Professional Experience

May 2023 - present: Sports Reporter at WINK News

September 2020 – May 2023: Reporter at WINK News
Previously worked as a Sports and News Anchor/Reporter at WUFT News in Gainesville, FL; Sports Coordinator at ESPN Gainesville WRUF; interned at WSVN and 790 The Ticket in Miami, FL

Awards & Recognition

2020 Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists Award in Education Reporting
2020 Broadcast Education Association Award of Excellence (TV Sports Talent, TV Sports News Program, and TV Sports Story/Feature Short)
University of Florida Red Barber Award

News Philosophy

Every story must be told with honesty and integrity. It’s a journalist’s responsibility and privilege to share people’s stories.

Hobbies, interests and community involvement

Spending time with friends and family; and cheering on the Florida Gators, Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins and New York Yankees.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication-News, University of Florida summa cum laude

Likes best about SWFL

Being a native Floridian, it’s great to be within driving distance to friends and family as well as everything the state has to offer. The people here truly make SWFL feel like home. You also can’t beat Florida in the winter!

Hometown

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Former FGCU star Kiersten Bell wins second straight WNBA title with Las Vegas

When the final buzzer sounded at the end of Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, Las Vegas Aces forward Kierstan Bell rushed off the bench to center court. The Aces did something all athletes dream of and that’s wining a championship. “Everybody’s been like bro you’ve in the league for two years and you’re already […]

First Baptist vs. Lemon Bay Highlights

First Baptist hands Lemon Bay their first loss of the season with a 44-13 win. Check out the highlights of this big time matchup in Charlotte County.

FSW softball legend Feline Poot joins coaching staff

Feline Poot’s name is all over the Florida Southwestern softball record books. She holds the record for home runs (55), hits (229) and RBI’s (227). Poot is also a three-time National Champion. The four year legend in the purple and teal is back as a volunteer assistant coach. “I feel like you know coach is […]

Bonita Springs junior doubles as a defensive end and marching band member

There are lots of two-way players in high school football. That means a guy who plays offense and defense. Then there’s Bonita Springs junior Henry Palacios-Martinez. He plays defensive end for the football team. He also plays the clarinet for the marching band. “I get so hyped up for doing both: Football and marching band,” […]