Professional Experience

August 2021 to present: WINK News Reporter and Video Journalist. Previously worked as Production Assistant at Fort Myers Broadcasting, 2020 to 2021. Michelle was previously a Reporter at WGCU, Southwest Florida’s NPR station, and is also bilingual.

News Philosophy

I believe in truth, I believe in fairness, and more than anything I want to give a voice to those less heard.

Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement

​When she’s away from work, Michelle enjoys music festivals, art, travel, golf, and cheering on the Tampa Bay Bucs!

Education

Bachelor’s in Communication, Minor in Journalism from Florida Gulf Coast University.

Likes best about Southwest Florida

Michelle was born in Homestead and raised in Naples Florida, so it’s great to be home!

Hometown

Born in Homestead, Fla., raised in Naples, Fla.

Collier woman arrested on out-of-state murder charges in North Carolina

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested 66-year-old Cheryl Nicklow Monday for murder charges out of North Carolina, which investigators said happened on Friday. WINK News went to first appearance Tuesday afternoon and Nicklow was not present because she’s still in the hospital. A new court document regarding extradition was signed by a judge Monday. The […]

Bonita Springs Poker Room asking Supreme Court to block Seminole gambling compact

The future of online gaming across the country may be changing. “I do not like the fact that sports gambling has been involved in just about everything,” said Nicholas Verini, a Bonita Springs resident. The owners of the Bonita Springs Poker Room, along with others, are asking the Supreme Court to block a 2021 deal […]