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.

Lee County animal services is looking for foster homes

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Lee County Domestic Animal Services is asking for the public’s help to foster kittens and puppies. The foster program is for underage kittens and puppies, nursing mothers with kittens and kittens and cruelty cases. “Most of them come without moms, most are underage so we really need a lot more foster […]

Hundreds gather at Walter Scott funeral, man shot by police officer

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) – The death of a black man shot in the back while fleeing a white police officer was the act of a racist cop, a minister told hundreds who gathered Saturday for the funeral of Walter Scott. “All of us have seen the video,” the Rev. George Hamilton, the minister at W.O.R.D. […]

Barack Obama and Raul Catro meet, hopeful to restore ties

PANAMA CITY (AP) – President Barack Obama says it is time to “turn the page” on old divisions when it comes to the United States’ relationship with its longtime adversary, Cuba. As Obama opened a meeting with Cuban President Raul Castro today, he told reporters, “It was my belief it was time to try something […]

Four arrested for armed robbery and chase

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Four men were arrested Saturday morning for reportedly robbing a convenience store and leading police on a chase. Deputies said the suspects robbed a Circle K in the 10,000 block of Winterview Drive in North Naples Saturday morning. The suspects reportedly took the clerk’s car keys and ripped through the car. […]

Company offers protection from high gas bills

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – A Houston based company is offering customers a gas price guarantee. The company, Love My Gas Price, just launched last week and the Chief Marketing Officer, Larry Weil, told WINK News “it’s been going crazy.” The company said it is offering a gas insurance that runs $4 per month. “It works […]

Officials: Scammers target people close to tax day

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – With tax day right around the corner, the Internal Revenue Service is warning consumers to watch for scams. Recently, U.S. Postal Inspectors said there have been fake phone calls reported, with callers claiming to be IRS employees. The scammers sound convincing and scare you into making a payment. Often, the caller […]

Could you start getting more Robocalls?

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – A petition is circulating to make sure Robocalls remain blocked. Currently, it is illegal for companies to flood your cell phone with recorded messages or texts, but the American Bankers Association has asked the Federal Communication Commission to loosen those restrictions. For now, if those companies break the law, they may […]

Brush fire burning in Charlotte Harbor Preserve

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. – Crews are working a brush fire at the Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park near South Gulf Cove. Firefighters say about 90 percent of the fire is contained. They’ll continue to look for hotspots throughout the area. Dee Hawkins, the Charlotte County Fire and EMS spokesperson, told WINK News crews were called […]

Chaos during California Easter egg hunt

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Sacramento tried to hop its way into the record books today by attempting the world’s largest Easter egg hunt. Blue Heart International hosted the event. “We’re doing this to raise awareness for blue heart international the nonprofit my wife and I started,” said founder Blake McCall. “We’re really passionate about helping children […]

Community celebrates the 71st annual Dunbar Easter parade

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Sunday was the 71st annual Dunbar Easter parade, near downtown Fort Myers. The parade started around 2:30 p.m. and ended at the Stars Complex. Hundreds showed up Sunday to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ and enjoy the holiday with family and friends.