Professional Experience

2017 to present: Morning anchor, WINK News. 2012 to 2016: Reporter, weekend anchor, WINK News. Previously worked at KAGS-TV in College Station, Texas, and KHOU-TV in Houston. Also managed the visual and interactive media department for a Houston urgent care company.

News Philosophy

My news philosophy is fairness and giving everyone the ability to have their voice heard. I believe in telling every story as fair and as accurate as possible and being able to be the voice for those who otherwise would not be heard.

Hobbies, Interests & Community Service

Serves on the committee for the American Cancer Society's City of Palms Park Relay for Life. Also likes to dabble in photography.

Education

Sam Houston State University.

Likes best about Southwest Florida

I love many things about Southwest Florida, but most of all, I love all the beauty. As an avid still photographer, I love finding new places to take pictures of nature.

Hometown

Houston.

New survey for businesses affected by fresh water releases

FORT MYERS, Fla.–Local leaders are urging business owners to fill out a surveys to asses just how bad the Lake O fresh water releases have been for business. The Florida Virtual Business Emergency Operations Center now has an online survey for businesses to expedite disaster relief programs for businesses. The information will be shared to […]

Can you remain anonymous after Powerball win?

FORT MYERS, Fla. – A long line out the door was visible at many gas stations across Southwest Florida Wednesday evening as folks stocked up on last-minute Powerball tickets. But could you truly remain anonymous in Florida if you win? Florida public records laws are extremely broad and the Florida Lottery says once you win, your name will still be public […]

Inside look at downtown Fort Myers’ new camera control center

FORT MYERS, Fla.- Multiple screens showing dozens of high-resolution images of downtown Fort Myers are housed in the new control center at the Fort Myers Police Department for the city’s security camera system. “I find that they are very well hidden and that I feel very safe down here now,” said Astrid Wilhelm. Forty-nine new surveillance cameras now watch […]

Protesters call for FMPD chief, officers to resign over perceived cavity search

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Dozens of people called for the resignation of Interim Fort Myers Police Chief Dennis Eads during a protest outside police department headquarters on Monday. The group was fired up over videos posted to social media that they claim shows Fort Myers officers performing a cavity search on Michael McDonald for drugs during a […]

Shipping for Christmas? Better ship by Tuesday

FORT MYERS, Fla.–Did Christmas creep up on you this year? We’re just four days away from the big holiday and a lot of you still have presents to mail out. If you plan to use the United States Postal Service, you need to get to a post office tomorrow. Jonette Kessack with Sip and Send […]

How will higher interest rates affect you?

FORT MYERS, Fla.- Everything from your mortgage, to your credit card bill could soon be impacted after the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate on Wednesday for the first time in nearly a decade. The Fed raised the interest rate by .25 percent, and rates are expected to rise gradually at a slow pace, but in reality, […]

SWFL theaters preparing for ‘Star Wars’ movie

FORT MYERS, Fla.- Two days from now, the force will be with millions of moviegoers around the country. Thursday night, what may eventually be the biggest film of all time, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” will hit theaters in Southwest Florida. “I grew up on ‘Star Wars’ and one of the first movies I remember was […]

Fort Myers Beach development project draws controversy

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.- A controversy is brewing on Fort Myers Beach over a proposed development in the downtown area. The ambitious project calls for resorts, a mall, and a new parking garage near Times Square. At a Town Hall meeting on Monday night with the developer, Grand Resorts- Fort Myers Beach, a large crowd […]

Woman shot outside Golden Gate Estates home

NAPLES, Fla.- A woman was shot outside of her parents’ house on Randall Boulevard in Golden Gate Estates, as she was picking up her child early Sunday morning, Collier County deputies confirmed. Deputies are searching for the suspect who may have been waiting for the victim outside a nearby home. The suspect fled the scene in […]

Fort Myers police ride the streets with youth

FORT MYERS, Fla.- Officers with the Fort Myers Police Department hit the streets Wednesday night to connect with children in Dunbar, one of the most crime-ridden communities. Kameron Lewis, 17, is growing up in Dunbar, an area that often makes headlines for gun violence. “I dont like it. I can’t understand the crimes, I don’t like it,” said […]