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.

St. Matthews House

St. Matthew’s House Food Distribution sees growing demand

People got up as early as 7 a.m. for their meal at St. Matthew’s House Food Distribution at the Paradise Coast Complex. Some families struggle to get by, while others are picking up food for those who can’t make it. WINK News spoke with Gina Palermo, who regularly picks up food from St. Matthew’s House […]