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!

Suspect in sexual assault wanted by police. (Credit: CCSO)

Collier deputies pursue suspect in two child sexual assault incidents

Deputies are searching for a man who recently sexually assaulted two Golden Gate Estates children younger than 12-years-old. A judge issued a warrant for his arrest Friday morning. Karen Urquiza, a mother of two, is infuriated knowing Baltazar Olmos, 61, is being sought for sexual battery on two children younger than 12. “It does freak […]

Inspirational quote on the outside of the David Lawrence Center in Naples. (Credit: WINK News)

Increasing number of kids in SWFL with mental health problems

Thursday is World Mental Health Day. Unfortunately, there is some grim news for Southwest Florida families. Under the Baker Act, mental health evaluations of children in Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties have more than doubled in the past few years. At one point, you or someone you know has dealt with a mental illness. Statistics […]

Naples considering new requirements for restaurant outdoor seating

The ability to eat outdoors in public year-round is just one of the attractive aspects for people living and visiting Southwest Florida. Now, the city council in Naples is looking to add what could become constraints for eateries looking to offer outdoor seating options for patrons. City of Naples is considering more requirements for restaurant […]

Two horses stolen near Ave Maria, could be connected to theft ring

Collier County investigators say two horses were stolen, and the suspects are individuals who have tried to steal several others in the area. Law enforcement wants help from the public to identify the suspects who stole the animals. On Sunday, Collier County Sheriff’s Office responded to the reports of two stolen horses along Immokalee Road […]

Hundreds gathered to dance, sing and donate to the victim, Evan Dowling, and his family at the Cavo Lounge in Mercato on Friday. (Credit: WINK News)

Vaping victim fundraiser in Naples at the Cavo Lounge

The vaping epidemic even sickened one of our own in Southwest Florida. Hundreds gathered to dance, sing and donate to a victim, Evan Dowling, and his family at the Cavo Lounge in Mercato on Friday. Doctors told Evan that he had burned 97% of his lungs. The medical professionals attribute severe damages to his lungs […]

Sea life kills blamed on red tide continue, beachgoers, fishermen concerned

With recent reports of red tide concentrations along our shores, there are concerns conditions may continue to worsen. Our crew experienced coughing and watery eyes themselves while out providing coverage at the beach in Collier County this evening. Continued fish kills seen along the beach and now possibly a dead sea turtle in Southwest Florida […]

RSW says get to flights early during lane expansion project

Southwest Florida International Airport is issuing a warning so people catching flights can plan ahead while one of its projects is underway. Airport officials at RSW are telling travelers to get to the airport early to avoid long lines due to its security lane expansion project. “We’re always here early,” Laurie Van Brunt said. “If […]

The necklace behind the mystery. (Credit: WINK News)

Mystery surrounds necklace found in Naples with a man’s bones

A mystery is unfolding in Naples after police found a necklace with bones. The Naples Police Dept. found the man’s remains in the mangroves near the Gordon River on the east side of Fifth Ave. S. nearly a year ago. Researchers studied the bones and determined the man was at least 35-years-old and was of […]

How far would Khyler’s Law, named after slain Port Charlotte teen, apply?

Khyler Edman’s Port Charlotte neighbor wants to introduce a law aimming at cracking down on habitual offenders as the man accused of killing the teenager was arrested over 20 times in less than 10 years. Lance Dunford, a criminal defense attorney at the Law Firm of Scott T. Moorey in Fort Myers, said Khyler’s Law […]

Teacher accused of stealing from theater students, affecting thousands in SWFL

Thousands of theater students are being hindered because a teacher is accused of stealing money from their program. And these students travel hundreds of miles to take part in an annual competition. Parents of students, who are part of International Thespian Society District 6, were told it no longer exists after a teacher has been […]