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

Collier County 5th grader faces charges after threatening kids with knife on school bus

An 11-year-old student at Estates Elementary School in Collier County is facing criminal charges after the student brought a knife on the bus and threatened to harm herself and others on Tuesday. Deputies say the fifth grader brought a 5.5-inch bladed knife onto the bus and threatened several fellow students before threatening self-harm. The bus […]

Fishermen catch 10-foot tiger shark 9 miles off Vanderbilt Beach

A group of fishermen caught a tiger shark in the Gulf Thursday and released it about 9 miles off the coast of Vanderbilt Beach in North Naples. “Today was funny because the weather was super bad, and I almost canceled the trip,” said captain Joel Sabin with Salty Dog Charters. Sabin is thankful they continued […]

Pro-life group proposes Naples become ‘sanctuary for the unborn’

There is a push by a faith-based group to outlaw abortion in the City of Naples. The Naples City Council on Monday listened to a proposal by pro-life group Action for Life during a workshop for the city to become a “sanctuary for the unborn.” “My daughter, she’s my miracle,” Nancie Zecco said. “Because after […]

8 people impacted by house fire in East Naples

Eight people, including four children, were displaced after a house fire late Wednesday in East Naples. Volunteers with the American Red Cross Florida Gulf Coast to Heartland Chapter responded to help those impacted by the fire on Cortez Circle. Michelin Vicilus is the father of the family whose home was damaged by the fire. He […]

A look at when people can take protective masks off

We’ve been wearing masks during the pandemic for months and months now, so we looked at when we can take them off. As more people get vaccinated, many wonder when mask mandates will go away. “Now that we got one of our shots, we’re probably going to not wear our mask much at all anymore,” […]

Lawyer says SWFL Capitol riot suspect went at request of Donald Trump

A Southwest Florida man who faces federal charges for his role in the U.S. Capitol riot denied any wrongdoing or criminal activity. The FBI identified suspect Christopher Worrell in photos from Jan. 6, and now there is evidence against him. Investigators say Worrell is a member of the Proud Boys group. He was captured in […]

Nonprofit raises thousands of dollars to benefit cancer patients, their families

The pandemic has proven challenging for nonprofits raising funds for their missions, but that didn’t stop an organization in Southwest Florida. Thousands of dollars will go to help cancer patients and their families in Collier County thanks to the Cancer Alliance of Naples event, “Keep on Truckin,’” at Celebration Park in East Naples Monday. With […]

Collier County man arrested on Capitol riot charges

The FBI said it executed a search and arrest warrant on Stanhope Circle in Collier County for a man investigators say was involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. According to the FBI, Christopher Worrell faces charges related to the Capitol violence. LINK: Search Capitol Breach Cases from the Dept. of Justice “Everyone is just […]

NCH unveils garden, fountain to commemorate 1 year of pandemic

NCH commemorated one year since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a pandemic. NCH dedicated a newly installed “Healthcare Heroes” courtyard and fountain in front of the main lobby of the NCH Baker Downtown Hospital. “The courtyard will be a place of honor for our healthcare heroes who worked tirelessly on the front lines,” […]

Need for mental health services in Collier County schools rises during pandemic

While vaccines are offering hope to many people, the pandemic continues. Our lives were changed forever one year ago, and experts tell us this pandemic has an everlasting impact on the mental health of our children. We learned Wednesday the need for mental health services for students in Collier County has skyrocketed. Especially at elementary […]