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.

Anglers in Naples upset with new fishing rules on the pier

A program to ban fishing on the Naples Pier aims to protect pelicans injured from hooks and fishing lines, but anglers in Naples are not in favor of the new pier rules. More than 500 people have signed a petition to reverse the rules, but city leaders say there would need to be an overwhelming […]

Collier County communities stepping up to continue a legacy of giving

One man’s holiday tradition of giving to the community lives on even after his death. Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Ray LaPierre purchased gifts for more than 100 underprivileged kids every year, but he died one month ago, unable to fill his annual Christmas wish. Others have stepped in to continue his legacy of giving. […]

People help mother of five fulfill her children’s Christmas wishes

One group has helped a family fulfill all of the Christmas wishes. This mother of five was worried that she wouldn’t be able to get the gifts her children wanted. But, someone offered to help. Sharhonda Simmons is a  working mother and didn’t have gifts for her kids. “Because with bills itself, it kind of […]

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Wounded Warriors of Collier County have food and toys for families in need

One group is bringing holiday cheer to families who need a little extra lift this season. On Tuesday, wounded Warriors of Collier County brought food and toys to families in need. The people in the community donated everything they gave to those families. Christmas is only four days away, but the holidays have already taken […]

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Teen violinist raises money for humane society

A 16-year-old spent her Saturday night just outside her home in Victoria Park in Naples. She was raising money for the humane society by playing her violin. Sidney Cramer played her violin, which is her fifth year doing so. For her, this began when she learned that the goal of human society is to rehome […]

No bond for Naples doctor accused of killing man in Vermont

A Naples doctor accused of killing a truck driver in Vermont in 2019 faced a judge for the first time on Friday. Jozsef Piri is facing a second-degree murder charge. A judge ordered Piri be held without bond until he can be extradited to Vermont. Authorities released more information on the case. In the warrant […]

Naples doctor arrested on murder charge in 2019 shooting death

After a lengthy investigation that began more than two years ago, the Vermont State Police has arrested a suspect in connection with the Nov. 1, 2019, fatal shooting of a truck driver in Rockingham, Vermont. An arrest warrant for second-degree murder was issued on Tuesday, for Dr. Jozsef Piri, 49, of Naples. Jozsef Piri, M.D., […]

2 dead, 3 seriously injured after crash on Alligator Alley

Five people from North Fort Myers were involved in a crash on Alligator Alley in Broward County that killed two of them and left three more in serious condition late Tuesday afternoon. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an SUV driven by a 47-year-old woman was traveling west in the outside lane of Alligator Alley, […]

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Naples City Manager to take over payback fight for veterans, police officers

Two veterans and former police officers are one step closer to getting the retirement funds they’ve been fighting the City of Naples for. Both had to end their careers because they were injured in the line of duty. They fought for our country and wore the Naples Police uniform. But now, former officers Brad Gallagher […]

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City of Naples meets to discuss payback for veterans, police officers

On Monday, leaders for the City of Naples met to discuss payback for veteran officers who could no longer fulfill their duties after injury. These veterans feel they were sidelined by the police force and want their retirement money back. Two of these veterans say the City of Naples owes them thousands of dollars. So, […]