Professional Experience

2019 to present: Reporter, WINK News
2015 to 2019: Reporter, Producer, and fill-in Anchor, WWSB in Sarasota
2014: Intern, The Today Show and NBC Nightly News in Miami

Awards & Recognition

Finalist in Feature Television Reporting for the Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence awards, and Robert Corley Groves Award for Outstanding Achievement in TV Producing.

News Philosophy

Every person has a story. Be honest and transparent while sharing it with the world.

Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement

Cheering on the Miami Hurricanes, experimenting with vegetarian recipes, spending too much money at Target and taking long naps.

Education

Bachelor of Science from the University of Miami, majoring in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in LGBTQ Studies.

Likes best about Southwest Florida

The WINK Weather Authority will never predict snow for SWFL. Every day feels like summer. It's either hot, hotter, or hottest.

Hometown

Mullica Hill, NJ.

Punta Gorda’s Laishley Park playground closed for safety upgrades

A safety shutdown was done at a popular Punta Gorda park because of a danger created by salty, sea air. We spoke to some parents who are grateful the city is acting. Cory Dugas and his son, Axel, love playing at the parks in Punta Gorda, but they have fewer choices this month. The City […]

FILE: Gopher tortoises attacked by dogs, recovering at Peace River Wildlife Center. (Credit: WINK News/FILE)

After Charlotte County neighbors oppose, animal sanctuary seeks new site

The Peace River Wildlife Center wants to open a new sanctuary near Taylor Rd., but people who live there have concerns their community will become a zoo. Injured birds and small mammals at the Peace River Wildlife Center need a new place to heal. Keith Hilgenfeldt loves the passion it has for the animals it […]

Switchblade flies in Miami. (Credit: Samson Sky)

Commissioners okay incentive to bring Samson Sky to Charlotte County

Flying cars made in Southwest Florida might prove true now that Charlotte County approved an incentive to get “Samson Sky” to build its manufacturing facility here. But, the transportation technology company is still considering other locations. Sam Bousfield, CEO of Samson Sky, said possibilities are endless. “When you look at movies, which talk about the […]

Recent fish kills a concerning nuisance to Charlotte County community

Homeowners in a Charlotte County neighborhood report dead fish are popping up in a canal behind their homes. The say it’s been happening for days, causing a strong, off-putting odor to linger near them. We looked into what’s the cause is for this local fish kill near neighbors. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is […]

New home threatens to block view for some Gulf Cove homeowners

Every day, every night, Lance James enjoys a view of the Myakka River from his living room. “I have the El Jobean bridge right there and it’s really cool,” he said. But he fears his wide-angle view is in danger because the owner of the property next door plans to build a home. “We actually […]

Punta Gorda neighbors upset about vacant home infested by rats and snakes

A vacant home in a Southwest Florida neighborhood is being taken over by rats and snakes. The problem at the empty house is also carrying over to neighbor’s homes. They are fed up with the vermin and slithering creatures and are demanding something be done. Neighbors call an abandoned home in Punta Gorda “The Rat […]

Rep. Greg Steube, serving on Judiciary Committee, reacts to impeachment hearing

The next phase of the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump is underway on Capitol Hill, now in the Judiciary Committee. Four constitutional experts, three called by Democrats, and one called by Republicans are taking the stand. Witness Michael Gerhardt is a Samuel Ashe Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of North Carolina. […]

United States Census illustration. (Credit: MGN)

Census resumes in Southwest Florida with new ways to respond

One of the most critical pieces delivered to your mailbox in the last decade is the 2020 U.S. Census survey. For the first time, you can respond to the survey online or on your mobile phone. And of course, you can mail your responses. But if you do not, you could face charges for a […]

Charlotte County Public Schools

Florida public schools will see changes to the curriculum

Florida schools are preparing for changes to the curriculum. The state education commissioner, Richard Corcoran, went to Charlotte County to speak with school leaders, community members, and parents about what to expect. Florida students spend 2,340 days in the classroom by the time they graduate high school. State leaders want to make sure the students […]