Professional Experience

2021 to present: Reporter, WINK News

2019 - 2021: Reporter at WPDE ABC 15 in Conway, S.C.

Previously an intern at WESH 2 NEWS in Orlando, FL and WALB NEWS 10 in Albany, G.A.

News Philosophy

Find out what matters to people in the community and work to get answers to their questions. Be honest, impactful and accurate. Work every day to make the world a little brighter, a little kinder and leave everywhere you go a little bit better.

Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement

Traveling! I studied abroad in Segovia, Spain while in College and explored Europe! I love to find new places to go and learn more about the culture, people, and of course food!

Education

Bachelor of Science in Human Communication, University of Central Florida.

Likes best about Southwest Florida

Being closer to my huge family! Now I can go home for birthdays and events, instead of Facetiming in!

Hometown

Miami, Fla.

Business in Fort Myers shows support for Ukraine

A business in Fort Myers is showing its support for Ukraine in a big way. Drivers cruising down Evans Avenue on Thursday morning were met with the sight of a large mural in support of the beleaguered country going through its eighth day in the attack from Russia. The sign was painted by Juan Morales, […]

High hopes for McCollum Hall restoration project

Fort Myers city leaders are one step closer to getting approval for redevelopers to come in and rejuvenate McCollum Hall The City of Fort Myers has already declared McCollum Hall a local historic landmark and soon it will be on the National Registry of Historic Places. It used to be the centerpiece of music and […]

Florida lawmakers move to allow smoking bans at beaches, parks

Cigarette butts are one of the most common forms of litter on our beaches, and now Florida lawmakers want to allow cities and counties to ban smoking on beaches and at parks. The legislation would give city and county governments in Florida the power to ban smoking at public parks and beaches and within 25 […]

Lee County camp registration begins

Summer may seem like a long way off, but registration for the Lee County Parks and Recreation Program opens on Monday morning. Parents are going to have to act quickly because county leaders say spots fill up fast. In 2021, around 1,300 children were enrolled in the summer program, and nd leaders expect the same […]

Push to safeguard, expand voting rights in Lee County

Even though an election won’t be held until November, Lee County leaders and activists are already working to make sure voting is fair. Ensuring fair voting is one goal of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, but the Senate blocked a vote on the legislation in January. Even though it failed to pass, however, […]

Southwest Florida & Lee County Fair begins

The Southwest Florida & Lee County Fair kicks off Thursday afternoon, with food, rides, games and animals at the Lee Civic Center for 11 days. When the gates open at 11831 Bayshore Road at 4 p.m., there will be new food vendors and several new performers throughout the fair’s duration. But plenty of the favorites […]

Automobile industry’s electric future comes to SWFL

2022 is expected to be a huge year for electric vehicles; in 2021, 4% of all new cars were electric, doubling 2020’s percentage. With more and more electric vehicles on our roads, we’ll be seeing more charging stations, as most experts think it will be hard for the industry to grow until there are more […]

Florida lawmakers seek to address nursing home staffing issues

Nursing homes have been pushed to the brink by staffing shortages, and those still on the job are asked to do the impossible. State lawmakers are looking to change the rules on what is required of them, but opponents worry the proposed bill will put residents at risk. The legislation looks at reducing the time […]

New Collier County safety initiative offers drivers gift cards instead of tickets

On Friday, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office is unveiling a new initiative aimed at encouraging safer driving by giving motorists car repair gift cards instead of tickets if they are pulled over for equipment violations. Many of us have been stopped for a broken tail light or brake light and have received a citation, but […]

Deciding whether Lee Civic Center needs renovation or total rebuild

Lee County commissioners just voted to pay contractors $375,000 to determine how to fix up the Lee Civic Center, which they say definitely needs to be either remodeled or wholly rebuilt. They hope these contractors will tell them which one is the better option. Deteriorating exterior metal and unstable seating are just some of the […]