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

Fort Myers woman meets firefighters who saved her life

A Fort Myers firefighter and woman were reunited after he saved her life. Earlier in February, Lyn Spalding had a massive heart attack and was found with no pulse until firefighters brought her back to life. We met with her and firefighter Andrew Ivey, who have formed a new friendship. “Very overwhelming because you just […]

Spring training brings thousands of visitors, boost to SWFL economy

Major League Baseball’s spring training is in full swing here in Southwest Florida this weekend. That means thousands of visitors will be in the region to catch a ball game, not to mention all the teams and staff that come along with them. So we looked at the money baseball fans bring into to the […]

Lehigh Acres man’s family remembers him after he is killed in drive-by shooting

A community in Southwest Florida is grieving after a young father was gunned down in the street. There is a growing memorial for Isaiah Robles, 21, in Lehigh Acres Saturday night where two men are accused of shooting and killing him out in broad daylight recently. We spoke to Robles family this weekend, and they […]

Close friends remember young father killed in Lehigh Acres shooting

A young father whose life was cut short. Isaiah Robles, 21, died at the hands of two convicted felons Wednesday night. Dramatic and disturbing video shows a man running through traffic to shoot and kill Robles and risking the lives of other innocent drivers. Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno announced at a news conference Thursday […]

Courtney Gainey pleads not guilty to the hit-and-run death of Allana Staiano

Courtney Gainey, 23, is accused of leaving the scene of the crash that killed 14-year-old Allana Staiano and injured her friend in the Suncoast Estates community in January. Gainey went before a judge for her arraignment in Lee County court Monday, where she entered a not guilty plea to the charges against her. Allana’s mother, […]

Downtown Fort Myers packed for 2020 Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade

You could practically feel the excitement of the crowd in downtown Fort Myers during the Edison Festival of Light celebration Friday evening. The packed streets continued to add to the distinct of Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade being called the largest night parade in the Southeast. Crowds lined up at the VIP tent to […]

FILE: The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico as seen from the air on May 20, 2010. (Credit: NOAA/FILE)

Impact from Deep Water Horizon spill felt in SWFL 10 years later

Over 200 million gallons of oil flooded the Gulf of Mexico nearly 10 years ago. Now, it looks like the spill is more damaging to the environment than originally thought. Three grouper and a handful of snapper are a lot less than captain Kyle Harmon said he would have brought back a few years ago. […]

Suspect arrested in deadly Cape Coral Bridge hit-and-run

Florida Highway Patrol confirms a suspect has been arrested for leaving the scene of the deadly crash that killed Austin Manke, 21, on the Cape Coral Bridge early Sunday morning. According to FHP, state troopers arrested Clody, Gonzalez Vera, 20, of Cape Coral for leaving the scene of the deadly crash. Troopers say vera was […]

Coronavirus concerns cancel SWFL families’ flight to see military son overseas

A Southwest Florida mother was excited to see her son while he’s serving the U.S. military in Japan. But she received heartbreaking news, learning her flight had been canceled due to concerns regarding the current coronavirus. We spoke to mother Marci Noegel Saturday, who was hoping to fly overseas to visit her son, Jacob. But […]

Strong wind tears roof off neighbor’s home in south Fort Myers

Windy conditions ahead of storms in the forecast Thursday caused damage to a neighbor’s home in south Fort Myers. “A lot of wind today, but it was forecasted,” said neighbor Barbara Lowen, who lives near the home that was damaged. “We knew it was coming.” Lowen didn’t expect strong wind would tear her neighbor’s roof […]