Professional Experience

  • January 2024 to present: WINK News Night Beat Anchor
  • April 2023 to January 2024: WINK News Anchor/Reporter
  • June 2021 to 2023: WINK News Reporter and Video Journalist
  • Previously worked as Reporting/Production Intern, Production Assistant, Associate Producer, Producer at WBBH in Fort Myers, 2019 to 2021

News Philosophy

I am committed to delivering news that uplifts and informs. I believe in leading with compassion, recognizing the human stories behind every headline. By showing grace in our reporting, I aim to foster understanding and empathy among our viewers.

Ethics and objectivity are at the core of my journalistic approach. I strive to present facts fairly and accurately, ensuring that all voices are heard and respected. My goal is to create a trusted platform where audiences can engage with news that inspires hope and positive change.

By prioritizing integrity and compassion in my reporting, I seek to not only inform but also to empower our community, highlighting stories of resilience and progress. Together, we can illuminate the good in the world while acknowledging the challenges we face.

Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement

  • ​My faith guides my life and work. I have a passion for staying active and love exercising outdoors, whether it’s hiking, running, pickleball, lifting weights, or enjoying nature.
  • Connecting with new people brings me joy, and I cherish the stories they share.
  • I’m also an animal lover. I have a cat named Olive and often care for my brothers golden retriever.

Education

Bachelor’s in Journalism, Minor in Interdisciplinary Studies from Florida Gulf Coast University

Likes best about Southwest Florida

What I love most about Southwest Florida is the abundance of sunny days that brighten our lives year-round. The vibrant community here, characterized by warm, welcoming people, creates a true sense of belonging. I enjoy the picturesque palm trees swaying in the breeze, the beautiful beaches, and the thrill of surf and sand that make every day feel like a vacation. This blend of nature and community truly makes Southwest Florida a special place to call home.

Hometown

Aurora, CO

Drowning

Learning drowning prevention to help save lives

The children who drowned on the Fourth of July at Lake Como on the FGCU campus were 7 and 12 years old. A statement from the university on Wednesday said Lake Como is not meant for public use and that the waterfront has been closed since May. Learning drowning prevention is an important skill for […]

California Governor

California’s governor runs anti-DeSantis ad in Florida

There’s a new political advertisement targeting Governor Ron DeSantis. The ad is not from another state politician but courtesy of California Governor Gavin Newsom. In the ad, Newsom asks Floridians to fight against DeSantis and invites them to move to his state. “It’s independence day, let’s talk about what’s going on in America,” says Newsom […]

FGCU

Children die after drowning incident at FGCU, university president says

Two children, a boy and girl, are dead after they drowned at a Florida Gulf Coast University lake on the Fourth of July. FGCU President Mike Martin confirmed the deaths in a message to the campus community. The children were found at FGCU’s Lakefront Beach. “Yesterday we experienced a tragic event on campus as two […]

Neighbors in Pine Manor still wait for info from LCSO on recent incident

New video shows the moment the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Team swarmed a Lee County neighborhood. It happened on Fifth Avenue in Pine Manor on Thursday. Neighbors in the area still have questions, but they do agree they are sick of crime. The neighborhood has been called the pejorative nickname of “crime manor.” Four […]

Bonita Springs

Man speaks after being hit by a car in Bonita Springs, info on car sought

A woman says her boyfriend was the victim of a hit-and-run at a gas station in Bonita Springs on Monday. In the video above, you see a white car with a black top convertible top pulling away from a gas station. It looks innocent at first, but then the front end of the car hits […]

Airline travel for Fourth of July could prove tricky

Flight cancellations and delays are already starting to stack up ahead of this holiday weekend. The number of travelers during the Fourth of July is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels. At Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), Delta flies the most. They are expecting “challenges.” They are allowing passengers the option to change flights ahead of […]

missing

FMPD: Missing children remain in Mexico, parents wanted for interfering with custody

A missing newborn and toddler last seen in Fort Myers were found in Mexico on Friday and that’s where they remain. Their parents, who authorities say, abducted them from a Fort Myers home also remain in Mexico but are not in custody. Two-month-old Genesis Barrios and 2-year-old Yazmin Barrios were missing from their aunt’s Maravilla […]

Found

Missing children last seen in Fort Myers found in Mexico, will return home

LATEST UPDATE A missing infant and toddler last seen in Fort Myers have been found in Mexico. Fort Myers police confirmed to WINK News that 2-month-old Genesis and 2-year-old Yazmin Barrios were found safe in Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, with the help of Mexican officials with the help of U.S. Marshals. The children were taken […]

Fort Myers police arrest aunt of missing children

Fort Myers police arrested Iris Barrios Ozorio, 34, the aunt of two missing Fort Myers children. According to FMPD, Ozorio will be charged with interference with custody and providing false information to law enforcement during an investigation. Meanwhile, police have also issued an arrest warrant for the children’s mother Evelin Sanchez-Rojas, who is accused of […]