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.

Copeland

Water problems worsen in Copeland

Homeowners in Copeland say their water has always been bad, but now it’s worse. Some people said it caused rashes on their skin.

17-year-old drives stolen car to school

A 17-year-old boy is behind bars for grand theft auto. Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies said a woman noticed her 2021 Volkswagon Atlas SUV was gone around 8 Tuesday morning when she left her house to take her kids to school.