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

Parents want Lee County school district to track number of student COVID-19 cases

School districts across Southwest Florida have been keeping public databases on their websites tracking the number of students who test positive for the coronavirus within the school district. But there is one school district in the region where parents are concerned there is a lack of transparency for the number of confirmed cases in schools. […]

School districts outline protocols for COVID-19

There have only been two days of school and already schools have students who have COVID-19. Some of you asked us what happens if your child comes into contact with someone who tests positive? It varies by district. The school districts of Lee and Charlotte counties said there’s only so much they can do; it’s […]

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Immokalee native unveils bust at Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend

A football player made his way from Southwest Florida to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Edgerrin James unveiled his bust during an induction ceremony Saturday. James is from Immokalee and his career led him to this proud moment when his name was called in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. “I […]

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Sanibel City Council enacts face mask requirement for city buildings

Sanibel City Council has enacted a mask mandate within its city buildings that are open to the public. Masks will be required at City Hall, the Public Works building, and the City of Sanibel Recreation Center, among others. The face-covering requirement at the recreation center means any activities, city-sponsored or after-school activities, will require participants […]

NCH doctors: Misinformation fueling COVID surge

Desperate and emotional, doctors with a Southwest Florida health system are pleading for people to come together in a critical moment. “Everybody keeps asking me ‘What can I do? What can I do to help?’ I say just go get the vaccine… we are having people die… and it is getting harder to come to […]

Spirit issues continue: More flights canceled at RSW

Spirit Airlines is still having issues as cancellations continued Thursday. The flight boards at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) show that most of Spirit’s arriving and departing flights have been canceled. Those include flights to or from Kansas City, Detroit, Indianapolis, Atlantic City and Pittsburgh. (Check RSW flights here.) The airline has been plagued this […]

Lee County Mosquito Control warn of West Nile Virus in Southwest Florida

The West Nile Virus is causing concern this year after scientists found the virus in some mosquitoes here in Southwest Florida. The mosquito-transmitted virus is popping up much earlier than usual in the area. “Most people who may contract West Nile Virus may not react to it. It can be a pretty dangerous disease to […]

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Bikers and Bar 17 give away hundreds of backpacks to students

For the third year in a row, Bar 17 teamed up with a group of bikers to pack book bags for students for the upcoming school year. The bikers started at Bar 17 in Punta Gorda ready to deliver the backpacks to Neil Armstrong Elementary School in Port Charlotte. More than 400 students will be […]

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Fort Myers man hospitalized for months with COVID-19 symptoms

For more than a year now, COVID-19 has been dominating our world. But for one Fort Myers man, it completely changed his life and health. Valentin Guerrero got to know COVID-19 all too well. “My COVID-19 symptoms started just like everybody else’s. So, you know, fever, sore throat, things like that, and it got progressively […]

Lee Health restricts ER visitations as COVID-19 surges in hospitals

Hospital rooms in Lee Health are filling up with COVID-19 patients and staff are now saying you need to make sure you’re in an urgent situation before you head to the emergency room. “As a result, we’re seeing many more people with the virus, and they’re coming to the emergency department, some with symptoms, but […]