Professional Experience
2023-Present: Anchor/Traffic Anchor, WINK News
2021-2023: Reporter/Anchor, WINK News
2020-2021: Reporter, WINK News
2017-2020: Reporter/Anchor, KPVI News in Pocatello, ID
News Philosophy
I work every day to report the news accurately, compassionately, and with urgency. More specifically, as your morning Traffic Anchor, I want to make sure all Southwest Floridians are informed and prepared every morning as they head out the door and onto our roadways.
Education
I received my Bachelor of Communication in Broadcast Journalism at the University of Miami. I graduated in 2017. Go Canes!
Birthplace
I was born and grew up 30 minutes outside of Washington, D.C., in Gaithersburg, MD.
Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement
I've played volleyball my entire life, and Southwest Florida is a perfect place to continue pursuing that passion! I've loved being a part of several local beach volleyball teams in Fort Myers. I also, of course, love hanging out by the beach and pool, enjoying Southwest Florida's beautiful ecosystem and wildlife at the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, and more!
Family & Pets
My family still lives in the Washington D.C. area, but I have my two adorable 5-year-old cats, Jack and Ollie, to keep me company!
Favorite thing about Southwest Florida
You can't beat the weather and the people! We live in such a beautiful and welcoming community, and I'm so glad to call Southwest Florida home.

Fallen Deputy Memorial breaks ground at Lakes Park in south Fort Myers

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office broke ground Thursday morning for the future LCSO Fallen Deputy Memorial at Lakes Park in south Fort Myers. The memorial will honor Lee County deputies who have died in the line of duty. Families of fallen LCSO deputies were in attendance along with many deputies and retired deputies. The granite […]

Man brings mission of kindness for annual campaign in Collier County

A man made it his mission to spread his message of kindness around the country, and his positive words reached Southwest Florida Wednesday. For Bob Votruba, standing on Collier County street corners in early January is an annual tradition. “It’s so much fun. I like putting myself out at the front of everyone,” Votruba said […]

Future North Naples senior living community residents receive COVID-19 vaccine

Buy an expensive apartment, and get a lifesaving payoff: Hundreds of future members at a senior living facility received coronavirus vaccines, and the place hasn’t opened yet. Those who are set to live at Siena Lakes senior living community in North Naples received the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday and will get their second dose in three […]

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St. Matthew’s House expanding its food distribution this week is changing lives

The need for food in Southwest Florida has grown exponentially since the pandemic began. So, St. Matthew’s House is adding more food distribution locations. Throughout his life, and more recently, during the pandemic, Miguel Cruz of Naples has relied on his faith. “When you trust in the Lord when you trust in the Bible in […]

Next round of Collier County vaccine appointments for Jan 11-15 allotted

Starting at 9 a.m. Friday, Florida Department of Health – Collier County,  opened the next round of sign-ups for COVID-19 vaccine appointments. All appointments have already been allotted. The appointments were for Monday, Wednesday and Friday, specifically for health care workers who come into direct contact with patients and anyone 65 and older. The vaccines […]

Southwest Florida couple who traveled to DC in support of Trump gets tear-gassed

A Cape Coral couple who traveled to D.C. to protest the Congressional certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s electoral college win found themselves in a mob instead. Patty Cummings and Aaron Bathory were part of a group of Southwest Florida residents who traveled to the nation’s capital in support of President’s Trump attempt at re-election. The […]

Collier County, Marco Island look to fix up Tigertail Beach

A new dredging plan is now being discussed in a push to restore Tigertail Beach on northwest Marco Island. Years of storms have shifted the sand beneath the surface of some waterways, causing stagnant water, a threat to wildlife and water quality. The City of Marco Island City Council voted Monday to work with Collier […]

Southwest Florida residents travel to D.C. in support of Trump

It looked and sounded like a Trump rally across from Oakes Farm Seed to Table Market in Collier County on Tuesday morning. That’s because about 100 Southwest Florida residents gathered there for a trip to Washington, D.C. to rally for President Donald Trump and his efforts to stay in the White House. The self-proclaimed “patriots” […]

Day 2 of Collier County’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution goes smoothly

Long lines of cars in Collier County on Monday showed just how great the demand is for the COVID-19 vaccine. People began lining up at 6 a.m. to get a shot, which the county began administering last week for those 65 and older, as well as frontline health care workers – but only if they […]