Professional Experience

2014 to present: Anchor for WINK News This Morning. Previously worked at KMGH-TV in Denver, WSJV-TV in South Bend, Ind., and KOMU-TV in Columbia, Mo.

Hobbies, Interests & Community Service

Enjoys participating in marathons and triathlons.

Education

The University of Missouri.

Likes best about Southwest Florida

As an island girl at heart, I'm thrilled to be back by the beach. While there are so many fantastic things about Southwest Florida, one of my favorites is Captiva, which holds a special place in my heart because that is where I celebrated my marriage.

Hometown

I don't have one. I've never lived anywhere longer than four years.

Family

Husband and two young children.

Memorable Assignments

Covering the movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colo., and historic floods that destroyed parts of Colorado.

Interesting Fact

As the daughter of U.S. Navy parents, I've lived in 10 states, Guam and Sweden.

Tampa officer suspected in hit-and-run crash

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – A Tampa officer eyed in a fatal hit-and-run crash has been identified by police. A police spokeswoman says 26-year-old Jeremy Dabush has been placed on desk duty while he is investigated in the death of 60-year-old William Dale McIntire last month. Witnesses said they saw McIntire struck by a speeding SUV […]

FHP investigates deadly crash in Punta Gorda

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – A small section of Sulstone Drive was shutdown for a few hours Saturday due to a deadly traffic crash. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 3:40 p.m. Saturday. Trust WINK News to update you when the road reopens.  

Suspects use backhoe to steal ATM

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) – Two men have been arrested after allegedly using a backhoe to steal an ATM from a central Florida bank. Winter Haven police say 54-year-old Francisco Hernandez and 50-year-old Jesus Antonio Sanchez, both of Clewiston, were booked into the Polk County Jail on Saturday on grand theft charges. The men are […]

Wimbledon 2015: Serena Williams wins 21st Grand Slam title

LONDON (AP) – Serena Williams has won her 21st career Grand Slam title. She defeated Spain’s Garbine Muguruza in the Wimbledon final in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4. Williams now has a 28-match Grand Slam winning streak and six wins at Wimbledon. She is one win away from winning the Grand Slam this year, meaning a […]

Hurricane special airs tonight

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Today our “WINK News Special: Hurricane Season 2015” will air on WINK-TV from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. We will tell you everything you need to know in order to be prepared for hurricane season. This year’s special will also take a look back at Hurricane Wilma, the category three storm […]

Deal of the Day: Discounted restaurant gift cards

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Monday’s Deal of the Day will help you enjoy a nice dinner without paying full price. Costco offers gift cards for various restaurants, including McCormick and Schmick’s and Buca Di Beppo for discounted prices. In most cases, the store will sell gift cards for the restaurant totaling $100, but the price […]

Greek voters reject bailout

ATHENS, Greece (AP) – Greece lurched into uncharted territory and an uncertain future in Europe’s common currency Sunday after voters overwhelmingly rejected demands by international creditors for more austerity measures in exchange for a bailout of its bankrupt economy. Results showed 61 percent voted “no,” compared with 38 percent for “yes,” with 97 percent of […]

Suspects try to steal $600 worth of groceries

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies are looking for two people who reportedly took more than $600 worth of groceries from Publix then robbed a liquor store. Lee County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the Publix at 11851 Palm Beach Boulevard Sunday. Witnesses told deputies that a man and woman had put a large amount of […]

Pope to visit South America

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) – History’s first Latin American pope returned to Spanish-speaking South America for the first time on Sunday, bringing a message of solidarity with the region’s poor, who are expected to turn out in droves to welcome their native son home. “The pope of the poor” chose to visit Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay […]

Fire destroys historic Tampa cigar factory

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – A historic Tampa cigar factory has been destroyed in a fire. Authorities say the roof and floors of the Palmetto Beach Cigar Factory collapsed in the fire which broke out shortly after midnight Sunday. The fire marshal said the building is considered a total loss. It’s unclear whether anyone was inside […]