WFTV-TV Channel 9 in Orlando, FL
Content creator for wftv.com
During my time as a content creator at WFTV, I wrote many stories and brief articles on current events and local spot news. This ranged from community issues, breaking news, human interest, entertainment and sports.
See a list of sample work below:
Orlando Magic’s Paolo Banchero out for injury
Published: November 1, 2024
Breast cancer awareness: How to support patients, survivors beyond the month
Published: October 31, 2024
‘Quite a gut punch’: How one woman found gratitude through a breast cancer diagnosis
I interviewed Shari Johnson after receiving her contact for a Breast Cancer Awareness Month feature story.
Published: October 30, 2024
‘Educate, empower & engage’: Orange County Sheriff’s Office AAPI team helps reach the community
I interviewed Orange County Sheriff’s Office AAPI team for a Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month feature story.
Published: May 31, 2024
Orlando immigration attorney advocates for Asian American representation
I interviewed Meisheng “Echo” King for an Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month feature story.
Published: May 30, 2024
‘I’m here to connect’: Liaison to the Asian community shares experience working for Orange County
I interviewed Shally Wong for an Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month feature story.
Published: May 28, 2024
Sparks Magazine at UCF celebrates AAPI Heritage Month
I interviewed the president of a UCF student organization for an Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month feature story.
Published: May 24, 2024
Orlando woman whose husband was killed in hate crime featured in campaign urging inclusion
I interviewed Sunayana Dumala of Forever Welcome for an Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month feature story.
Published: May 20, 2024
‘A more integrated place’: Local students share how they celebrate Lunar New Year in their community
I interviewed local martial arts students for an Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month feature story.
Published: February 12, 2024
‘Beacon of hope’: Cure Bowl, March 2Cure return to Orlando this weekend — this time at UCF
I interviewed Deborah Hausman, a Cure Bowl ambassador and chair of the March 2Cure event, for the Breast Cancer Awareness Month feature story. This focused on the game itself.
Published: December 13, 2023
Going bowling: College Bowl Games have been selected; Here’s your Florida guide
Published: December 3, 2023
Central Florida breast cancer survivor & patient advocate pushes for change
I interviewed Deborah Hausman, a Cure Bowl ambassador and chair of the March 2Cure event, for a Breast Cancer Awareness Month feature story.
Published: October 31, 2023
‘Don’t wait’: Local woman shares what she’s learned after multiple breast cancer diagnoses
I interviewed this source for a Breast Cancer Awareness Month feature story.
Published: October 28, 2023
Orange County task force will hold final meeting for tourist development tax funding
This story was written from a reporter’s package script for TV and edited for the web.
Published: July 17, 2023
Walt Disney World robotics center opens with Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida
Published: July 16, 2023.
2 killed by driver who ran red light in Orange County, FHP says
Published: July 9, 2023
Valencia College, UCF provides more transfer student financial aid with 1.3M grant
Published: July 2, 2023
Central Florida law enforcement informs community before permitless carry law takes effect
This story was written from a reporter’s package script for TV and edited for the web.
Published: June 30, 2023
New Central Florida Buc-ee’s will take spot as the world’s largest
Published: June 29, 2023
Warning: Vehicles being stolen from valet services, Orange County deputies say
Published: June 16, 2023
FHP: Man killed after 15-year-old runs red light in stolen car in Orange County
This story was written from a reporter’s package script for TV and edited for the web.
Published: April 23, 2023
Buc-ee’s receives approval for new Central Florida location; here’s where it will be
Published: February 26, 2023
Woman makes history at 2023 Disney Princess Half Marathon
Published: February 26, 2023
Winter Park wants your help in naming a new park; here’s what it will look like
Published: February 25, 2023
Orange County mass shooting: What we know about the victims
Published: February 23, 2023
Backup of rental car reservations leaves travelers stranded at Orlando International Airport
This story was written from a reporter’s package script for TV and edited for the web.
Published: February 18, 2023
Spark STEM Fest arrives at Orlando Science Center this weekend
Published: February 18, 2023
‘Hard to accept’: Orlando couple among Turkey, Syria earthquake victims
This story was written from a reporter’s package script for TV and edited for the web.
Published: February 11, 2023
Orlando celebrates Lunar New Year with annual Central Florida Dragon Parade
Published: February 5, 2023
‘A family man’: Community holds vigil for entertainment promoter killed in Casselberry shooting
This story was written from a reporter’s package script for TV and edited for the web.
Published: January 29, 2023
Fresh-picked: Orlando Squeeze pickleball team chooses head coach
Published: January 28, 2023
Fresh squeeze on sports: New pickleball team comes to Orlando
Published: January 21, 2023
UCF student makes it to top 5 in Miss Universe competition
This story garnered attention on Facebook and social media in general. Many viewers were from the Hispanic community. It was within the top 10 viewed pages on the site of the day, and corporate partners also noticed this spike in digital performance.
Published: January 15, 2023
Orlando Science Center highlights the environment with new interactive exhibit
Published: January 14, 2023
Deputies: 4 people wearing clown masks & armed with sledgehammer break into woman’s home & rob her
Published: January 8, 2023
Orange County Public Library System celebrates 100 years
Published: January 7, 2023
Pods clear, 62 people evacuate from The Wheel at ICON Park after loss of power
Published: December 31, 2022
4 injured after truck drives into Orlando bar, police say
Published: December 18, 2022
Former UCF football player Jake Hescock dies, family says
Published: December 11, 2022
‘She’s strong’: Woman who survived warehouse fire that killed 4 remains in medically-induced coma
This story was written from a reporter’s package script for TV and edited for the web.
Published: December 8, 2022
Vroom Vroom: Orange County car show zooms to town ahead of Veterans Day
Published: November 6, 2022
Orlando celebrates LGBTQ community, ensures safety during Come Out With Pride festival
This story was written from a reporter’s package script for TV and edited for the web.
Published: October 15, 2022
University High School the only local school nominated for a state architectural award
This was my first story published at WFTV.
Published: June 14, 2022