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.

Some SWFL businesses buying ‘I’m vaccinated’ stickers for employees

Rules for masks indoors at restaurants and stores are changing, including for employees serving customers. Businesses want to ensure customers continue to feel safe. Just like the sticker you get when you’ve voted, some businesses told us they’ve already ordered stickers that say “I’m vaccinated.” Businesses say the stickers will serve several purposes. For more […]

DeSantis already defeating opponents with millions raised for likely gubernatorial race

Gov. Ron DeSantis is collecting money in his campaign for a second term in Florida; although, he has not officially announced he plans to run. He has collected millions of dollars that currently beats the other potential candidates by a landslide. Experts predict the 2022 gubernatorial race is going to break all previous spending records. […]

Florida elections supervisors all named in lawsuit against state voting law

A supervisor of elections in Southwest Florida is responding to a massive lawsuit over a new voting law that names every county in the state. Those who filed the lawsuit claim the new law does nothing but suppress voters and claim the law violates the First and 14th amendments. Because they expected the governor to […]

Charlie Crist announces run for Florida governor in 2022, speaks in St. Petersburg

Former Florida governor and current congressman Charlie Crist announced Tuesday, via Twitter, that he is running for governor once again. Florida should be a place where hard work is rewarded, justice is equal, and opportunity is right in front of you. That’s a Florida for all — and that’s why I’m running for Governor. Join […]

The risk an undocumented mother faced recording her child’s school punishment

Some who have seen a video of a student being physically punished at a Hendry County school recently questioned why the child’s mother, who was present, did not intervene. But she did take a very big risk by capturing the horrifying moments on camera. We looked at the dangers she faced by releasing the hard-to-watch […]

Fort Myers City Council selects new city manager

Fort Myers city leaders have selected a new city manager. The council voted to hire Marty Lawing, former county manager of Guilford County, North Carolina. Friday is Fort Myers City Manager Saeed Kazemi’s last day after he retired at the request of Mayor Kevin Anderson. Lawing said he’s ready to hit the ground running. “I […]

There’s a shortage of truck drivers – and it might affect your wallet

They bring your food to the grocery store, your clothes to the mall and your devices to the electronics store, but you might not see a lot of tractor-trailers on the road soon. There’s a shortage of qualified truck drivers and that could mean less money in your bank account. One big reason for the […]

People flock to Fort Myers Beach as season continues into summer months

After more than a year of staying in, people are flocking to Florida for vacation. It’s expected tourism will pick up even more during the summer months, traditionally the slower season. Right now, Fort Myers Beach is packed, leaving restaurants slammed and hotels booked. Many businesses in Fort Myers Beach are hiring additional staff because […]

Controversial parents’ bill of rights nears law

Activists worry a fight within school districts puts politics over the health of students. As the “Parents’ Bill of Rights” advances in the state legislature, LGBTQ groups are concerned the law would out students to parents without their permission. Advocates of the bill (HB 241) said it emphasizes parents’ rights and focuses on families. Lee […]

Nonprofit says LGBTQ posters are not unique to Lee County schools

Nonprofit Equality Florida said LGBTQ posters in Lee County schools that have caused controversy among guardians of students, community members and school board members are not unique, but are given to the majority of school administrations. What the district does with them in schools or in Code of Conduct documentation is the District’s choice. Jon […]