Professional Experience

I joined the WINK News team in June 2020. I am a general assignment reporter, soaking in more than just sunshine every single day!

I started my reporting career in Panama City Beach, Florida, at WJHG/WECP. There, my love for storytelling expanded as I learned the true impact of great journalism.

Four months into my time in the Panhandle, Hurricane Michael ravaged the area, showing me the importance of local news and the crucial need for journalism after a devastating event. My reporting helped people get the resources they needed after the storm, such as food, clothing, and shelter.

Given my experience covering a major storm, Hurricane Ian was like deja vu. Immediately after the storm, I knew how crucial it was to tell the stories of survival and connect people with the right resources to rebuild their lives.

The best feeling in the world is when my stories can bring a helping hand to someone in need.

My time in Southwest Florida has led me to cover various topics. From being a lead reporter on the Gabby Petitio case to covering the highly anticipated Florida elections, but not before navigating the challenges of reporting during a global pandemic.

There's a reason why I'm soaking up more than just sunshine! Every day I am lucky to learn something new about the environmental, political, and deeply personal stories of the Sunshine State.

Awards and Recognition

My work in the field led me to win a Florida Associated Press award for my coverage after Hurricane Michael.

I've emceed nearly half a dozen community staple events.

I have been written up in the Florida State University Nomadic Nole magazine for my accomplishments as a proud Seminole alumnus.

Hobbies, Interest & Community Involvement

I enjoy cooking and trying new recipes! I also have an aloe plant I’m really trying to keep alive. More than anything, I love getting outdoors and exercising with my dog Maggie Mae.

Likes best about Southwest Florida

I love just being down south! I love the warm weather, the beaches, and being near friends and family.

Developers reveal plan proposals for Fort Myers Yacht Basin

A boating community that’s worried about their future is taking concerns to Fort Myers city leaders. There are big plans to bring new business into the yacht basin, which would raise the rent for people who live on their boats in the marina, but developers tried to ease their minds on Thursday. For six long […]

Couple whose home was destroyed in tornado surprised by family who rebuilt it

January’s outbreak of twisters ripped through a couple’s home in Iona. The damage was so bad that the homeowners had to move states fearing they would never be able to rebuild. Thankfully, a helping hand stepped in to bring their home back to life. Robert and Lois Norris never thought they’d come home again. January […]

Preserving the Earth for future generations

There’s a new push this year to teach younger children about Southwest Florida in hopes that future generations will take care of the environment. At Lovers Key State Park, Mary Gallagher hopes her children, her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren will enjoy the park. She believes with mind, body and nature together her great-great-great-grandchildren will know […]

SWFL developer has lofty plans for Fort Myers’ Lofton Island

What looks like an empty island will soon have pools, bars, villas and even a wedding venue. The hope is these big plans for Lofton Island will draw more people to downtown Fort Myers. For years, the island was just a piece of land and nothing else, but it won’t be for much longer. You […]

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Downtown Fort Myers to expand with new townhomes and office space

Downtown Fort Myers could be getting some new additions in the form of townhomes and office space. These new projects are focused around The City Walk in downtown Fort Myers. That is along McGregor Boulevard. There’s an empty space in the future home for some of that housing and office space. There will be about […]

Lee County residents affected by January tornadoes to get help from United Methodist Church

Southwest Floridians is impacted by the January tornadoes are finally getting some relief. The $1.8 million dollars was approved on Tuesday. At least 32 households will receive these funds. But the qualifications include full-time residents who are low to moderate-income, who suffered because of the storms. Four months after the Jan. 16 tornadoes, windows are […]

Gov. DeSantis’ has raised more than $100M for his reelection campaign

When it comes to campaign fundraising for the upcoming governor’s race, it is not even close. Governor Ron DeSantis has $102 million in his war chest, twelve times as much as his nearest competitor, Congressman Charlie Crist. Running for office is not cheap, especially in Florida, and DeSantis knows it. “There’s an old saying in […]