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!

First responders save toddler who stopped breathing on Marco Island

A little girl’s family members are counting their blessings. She stopped breathing over the weekend, and the quick actions of her family and a police officer saved her life. The family of 3-year-old Janet in Marco Island say she was watching a video on her iPad in her crib when her father and brother noticed […]

5 potential causes of mysterious illness ruled out for SWFL panthers, bobcats

Experts have ruled out causes of a mysterious illness impacting wildcats in Southwest Florida this year. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ruled out five potential causes for a neurological disorder most noticeably affecting the hind legs of Florida panthers and bobcats in Collier County. RULED OUT CAUSES Distemper Feline leukemia Ticks Inbreeding Cane toads […]

Is affordable housing in Collier County closer to reality?

We all know someone who is struggling to pay rent. But a solution to the affordable housing crisis is closer to reality in Collier County and it starts with developers. Maurice Davis moved to Naples recently and is struggling to make ends meet. “I’m a vet and I can’t afford to live here and I […]

Sign announces the cancellation of the monthly vaccination clinic in Collier County on Tuesday, Oct. 22. (Credit: WINK News)

Collier County DAS cancels low-cost program to vaccinate, microchip pets

Collier County Domestic Animal Services will not offer its low-cost program to vaccinate and microchip pets. Now, having those services done will be significantly more expensive. A veterinarian leaving unexpectedly has many dog owners wondering where they will go. “It sounds to me we need to get another vet,” Bill Weir said. “I would say […]

Renters struggle to afford living in parts of Southwest Florida

Renters we spoke to in Southwest Florida say they can’t afford their living situations Monday. And those we speak to also said what they pay is not worth it. And a realtor we spoke to said renters are paying for the location. “Naples is beautiful, but not everybody is rich,” said Angela Nash, a renter […]

Collier County groups addressing student mental health

David Lawrence Center, Collier County Public Schools and Collier County Sheriff’s Office are partnering together to address issues related to spotting mental health issues, which could also lead to preventing worse-case scenarios involving student shooters on school campuses. In Collier County, several groups have teamed up to help struggling teens. CEO Nancy Daupinais says David […]

New radio system improves Collier County communications for emergencies

We all have come to rely on modern devices — cell phones, tablets and computers — to speed and enhance our ability to communicate. And when it comes to 911 calls, the public expects a speedy response from first responders. Collier County now has a new radio system to better protect community members and the […]

Collier County, business owners expect busy 2019 season in Naples

Crowds, long waits at restaurants and sounds of cash registers are music to many people’s ears as the season heats up in Southwest Florida. Business owners told us the season keeps starting earlier each year. And Collier County expects more people in the area than last year. Naples business owners and the Collier County tourism […]