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.

Tourists enjoying SWFL beaches after finding red tide near Tampa Bay

Dozens of fish are washing up dead on Charlotte County shores. It’s not as big of a problem as the thousands washing up near Sarasota and Tampa Bay. Businesses in Southwest Florida want visitors to know they can come without having to deal with coughing, sneezing and dark water. “Dead fish all over the beach, […]

Allegiant Air to resume construction of Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor

A big project in Southwest Florida sat untouched for a year and a half, and it’s about to get back on track. Allegiant Air says there are plans to resume work toward completion of Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor, the airline confirmed during a conference call Wednesday. Phil Munsey has watched and waited for Sunseeker […]

Charlotte County deputy commended for helping woman whose car stopped on I-75

A sheriff’s deputy in Charlotte County went above and beyond the call of duty when he helped a mother and daughter get home safely after the pair had car trouble. Sandra Stubblefield wants to share how grateful she is to Casey Kloer who made sure she and her daughter were safe. Stubblefield and her daughter […]

Charlotte County Public Works keeps busy cleaning red tide fish kills

Charlotte County workers filled buckets to the brim on Manasota Key full of dead fish. And beachgoers have to be careful where they step, all because of a red tide bloom lurking just offshore. Crews went out to the public beach Tuesday morning and picked up five 5-gallon buckets of dead fish. On the recently cleaned […]

Family collects shoes for kids in need to honor teen son killed in crash

Spencer Stephens was only 18 years old when he was struck and killed by a car in November. He’s described as having a life filled with kindness and generosity. “Spencer was very strong and loved Jesus,” said his mother, Dawn Stephens, “He is very kind. And he spent most of his teenage years and maybe […]

Charlotte County deputy arrested on aggravated stalking charge

A Charlotte County deputy has been arrested on a charge of aggravated stalking. Sheriff Bill Prummell said Deputy David Motz, 31, was stalking a woman he was previously involved with. “As part of the complaint, she alleged that Deputy Motz had been pursuing, harassing, and threatening her for some time,” Prummell said. The victim and […]

Parents say man shows up with swastika flags outside Punta Gorda elementary school

Parents are calling us in outrage over what is happening outside their children’s elementary school. They want a man who bears upsetting flags to stay away from their kids. Parents of students who attend Sallie Jones Elementary School in Punta Gorda filed a report with police about a man they say has swastika flags and […]

CHARLOTTE DEPUTY SAVES MAN

Charlotte County deputy saves man’s life

A deputy was able to save a man’s life after Charlotte County 911 dispatchers received a call for help. That deputy acted quickly to find a man in need. You can hear the confusion in the 911 call. “911 what is the address of your emergency? hello? hello? can you hear me?” This call may […]

desoto hospital scene

DeSoto County teen faces attempted murder charges

On Saturday, the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office sent deputies to the hospital in connection with three patients being treated for gunshot wounds. While investigating, detectives found out that the three victims were in a car near SW Hillsborough Avenue when the shooter pulled up next to them and opened fire at them. The shooter, Victor […]

Businesses in Englewood are seeing a boom during summer months

An unexpected but welcomed spike in business is happening in Southwest Florida during the summer months long after the season ended. Capt. Ryan Riegsecker is sailing through summer busier than ever. “This year was probably one of my record years. So yeah, it’s been crazy this year,” said Riegsecker, owner of Fin Crazy Charters.  His […]