Professional Experience

October 2021 to present: Reporter, WINK News. Previously worked at WTAJ in Altoona, Pennsylvania as a reporter and interned with CBS4 in Gainesville, Florida.

News Philosophy

People may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.

Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement

In my free time, you can find me spending time with friends and family, exercising, or visiting the beach.

Education

I graduated from the University of Florida in May of 2020 with a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications on the news track and a certificate in Meteorology and Climatology. Go Gators!

Likes best about Southwest Florida

The sunsets

Hometown

Coral Springs, FL

 

Fire destroys home in Vanderbilt Country Club; family and dog saved

A fire has torn through a house in the Vanderbilt Country Club Thursday morning. Two people and a dog are safe thanks to a good Samaritan, whose identity is unknown. “Thank God for good neighbors and a good community,” said neighbor Rick Remiker. Greater Naples Fire Chief J. Nolan Sapp says the fire began in […]

Southwest Florida church grows veggies to donate to food pantries

A local church grows its own food in order to donate fresh produce to a local food pantry. The food grown at the Fort Myers Christian Church Community Garden goes to the Gladiolus Food Pantry, where director Miriam Ortiz said there is a growing need for fresh produce. “The need has always been here but […]

CareerSource Southwest Florida holding job fair at Suncoast Credit Union Arena

If you are searching for a new opportunity, you are in luck. CareerSource Southwest Florida is hosting one of its largest job fairs on Tuesday. Several industries are looking to hire and have been struggling to fill vacancies. CareerSource says every business needs workers right now, but the two fields seeking to hire more people […]

John and Carol

A trip down the aisle after finding the love of a lifetime

A bride and groom are 92 and 89 years young and say they’re the lucky ones for finding love again in each other. As giddy as teenagers, the two were rehearsing for their big day when WINK News reporter Tiffany Rizzo met up with them. Their story began at Fort Myers Senior Living Complex. This […]

Southwest Floridians react after string of big wins on lottery scratch-off games

1988. That is when the Florida Lottery introduced its first scratch-off game. Fast forward to today, and now you can buy a scratch-off game for $50. The lottery says there are $1.5 billion in cash prizes. The odds of winning are 1 in 4.5. Several people in Southwest Florida have won big prizes recently with […]

Teen who shot at LCSO deputy in Lehigh Acres turns himself in

The intense search for a teen wanted in a deputy-involved shooting in Lehigh Acres has ended. 17-year-old Eusebio Montoya is now in custody after Lee County Sheriff’s deputies say he turned himself in. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office shared the news of Montoya turning himself in on Saturday night with a video of them escorting […]

Fire breaks out in Tice mobile home, 2 people escape

Two people were able to escape from their mobile home after it went up in flames in the Tice community on Saturday morning. The call was reported just after 9 a.m. in the 540 block of New York Drive. Firefighters arrived at the scene and found a plume of smoke and flames. Eva said she […]

Fraudulent roofing claims are on the rise: How to avoid getting duped

A warning for Florida homeowners: Fraudulent roofing claims are on the rise. Con artists continue to target homeowners by offering to replace roofs while getting your insurance company to foot the bill in full. The Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters is hoping to educate homeowners so when they come across something that sounds like […]

New initiative educating Floridians on early detection of Alzheimer’s

An early diagnosis is critical when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, and the high rate of both in Florida has led the Alzheimer’s Association to launch a new Florida-focused initiative. If you are diagnosed early enough, you can be a part of the decision-making going forward, including figuring out the cost for future […]