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.

SWFL pilots return after delivering supplies to Bahamas, plan to go back

A group of Southwest Florida pilots just returned from a relief mission to the Bahamas. They say they are not done delivering help to the devastated islands. At the crack of dawn Thursday morning, Mark Steinberg took to the skies to bring relief into the Bahamas. Friday, he shared his experience. “Helicopters that were constantly […]

Views of the Bahamas from a Coast Guard Elizabeth City C-130 aircraft after Hurricane Dorian shifts north Sept. 3, 2019. Hurricane Dorian made landfall Saturday and intensified into Sunday. (Credit: U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam Stanton.)

Waiting to send supplies to victims in the Bahamas

Right now, food and water are running low in the Mudd, which is a town in Great Abaco Island. That is why people in Southwest Florida are donating those supplies in large numbers. Organizations and businesses, who are eager to help, are waiting for the green light to fly over the Bahamas. That includes Venue […]

Greater St. Paul AME Church in Coconut Grove. (Credit: WINK News)

Coconut Grove volunteers diligently work to aid Bahamas Dorian victims

While the destruction from Hurricane Dorian is miles away, thousands of people in Florida call the Bahamas their second home. For days, Elvern Ross feared the absolute worst. She could not get through to anyone in the Bahamas. Now, she hears one horror story after another about Dorian’s strike on the Bahamas. Ross now spends […]

Court Docs: Lee County deputy under investigation for son’s death

There is a dispute between a mother and father, who is also a local law enforcement officer, over who should get the rights to their son’s estate. New court documents confirm Sergio Perez, a Lee County Deputy is under investigation for the death of his son, Ramon Perez, in Cape Coral. According to court documents, […]

The School District of Lee County. Photo via WINK News.

Lee County schools opening while hurricane lingers controversial for parents

Fear of high winds and other storm conditions from Hurricane Dorian are reasons why parents want to keep children in Lee County home from school Tuesday; however, the School District of Lee County announced school is in session tomorrow. We received calls from parents who are outraged their kids are scheduled to be in class […]

Shelters open doors to evacuees in Hendry County

The shelters in Hendry County opened Sunday, but we have not seen any families come in yet seeking relief ahead of Hurricane Dorian’s approach. But one of the other three community shelters told us they started receiving calls from people days ago to see if they were going to open up as a shelter. The […]

Price gouging reported in SWFL ahead of Hurricane Dorian

We are seeing some stores across Southwest Florida attempt to sell customers packs of water for almost $40. And people are wondering if this is a case of price gouging taking place. Thousands of complaints have been reported across the state. We looked into reports of price gouging from Lehigh Acres south to businesses in […]

Tropical Storm Dorian heads toward Puerto Rico (CBS News)

Dorian strengthens into hurricane as Puerto Rico avoids direct hit

Dorian strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane Wednesday afternoon as it made its way through the Caribbean. Puerto Rico, which was put under a state of emergency Tuesday night, would be spared from a direct hit, CBS News weather producer David Parkinson reported. Dorian made landfall in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Parkinson reported. Rainfall amounts […]

Cape Coral set to select engineering firm for next UEP phase

The next phase for the Utilities Extension Project in Cape Coral is set to move forward Monday. Cape Coral City Council is expected to approve the next phase for the UEP and begin negotiations with an engineer firm that will handle construction in the northeast portion of Cape Coral. Cape Coral Selection Advisory Committee interviewed […]

SWFL law enforcement increases patrols for ‘Saturation Saturday’

A nationwide effort will go into full effect this weekend to ensure our roadways are free of drivers under the influence of alcohol and other substances. And this effort is going to be in full force along local streets as well. Florida Highway Patrol is among more than 14 law enforcement agencies in Southwest Florida […]