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.
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Charity wants to make sure Collier County residents get Thanksgiving dinner on the table

The pandemic has created even more mental health challenges. With the holidays approaching, that could worsen. But one Collier County charity is trying to make sure that struggling families can host Thanksgiving dinner this year. For Lina Garcia, the pandemic has been long and very overwhelming. “Oh my God I can’t,” Garcia said. “Sometimes it’s […]

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Neighbors opposed to possible recycling plant in Collier County

Neighbors are concerned about plans to create a yard waste recycling center creating traffic in their quiet part of Collier County. The neighborhood is on Riggs Road, just off Tamiami Trail East between 951 and San Marco Road. If you take a look at the intersection, you’ll see there isn’t much there now just a […]

Naples Park community rallies together amid recent abduction attempts

Community members want answers after investigators say an unknown man tried to abduct four different women in Naples Park recently. The sheriff’s office has been passing out fliers of a police sketch of a man accused of attacking a woman and trying to get three others into a van. All the victims report it happened […]

More women report kidnapping attempts in Naples Park

Four women now say a man tried to kidnap them in Naples Park after the sheriff’s office released a sketch of the suspect. All four incidents happened Monday and Tuesday, and one woman got shoved into the man’s van, but she was able to escape. One neighbor who didn’t want to go on camera or […]

Imperial River

People who live along the Imperial River bracing for possible flooding from Eta

During Hurricane Irma, flooding from the Imperial River caused lots of damage to homes. Neighbors hope this time around, with Tropical Storm Eta, they’re spared from the flooding. Jan Farring lived here in 2017 and is no stranger to flooding. “Just massive destruction,” Farring said. That’s what she saw. Homes almost submerged underwater. Juan Romero […]

Brother’s death spurs SWFL woman to form foundation for mental health awareness

A woman in Collier County decided to turn her loss into awareness. Margot Moran lost her brother, former NFL player Greg Montgomery, to suicide in August, so Moran formed the The Gregory H. Jr. Montgomery Foundation to honor her loved one and help people in our community struggling with mental health issues. Montgomery could really […]

Community members continue to oppose proposed ‘One Naples’ development

Community members near the proposed “One Naples” development continue to speak out against the project in North Naples. Collier County meetings have stretched for hours across several days to discuss what would be a major development for the area. “I will be on the call all day as I have been the last two days,” […]

Raise in minimum wage can help with housing costs, will impact employers

Florida voters overwhelmingly voted to pass Amendment 2, raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026. We looked at how the gradual shift to a $15 hourly minimum wage in the state could impact Collier County Wednesday. In Collier County, those bills are steep, especially when it comes to housing. Lisa Lefkow, the […]

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Collier County’s virtual students return to in-person school

Public schools in collier County welcomed many former virtual students back into the classroom. Close to 80% of all students are now going in person. “Here we go!” “yay!” First-grader Sophie is excited to see her school again. “Calusa park!” she’s been waiting for this moment for the three months she was in virtual school. […]