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

Fourth-grader saw teen use pepper spray at school dance

We are learning how investigators tracked a 14-year-old student down in the days after pepper spray went off at a school dance. One student we spoke to said said he’ll never forget. We have the video showing the moment the spray went off at G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School in Lehigh Acres. “She put it […]

Mugshot of Brian Ryerson, 46. (Credit: Lee County Sheriff's Office)

8-year-old gives investigators the clues to his dad’s arrest

A veteran was run down in front of an 8-year-old. On Wednesday night, we are learning that the child gave investigators the clues that ultimately led to his dad’s arrest. A new full booking report states Brian Ryerson talked to his friend about “a felony.” Then, Ryerson said he was afraid he would lose his […]

Fernando Beltran's computer liquidation stores were robbed. "When I looked in, I basically ran out of air," he said. (Credit: WINK News)

Simultaneous break-ins at owner’s computer liquidation stores

Glass shattered and a door left in shambles. That is what Fernando Beltran found at his computer store after coming back from a family vacation. ”When I looked in, I basically ran out of air,” Beltran said. “I knew everything that was there for us to make a living was just gone.” Thousands of dollars […]

Metro Pkwy reopens after crews repair power lines

Things are moving a little better along a busy Lee County road. All northbound lanes of Metro Parkway are back open after power lines fell on the road Friday. Crews finished fixing the power lines. Earlier, drivers were stuck in a mess trying to navigate around the roadblock. Lee County Deputies said a construction vehicle […]

Lee County gas stations must install anti-skimmer devices by July 1

Punta Gorda, Cape Coral and now all of Lee County. Commissioners passed an ordinance Tuesday that requires all gas pumps to have a lock on the front to prevent crooks from stealing your information. People we spoke with said they are pleased for the extra protection at the pump. Using a credit or debit card […]

Cape Coral community members unhappy with city’s trip to China

Neighbors say they had no idea an expensive trip that will send city leaders on a trip overseas was approved. The City of Cape Coral plans to spend about $17,000 to send city council members to China. There seems to be no record of the trip approval in any of the agenda details over the […]

Cape Coral City Council to discuss road improvements for pedestrians

Adding sidewalks to the roads throughout Cape Coral would cost the city more than $2 billion. That’s just one option city leaders plan to talk about next week. Parents say these changes need to happen, or they are out. Cape Coral City Council plans to discuss possible road improvements at its meeting Monday “We’re going […]

North Fort Myers woman’s dogs survive cane toad scare

A neighbor’s dogs recently came into contact with a poisonous amphibian. Lindsey Lagasse of North Fort Myers was in for a scary shock when her pet dogs started showing signs that something wasn’t all right. Her pups had come in contact with a 4-pound cane toad. “One had a seizure,” Lagasse said. “The other one […]

Masked man attempted to carjack a Lehigh Acres woman

A normal day quickly turned into a nightmare for one Lehigh Acres woman. While sitting in her car getting ready to leave for work, a masked man tries to carjack her on Laurelwood Drive. The woman’s husband says she was sitting in the driver’s seat when the man demanded she get out of her car. […]

FILE: Water being released from Lake Okeechobee into the Caloosahatchee River on October 29, 2018. (Credit: WINK News/FILE)

Green slime along the Caloosahatchee River concerns neighbors

Not what you want to see in our waterways. Algae, which is floating down the Caloosahatchee River. The WINK News drone spotted some of it near the Edison Bridge in North Fort Myers Tuesday. Now, many neighbors fear a repeat of last year’s water crisis. ”Last year you couldn’t see two inches into the water,” […]