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

Gov. DeSantis tired of waiting on FEMA

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said he’s tired of waiting on FEMA during a Friday press conference on Fort Myers Beach. DeSantis told the director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management to move forward with placing trailers for hurricane victims. His main point was that people need a place to live, and they need it […]

Kamala Patton

Dr. Kamela Patton out as Collier County Superintendent of Schools

  Dr. Kamela Patton, the Collier County Superintendent of Schools, is officially out. After a unanimous vote from the school board Tuesday night, Patton was released from her duties earlier than anticipated. There was a bit of confusion about how exactly her departure was first brought up. Nevertheless, Patton made one thing clear; she wants […]

Youth Haven helping kids and teens during the holidays

Youth Haven in Naples provides homes, hope, and healing to abused and neglected children and teenagers in Southwest Florida during the holidays. Linda Goldfield, the CEO of Youth Haven, said many children at the shelter aren’t used to the customary cheer, lights, and trees during the holidays. “As they’re celebrating Christmas here on our campus, […]

Structural damage to Salvation Army building from a fire in East Naples

A Salvation Army in Collier County is closed Monday night just 12 days before Christmas after a fire broke out. Greater Naples Fire told WINK News the fire started outside the building around 2:30 p.m. on Monday and began moving inside. They put it out quickly, but there was a lot of smoke and structural […]

Town hall meeting discussing future of Fort Myers Beach Elementary School

Parents and students question when and if, Fort Myers Beach Elementary School will be rebuilt after Hurricane Ian shut it down. And after the town hall meeting on Monday, still no word on what is happening with the school. Nautilus Earth Management made an offer to clean the school for free. The Nautilus Earth Management […]

Sanibel continues to work toward bringing its community back to normal

Sanibel was one of the places hit hardest by Hurricane Ian, and months later, many people still have questions about what is next. The people who live on the island are getting their chance to ask those questions. Sanibel held a meeting and people were able to write down their questions to have them answered. […]

Luxury residential development replacing The Carousel Beach Inn on Fort Myers Beach

A Chicago developer will use the property from The Carousel Beach Inn on Fort Myers Beach, which sold for $7,000,000,  to complete a luxury residential development. When people in the area hear about Gulfside Twelve, a new development with prices starting at just under $4,000,000 a unit, they’re concerned about the direction the beach might […]

Good Samaritan stopped to help Charlotte County deputy killed in DUI crash

Kendra Berrebie lost her brother 18 months ago, and a stranger was there for him in his final moments. With her own grief still so raw, Berrebie said she’s comforted in knowing she was able to do the same for someone else. Berrebie believes it was fate that brought her to the side of Deputy […]

Raccoon attack puts woman in emergency room

A woman goes to the hospital after getting attacked by a raccoon while walking her dog in Jamaica Bay Village in Fort Myers. Gail Poirier was finishing a pleasant evening in her Jamaica Bay community for people 55 and older. “Louis, and I went for a walk. And it was absolutely beautiful evening with a […]

4 people reunited with the man who rescued them during Hurricane Ian

A man risking his life to save others during the chaos of Hurricane Ian. One man decided to go out and help others, saving two couples from the Royal Woods neighborhood in south Fort Myers. Austin Hayhurst insists he’s no hero. “I don’t really have a better explanation other than just it needed to be […]