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Breaking news:

Gunman kills 2, himself, at Madden gaming tournament in Jacksonville, sheriff says

  • I wrote this as the news was breaking, based on press conferences, social media and police reports. Published Aug. 26, 2018.

Teenagers convicted in Roger Trindade death to be sentenced as juveniles

  • I wrote this as the news was breaking, based on the live stream from the hearing. Published June 15, 2018.

Darren Soto wins Democratic nomination for Florida's 9th Congressional District

  • I wrote this based on my own research and previous reporting by our station as the news was breaking on primary election night. Published Aug. 28, 2018.

Daytona Beach roller coaster was closed for a month, reopened day it derailed

  • I wrote this based on the roller coaster's maintenance records and my own research. Published June 18, 2018.

Everything you need to know about Disney's new $15 minimum wage agreement

  • I wrote this based on press releases from both Disney and the unions. Published Aug. 25, 2018.

UCF professor accused of stalking student, sending her 800 texts a day

  • I wrote this based on a press release. Published June 29, 2018.

New Orlando policy could strengthen protections for undocumented immigrants

  • I wrote this based on a press release and my own research about the policy. Published July 20, 2018.

Orlando Rolon appointed as first Hispanic chief of Orlando Police Department

  • I wrote this based on the press conference and official announcement ceremony. Published Oct. 11, 2018.

68-year-old woman attacked, sexually battered on Daytona Beach, deputies say

  • I wrote this based on a press release. Published Sept. 1, 2018.

Features:

A beginner's guide to starting a yoga practice in Central Florida

  • I wrote this based on my own knowledge from my yoga certification and research of local studios. Published Sept. 10, 2018.

Google says Floridians are searching for these topics ahead of the election

  • I wrote this based on my own research. Published Sept. 21, 2018.

Orlando firefighters help man who lived with leaky roof for almost a year

  • I wrote this based on a press release and quotes from the TV reporter. Published Aug. 12, 2018.

Seeing stars? The definitive guide to stargazing in Central Florida

  • I wrote this based on my own research. Published July 30, 2018.

Here's why a new Lake Nona park will serve food out of shipping containers

  • I wrote this based on a press release and my own research. Published Sept. 5 2018.

You can speak easy at these 5 hidden Central Florida bars

  • I wrote this based on my own research. Published July 9, 2018.

These threatened and endangered species call Central Florida home

  • I wrote this based on my own research. Published Oct. 8, 2018.

Pediatric cancer patient to crown homecoming queen with $200K diamond tiara

  • I wrote this based on a press release and quotes from the TV reporter. Published Oct. 5, 2018.

Anthony's Lemonade Stand to use all proceeds to feed homeless

  • I wrote this based on all my own research and interviews that I conducted. Published June 8, 2018.

Watermark Magazine

Festival veteran David Lee rises to the challenge of making a dark reality into an Orlando Fringe show.

  • This was the cover story for Watermark Magazine. I researched it, conducted interviews and wrote it. Published May 11, 2017.

Badges of Courage: Local authorities across Central Florida and Tampa Bay aim in the direction of tolerance, not discrimination.

  • This was the cover story for Watermark Magazine. I researched it, conducted interviews and wrote it. Published Aug. 11, 2016.

Orlando Youth Alliance gives $14,000 in scholarships.

  • This was a feature story for Watermark Magazine. I researched it, attended the event, conducted interviews and wrote it within 24 hours. Published Aug. 18, 2016.

After Orlando Project is local artists uniting for healing.

  • This was an in-depth story for Watermark Magazine. I researched it, conducted interviews and wrote it. Published Aug. 11, 2016.

Blood donations in need after tragedy, but FDA ban on gay men blood donations remain in effect

  • This was a print story for Watermark Magazine. I researched it, conducted interviews and wrote it. Published June 15, 2016.

LGBTQ students raise awareness through UCF pageants

  • This was a print story for Watermark Magazine. I researched it, conducted interviews and wrote it. Published Feb. 6, 2017.

Sarasota County still not allowing bathroom equality for transgender students

  • This was a print story for Watermark Magazine. I researched it, conducted interviews and wrote it. Published May 30, 2016.

DCF’s reinstated guidelines offer protections needed for LGBT foster youth

  • This was a print story for Watermark Magazine. I researched it, conducted interviews and wrote it. Published July 7, 2016.

Assistant State Attorney fired over Pulse Facebook posts

  • This was a print story for Watermark Magazine. I researched it, conducted interviews and wrote it. Published June 24, 2016.

UCF to offer course on gender identity

  • This was a print story for Watermark Magazine. I researched it, conducted interviews and wrote it. Published July 20, 2016.

NSM.Today

UCF students care for the hearts of the homeless.

  • This was an online story for Nicholson Student Media. I researched it, conducted interviews and wrote it. Published Nov. 22, 2016.

UCF Lights up the Night with domestic violence discussion.

  • This was an online story for Nicholson Student Media. I researched it, conducted interviews and wrote it. Published Oct. 4, 2016.

Stephanie Murphy wins Florida Congressional District Seven race.

  • This was an online story for Nicholson Student Media. I researched it, wrote it and updated it as the news was breaking. Published Nov. 8, 2016.

Josh Gad of "Frozen" promotes Hillary Clinton at UCF.

  • This was an online story for Nicholson Student Media. I researched it, conducted interviews, took pictures and wrote it. Published Oct. 26, 2016.

UCF police officers honored at MADD ceremony

  • This was an online story for Nicholson Student Media. I researched it, conducted interviews, took pictures and wrote it. Published Oct. 14, 2016.

Central Florida Future

Alumna recognized at Women to Watch awards in D.C.

  • This was an online story and print story for the Central Florida Future. I researched it, conducted interviews and wrote it. Published March 18, 2016.

Alumni couple creates social media network for millennials

  • This was an online story and print story for the Central Florida Future. I researched it, conducted interviews and wrote it. Published April 2, 2016.

Lazy Moon sales top UCF-area pizzerias

  • This was an online story and print story for the Central Florida Future. This was an online story for Nicholson Student Media. I researched it, conducted interviews and wrote it. Published March 21, 2016.

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