Taylor Wirtz, Author at WINK News

Professional Experience

March 2021 to present: Weekend Anchor & Reporter at WINK News. Previously worked at KTWO-TV in Casper, Wyoming as a weekday morning anchor.

News Philosophy

“I became a journalist to come as close as possible to the heart of the world.” -Henry R. Luce

Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement

Walking my dog Scarlett along the water, going to the beach, traveling both in and outside of Florida.

Education

Bachelor of Arts from Texas Christian University, Bob Schieffer School of Journalism with a minor in political science - Cum Laude

Likes best about Southwest Florida

The sunshine, beaches, and endless amount of things to do!

Hometown

Palos Verdes, CA

Articles by Taylor Wirtz

LEE COUNTY

Lee County School Board votes to allow trained staff to carry guns in class

After many debates, Lee County schools are adopting The Guardian Program, with the aim of making schools safer.

LEE COUNTY

Kik moderator helps Fort Myers police find man accused of sharing child porn

Monday night WINK News is learning more about what led Anthony Angelo, 23, to get arrested for possessing and sending child porn.

FORT MYERS

Southwest Florida food banks call for volunteers

The people who served hundreds after Hurricane Ian are now asking for help to better serve our community.

LEE COUNTY

Resilient Lee Task Force town hall: How to invest $1.1B in Ian recovery funds

Giving your opinion on how to spend $1,100,000,000 of Hurricane Ian recovery money. That’s the purpose of Monday night’s first Resilient Lee Task Force town hall.

IONA

Lee County community standing strong after Hurricane Ian’s devastation

People lived in Tropicana Sands, Plantation Estates, and other mobile home parks, calling it their piece of Heaven.

ENGLEWOOD

Recovering community in Englewood feels forgotten after Hurricane Ian

One neighborhood in Charlotte County still appears like Hurricane Ian just happened, with large piles of debris on every corner.

LEE COUNTY

Reelection campaign begins for Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno on Monday

Lee County Sheriff, Carmine Marceno, is running for reelection.

CAPE CORAL

New ordinance impacting food trucks begins on Tuesday

Cape Coral is cracking down on food trucks after the city passed an ordinance taking effect on Tuesday.

LEE COUNTY

OpenGate, a weapons detection system going into Lee County schools

The Lee County School District is rolling out a new weapons detection system called “OpenGate,” checking people for weapons and contraband.

FORT MYERS

First of 4 candidates for FGCU president holds Q&A for students, staff

On Tuesday evening, Florida Gulf Coast University students and staff sat down with the first of four candidates to be the university president.

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