Professional Experience

2019 to present: Taylor is our Collier County reporter. She previously worked at WTVA in Tupelo, Mississippi as a reporter and weekend evening anchor.

While in school she interned at NBC 6 in Miami and CBS12 in West Palm Beach.

News Philosophy

To be a light in the darkness in the communities of SWFL. To give everyone a chance to tell their side of the story and be understanding of whatever they are going through.

Hobbies, Interests, & Involvement

You can find her in the sunshine, working out, tanning, traveling, or exploring in her free time!

Education

Bachelor in Journalism and minors in Communication and Film from Florida Atlantic University!

Likes best about Southwest Florida

The sunshine ☀️

Hometown
Hello, Aloha, Annyeonghaseyo, Hey Ya’ll, those are just a few of the ways Taylor has been saying hello in the different states and country’s she has lived in. Being a self-proclaimed military brat most of her life she has never had a home base!

Some elementary students set to attend in-class summer school in Collier County

Some students in Southwest Florida will be back in the classroom for summer school, but some wonder if it’s too soon. A mother we spoke to said her kids hope to return to the classroom, and a health expert said it’s feasible, but guidelines must be in place and followed. Collier County Public Schools said […]

Naples mayor says city will consider mask mandate amid rise in COVID-19 cases

You might have to wear your mask while walking around Naples streets if the city decides to enforce a mask mandate. Local doctors are on board with this type of requirement to work against the number of cases on the rise. Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann said the city is considering the mask mandate Friday because […]

Shy Wolf Sanctuary eyes move to 17-acre property after many years

Shy Wolf Sanctuary in Collier County is getting ready to move to its location after it hoped to expand for many years. On top of the animals having more room, the new location in Golden Gate Estates will be used as a place for personal pets to go during a hurricane. For two decades, Shy […]

Amazon considers Collier County for future distribution center

An Amazon distribution center is in the works for Southwest Florida. WINK News confirms Amazon wants to build a facility on the southwest corner of the intersection of Davis Boulevard and Collier Boulevard in Collier County. Collier County commissioners verified a facility like this is allowed to be built in that area. Documents from the […]

Another protest held in response to Oakes Farms’ owner’s social media posts

Alfie Oakes, the owner of Oakes Farms and Seed to Table, posted controversial statements on social media, calling Black Lives Matter protests and the coronavirus pandemic a “hoax.” Last week, demonstrations were held at the Seed To Table Market, and now they’ve moved to Oakes Farms. Oakes’ supporters sang and created signs, reading “God Bless […]

NCH doctor says vaping, COVID-19 can have very similar symptoms

The state is warning that Florida teens with coronavirus symptoms are being admitted to the hospital but end up testing negative for the virus. Doctors say it’s because of vaping. A doctor at NCH said vaping and COVID-19 can have very similar symptoms, and parents say the one thing that can stop the vaping trend […]

Plane that went down near the Keys drifts toward SWFL, likely to stay in ocean

A downed plane is drifting in the Gulf toward Southwest Florida. The U.S. Navy sent us a picture and said the aircraft went down near the Florida Keys more than a week ago. The U.S. Coast Guard says a downed plane is floating toward Marco Island Thursday, and it’s likely going to stay in the […]

20-year-old Naples man memorialized after skydiving death

A memorial service was held Wednesday for a 20-year-old Naples man who died while skydiving last weekend. Justin Swaggerty died during a skydiving trip in South Carolina. Swaggerty’s mother says he loved aviation and died while studying in the Carolinas. Friends and family gathered at Seagate Beach Park in Collier County to remember Swaggerty. People […]