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.

Lee Health CEO says system glitch resolved after COVID-19 data failed to go to FDOH

Lee Health confirms Friday it under reported numbers for coronavirus data after a system failure between it and Florida Department of Health in Lee County this week. This means there will be a spike in numbers reported for COVID-19 cases and deaths in Lee County. Lee Health does in-house testing for the coronavirus. “All test […]

SWFL family faces added obstacles without car to get to food pantries

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, many families don’t know where their next meal is coming from, as they are faced with food insecurity. Statewide, people out of work line up for food donations. Cars can be seen stretching for miles in some parts of Florida with community members waiting for food. Although these food drives […]

Community helping Lehigh Acres teacher, family after house fire

A Lehigh Acres family of six is safe today after a fire tore through their home, but they’re dealing with the loss of many of their belongings. The fire caused extensive damage to the garage and a truck in the driveway. A restoration company at the Damen Street home on Tuesday said the house is […]

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Reports: Estero-based Hertz could face bankruptcy

Hertz, one of Southwest Florida’s larger employers, saw its stock price fall nearly a dollar Thursday to finish at $4.93 a share. A year ago, Hertz sold for nearly $21 a share. The New York Post and others warned on Thursday that the Estero-based rental car giant could be on the verge of bankruptcy if […]

Millions of federal dollars to help SWFL Int’l, Punta Gorda airports

Airports empty, airlines in critical condition, people told to stay home – and now, a sudden jolt of adrenaline: millions of dollars in cash. The federal government is making an investment it believes will pay off now and when the country reopens, promising millions of dollars to airports and airlines. Punta Gorda Airport’s lifeline is […]

FDOH acknowledges private labs not included in pending state COVID-19 test counts

The state admits more than 1,000 people in Florida are waiting to learn if they have the coronavirus. Gov. Ron DeSantis talks about transparency during his daily briefings and praises the Florida Department of Health for providing new COVID-19 numbers every day. But the number only includes pending tests done by the health department and […]

SWFL congressman recovers from COVID-19, looks at stopping spread

One high-profile patient is helping us learn about COVID-19 as a medical condition. And he also happens to represent part of our region in Congress. One minute, U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) felt as healthy as a horse. Then, things changed quickly. “It was as if a ton of bricks had just landed on my […]

Home health nurses seeing shortages of protective gear

Federal officials say hospitals across the country are reporting shortages of protective equipment for nurses, but what about home health nurses? One Southwest Florida woman said she’s really struggling to protect herself while also protecting the seniors she cares for. Cynthia Williams’ entire career has been dedicated to helping others. She was a paramedic, EMT, […]

Survey: SWFL’s small businesses feeling major impact from pandemic

Florida Gulf Coast University surveyed Southwest Florida businesses in March to help determine the local impacts COVID-19 has had on the community. About 950 executives in Charlotte, Lee and Collier counties completed the survey, which allows company leaders to voice their concerns on the pandemic, and to track the progress the community makes through the […]