Professional Experience

2018 to present: Reporter, WINK News. Previously worked as an anchor and reporter for WUFT in Gainesville, F.L, 2017; WSVN in Miami as an Investigative Unit intern, 2017; Today Show intern in NYC.

Awards & Recognition

I earned two Associated Press Awards while covering Hurricane Irma and a confederate rally. I was ranked Top Speaker in the State of Florida for Varsity Public Forum Debate. I’ve covered big stories in my home state of Florida from the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando to the Richard Spencer rally in Gainesville.

News Philosophy

Be the voice people can rely on in a community to relay accurate, important, and inspiring information. Journalism is what we need to make democracy work.

Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement

I worked as a tennis instructor back in Miami, so in my free time, I like to play tennis. I also love to travel with my friends and family! Cheering on the Gators is a big family tradition. I didn't miss a single home football game while I was in college.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications from the University of Florida

Likes best about Southwest Florida

All of the beautiful islands.

Hometown

Miami Beach, Florida.

Rodrigues, Fitzenhagen campaign to prove who’s fit for Florida Senate

Campaign attack ads don’t seem to stop ahead of an election. In Southwest Florida candidates, such as Florida House Rep. Ray Rodrigues (Fla-R) and Florida House Rep. Heather Fitzenhagen (Fla-R), are trying to “out-Republican” their opponents. We see their faces on TV, social media and in our mailboxes — the “all-above” approach just days away […]

CDC director says we could have ‘worst fall’ in US public health history

CDC director Dr. Robert Redfield says the United States is at risk of experiencing the worst fall in its public health history due to the coronavirus pandemic. We looked at what the future could hold Thursday if guidelines are not followed by every American. “This could be the worst fall from a public health perspective […]

Congressional candidates hit the campaign trail a week before primary

With only one week to go to the primary election, you’re probably seeing endless attack ads on TV, but congressional candidates say the one thing that can’t be equaled is talking with people in person. Each candidate has his or her own unique strategies, giving it their all in the final days before the Aug. […]

SWFL paramedic gets chance to speak at the DNC

A Southwest Florida man explained his journey as an immigrant to the United States when he was a child, and his continued fight to remain a contributing member of American society. His efforts have been noticed and he is now expected to have a chance to speak in front of the Democratic Party. Aldo Martinez […]

Florida mayors push for CARES Act money to be granted directly

Mayors all over the state have come together to urge Florida’s U.S. senators to push for more federal grant money. Municipality leaders in Southwest Florida and beyond say they are still in great need of direct assistance during the coronavirus pandemic. In hopes of being heard, 163 Florida mayors signed a letter sent to U.S […]

Some in SWFL support dissolving the NRA, saying it’s corrupt and needs work

The New York Attorney General made a shocking call Thursday to dissolve the NRA. After an 18-month investigation, she’s suing top leaders for using money on themselves. Some of the allegations against the NRA’s longtime leader, Wayne LaPierre, include $500,000 on trips to the Bahamas, hair and makeup for his wife and a $17 million […]

students

Hendry County schools will start the school year online

A hard decision made for the safety of your children. Hendry County schools will start the school year online until the pandemic is under control. Hendry County Schools Superintendent Paul Puletti says he did not take this decision lightly. In fact, he feels so much responsibility for students and teachers that his decision’s personal. No […]

Exclusive: WINK News one-on-one with Eric Trump

President Donald Trump is in some trouble in the swing states, including Florida – if you believe the polls. With that in mind, WINK News reporter Morgan Rynor spoke with Trump’s son, Eric, and Florida’s top Democrat, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, on Tuesday to get their takes on the presidential race. Eric Trump said to […]

People in Clewiston preparing for Isaias in their own ways

Some in Clewiston felt it necessary to prep for Tropical Storm Isaias while others…not so much. “I actually thought it done passed. I was just doing normal shopping,” said Danny Rhinehart. Others out today at the local big box store in Clewiston said they are waiting on direction from WINK News Chief Meteorologist Jim Farrell. […]

Clewiston shows it’s taking Isaias seriously

Isaias may have been downgraded to a tropical storm Saturday evening, but that didn’t stop people in Clewiston from making sure they were prepared. Cruz Martinez never stays when storms come around. “I don’t ever stay, I usually leave.” But this time, she and her family decided to stick it out. “Well, because it’s supposed […]