Professional Experience

Previous to having the pleasure of working as a reporter at Wink News in June 2018, I was a reporter at WXXV in Gulfport, Mississippi for 2 years after interning at WZZM 13 in Grand Rapids Michigan.

Awards & Recognition

Honored to have had the opportunity keep the Mississippi Gulf Coast informed from the shores during Hurricane Nate, part of the station's very first time providing wall-to-wall severe weather coverage. Also covered a story on a car crash that reopened a police investigation, and was a three-year award winner of the Radio and Television Digital News Association broadcasting scholarship.

News Philosophy

Be a voice for those that need to be heard and always listen to your community, everyone has a story to tell.

Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement

Whether it's swimming, boating, kayaking, wakeboarding, fishing or just enjoying the beach--- my free time is most enjoyably spent near the water! And we're in just the right place. I also really like to volunteer at my church, bike ride, hike, do yoga, and eat ice cream.

Education

Majored in Broadcasting Arts at Central Michigan University, with a double minor in journalism and sports management.

Likes best about Southwest Florida

The beautiful sunshine, sandy beaches and friendly people.

Hometown

Farmington Hills, MI

FDOH-Collier looking into alternatives to current appointment system

Officials in Collier County say they’re researching alternatives for the current COVID-19 vaccine appointment system. Many have been frustrated with the Eventbrite website, which is being used to book appointments. “Forty-five minutes of looking at the same screen, doing the same thing continuously without giving me any update as to the status of my request, […]

Collier County COVID-19 vaccine appointments quickly booked, again leaving many disappointed

Dozens of people waiting for callbacks about the coronavirus vaccine in Collier County let us know Monday Eventbrite sent them messages that said, “We’re looking for the tickets you requested.” Collier County’s vaccine registration filled up within minutes to start the week, continuing to leave many people without an appointment. “The most vulnerable people who […]

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Red tide continues to plague Southwest Florida

While levels in some places have improved, high red tide levels are still plaguing parts of Southwest Florida. From Charlotte Harbor to Pine Island Sound to Sanibel are experiencing clusters of low and medium levels. But, near Vanderbilt Beach, we are seeing some high levels of red tide. There is a sign up at Vanderbilt […]

First responders in Collier County receive vaccine

Around 300 first responders are receiving a vaccine shot this week in Collier County. Police, firefighters and paramedics from Naples to Immokalee will get a shot thanks to Collier County EMS. On Thursday, Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk received his shot in the arm. Rambosk said it’s an important step for first responders because they […]

Publix storefront. (Credit: AP)

People turn to Publix for the COVID-19 vaccine, but problems persist

New day, same problem. People are frustrated while trying to get an appointment for their COVID-19 vaccine, this time from Publix. Some described the process to sign up online as pretty easy. Others said they spent hours trying to refresh the page to make an appointment, only to find out all slots are full. “For […]

Publix storefront. (Credit: AP)

Gov. DeSantis announces 16 Collier County Publix vaccination sites

Sixteen Publix stores in Collier County are set to become vaccination sites beginning Thursday. Publix and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday the availability of COVID-19 vaccinations in Collier, Flagler, St. Johns and Volusia counties. The expansion is part of DeSantis’ allocation of additional doses of the Moderna vaccine to be administered to individuals ages […]

Immokalee community members get COVID-19 vaccine, a sign of hope for many

Hundreds of people living in an underserved Southwest Florida community received the coronavirus vaccine. Florida Department of Health in Collier County, with help from other organizations, vaccinated people for COVID-19 in Immokalee Tuesday. Walking her 86-year-old mother back home after getting the vaccine, Rosa Maria Pulido finally had some peace of mind. ”We didn’t know […]

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People are moving to Southwest Florida, even to go to school and work remotely

People are moving to paradise even during a pandemic. As working from home and remote learning continues, there is a rise in people moving to Southwest Florida to do those things. For Margo Van Camp from Michigan, Southwest Florida is a fairytale come to life. “So basically, what you have to do is read a […]

Collier man arrested in DC is Iraq veteran, was unsettled by election results

A Collier County man arrested at the insurrection at the nation’s capital had been uneasy for weeks about the election results. In December, 38-year-old Michael Amos posted on Facebook that the election that handed the presidency to President-elect Joe Biden was not over. One of his family members, who declined to go on camera, said […]

NCH’s online vaccine appointment system causes frustration

An error message creating frustration and worry among people, and all they were trying to do is get a COVID-19 vaccine. NCH opened hundreds of vaccine appointments Thursday, only to face major issues with the website. Making it even worse: no one could get through to the hospital system for answers. For many of you, […]