Here's a tale about how a stranger across the country tried to ruin my reputation with a tweet, the hateful messages brought to me, and the damage it has caused. Truth matters. Please share if you can.
cc:
@carneashannah
@ShaunKing
@ajplus
@TwitterSupport
.
@HCSOSheriff
is investigating the death of former Bucs player, Vincent Jackson. Investigators say the 38-year-old was found dead Monday morning at the Homewood Suites in Brandon with no apparent signs of trauma. The Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the cause of death.
Welcome to the world, Kennedy Juliet! 💕
7/10/21
7 lbs 3 oz
We’ve spent the last week taking in all the warm snuggles, changing SO many diapers, and falling more in love with this precious soul. It’s a love like no other and we feel so blessed to be this sweet girl’s parents.
“Last day of school” picture 📸
After tonight, I’ll see you all in a couple of months! 🤰🏼 🍼
(I’ll still be doing
#WeatherTrivia
because I won’t give up the trophy that easily. 😜)
6 years ago today, I interviewed for a job at
@FOX13News
. I read this quote on my coffee cup, pulled out of hotel parking spot
#13
, and gave it my all: “You are here not to shrink down to less but to blossom into more of who you really are.” 6 years later, I couldn’t be happier!
Maybe it’s because it’s the last season of
@OITNB
, maybe it’s because they’re really hitting the mark with season 7, but I did not expect to cry this much. 😭
#OITNB
#OITNB7
Happy
@rungasparilla
weekend!🏃🏼♀️This year, my 5K time was slower than normal... but I have a good excuse. I had to let a cute little girl beat me. She won by a belly!🤰🏼
My husband
@EvanAxelbank
and I can't wait to welcome our baby girl in JULY!! 💕🍼
#RunGasparilla
#PGDC21
I’ve listened to
@taylorswift13
’s new song
#BeautifulGhosts
so many times that I started to consider cats having these deep, human-like emotions of loss and loneliness and then, just bawled my eyes out over a fictional cat. So, anyway, I’d say my 30s are going pretty well. 🐈👍🏼
A week from now, we’ll finally be holding our baby girl in our arms.💕 I’m feeling excited, a little nervous, but SO ready to meet her! What did you do in your last week to get ready before you became a parent? You’ll notice a letter on my necklace in the last pic. Any guesses?😄
Back in the hot seat after 6 long weeks! I’m a little rusty but hey, they say it’s just like riding a bicycle. 🚲 See you in a few minutes on
@FOX13News
!
Dr. Charles Lockwood, USF: Despite a seven-fold increase in daily cases of COVID-19, Florida is down to about 32 deaths per day. The case fatality rate for the state has dropped from about 5.5% of cases resulting in death to 2.3%, one of the lowest of any state.
A young
@RaysBaseball
fan is now a viral sensation. The Temple Terrace boy made an impressive catch of a foul ball at last Saturday's game. But, what Joseph Hartman did next stole millions of hearts. At 11, hear the story behind the boy the Rays dubbed "Big brother of the year."
Emergency wardrobe change! ⚡️I not only made the mistake of forgetting my Bolts Blue for the 5:00 show, I chose the absolute wrong color, which happens to be worn by those other guys 🤮 All will be well (and blue) at 11:00 and hopefully, we’ll be celebrating victory!
#GoBolts
Eating a
@Publix
sub on the paddleboard, toes in the cool Weeki Wachee River, listening to
@jimmybuffett
, watching for manatees, seriously considering becoming a
@WeekiWacheeSpgs
mermaid. Living my best Florida life right now.
😎🥪🏄🏼♀️🌴🧜🏻♀️
9 months in ➡️ 6 weeks out
Kennedy is growing by the day, has a ravenous appetite, and isn’t a huge fan of sleep yet. 😵💫 It’s been an exhausting first month but watching her begin to understand the world is a thrill. And oh my goodness, when she stares into our eyes! 🥰
It's been an interesting, challenging week for all of us. I hope you're doing well, mentally and physically. Just saying hi 👋🏼 from our living room/newsroom. Due to recent travel and CDC guidelines, my husband and I are here for 14 days. We’re still reporting each night, though!
Good evening! For those just joining in:
-No, I'm not the racist lady at the nail salon
-Her language is appalling
-We look nothing alike
-She has nothing to do with the station
PLEASE do your research before making accusations. Words/tweets/posts can have major consequences.
First at-home show under my belt. Tripod is three boxes. Teleprompter is an iPad. Lloyd, Tyler, Kevin and I were in four different locations. It’ll take some getting used to. We appreciate our viewers so much for understanding why things are a little different. Hang in there! ❤️
Just heard a cashier at a Tampa
@HomeGoods
patiently explain the new mask order, why they must enforce it, and the penalty they could face if they don’t. The non-masked customer thanked her and said she didn’t know. Ah... a kind, calm, fact-filled interaction. Warms my heart. ❤️
Green twins! 👯♀️💚
The hardest part of my day is telling this sweet girl, “see you tomorrow morning.” It actually makes me look forward to those early morning wake-ups! 🍼
I don’t have a fancy backyard pool. 💧
But I do have a backyard, an inflatable pool, chlorine to keep it clean, ice bags to keep it cool and
@jimmybuffett
to make it even cooler. 🦜😎
Not a bad way to spend my 34th! 🥳 (the ice melted in about 5 seconds ☀️)
Andrew Kondek, son of Tarpon Springs Officer Charles Kondek who was killed in the line of duty, graduates from Pasco-Hernando State College Law Enforcement Academy. An incredibly emotional and special day for his family as he follows in his father’s footsteps.
There are tasks to do, clothes to wash, rooms to clean, e-mails to send… and none of them are more important than letting this baby girl nap while feeling her mama’s warm arm close by. Learning to slow down has been one of the most important lessons (that I’m still learning!)
Yesterday, as
@SouthwestAir
788 from
@FlyTPA
to
@PITairport
ended its journey, a flight attendant announced, “Go out, be safe and be kind to one another.”
What a beautiful thought as we stepped off the plane. I hope it’s something we all take to heart.
💙❤️💛
#WednesdayWisdom
In case anyone is interested in how
#JFKitten
is adjusting to all of this…
he was pretty cautious and nervous at first but he’s definitely taking kitten steps toward becoming a loving, protective big brother!
Last night, while driving in the dark, I witnessed a cockroach 🪳 crawl out of my car’s air vent and right back in.
My only logical option was to shriek, swerve, and set the entire car on fire to ensure it’s gone forever.🔥 🤮
5 years ago tonight, I sat on the couch in my new apartment, eating lukewarm lasagna because the oven wasn't working, NERVOUS as can be. The next day was my 1st at
@FOX13News
. Then, I saw this and felt great relief knowing I'd soon be making some of the most wonderful friends!
July 8th of last year, we were checking into St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital. 👶🏼
Today, I’m baking a 1st birthday smash cake. 🎂
Man, life sure moves fast 🥹
Our sweet girl is baptized! ✝️ We are so proud of her and happy to share this day with our families. ❤️ We can’t wait to see the amazing things God does through her. Kennedy wore the same dress I wore for my baptism, and
@FrLen
, who presided over our wedding, was the celebrant.
Merry Christmas from our family to yours!🎄 Hope you’re all staying warm and enjoying this special day. I love getting to experience the magic all over again through this little girl’s eyes. ✨
A sweet man I interviewed this week gave me a pineapple he’d grown. I’ve been itching to make something out of it. Not only did I grill slices as burger toppings, I used the juice for teriyaki sauce. I’m going to plant the top of the pineapple so now I can grow my own! 🍍
I survived the
@Skyway10K
! What an incredible experience. It was totally worth the pain and sweat to reach the peak of the Sunshine Skyway on two feet.
Still wrapping my mind around the devastation we saw in Fort Myers and Cape Coral. This barely scratches the surface. This beautiful place, home to many, “home away from home” to many more, and my first Florida home. Sending all my love and prayers to everyone hurting right now❤️
New 2020 hobbies:
-Mowing grass
-Complaining about mowing grass
-Worrying if there’s time to mow the grass before it rains
-Admiring freshly mowed grass
Happy 1st birthday to our sweet ONE! 🥳 Kennedy has filled our lives with joy, excitement, snuggles, and constant laughter. We’re proud to learn that she loves pizza as much as mom and dad🍕Getting to share her first year with all of you has made the experience even more special!
Happy Thanksgiving! I’m so thankful for the friends I’ve made on this feed over the years. You make me laugh, put smiles on my face, offer helpful advice and encouragement, and give crucial insight on how our stories impact you. Thanks for being here every step of the way! 🧡
I don’t know who needs this today but here’s a happy baby learning how to laugh.
It’s a gift that’ll carry her through the best and worst of times in life.
12 weeks ago, we were welcoming sweet Kennedy to the world. Now it's time to get back to work.
I’ve missed reporting, my wonderful work family, but most of all, I’ve missed sleep!😂
#MomJokes
aside, she's a true blessing and we're so lucky.
See you on
@FOX13News
after baseball!
I am truly grateful to have a support system that's never stopped pushing me forward on this journalism journey. Thank you to my
@WaynesburgU
family for this Young Alumni Leadership Award. I’ll always be proud to be a Yellow Jacket! 🧡🖤
Gov. DeSantis: “It’s really interesting how some of these talking heads on TV, particularly the ones who don’t want anyone to go back to work, how come they always look so clean, they always look so nice and kempt?”
Me texting my hairdresser minutes prior: ROOTS. SEND HELP. 😂
Today’s the day I celebrate Christmas since I’ll be working on the actual day. I’m catching up on all the movies I’ve missed. Christmas Vacation is coming up after Rudolph! What’s the holiday movie you must watch every single year? 🎄
I rush home to see my sweet baby during bath time 🛁 only to be promptly sprayed in the face with a squirt toy. 💦 She’s watched us do it enough times to figure it out.
Gotta remember that rain coat between shows! ☔️
We have started asking Kennedy random questions to see what she knows - and are blown away 🤯
She knows she lives in
@CityofTampa
🌴 We didn’t practice this with her.
Toddlers soak up way more information than you’d think!
I just put my sweet baby to bed, kissed her head, smelled her hair, and thought about all the beautiful moments that lie ahead.
Years ago, the parents of those 18 children and 3 adults killed today in Uvalde, TX did that same thing.
We CAN’T become numb to this. 💔
Early Valentine’s Day celebration in
@hydeparkvillage
💕 A 4:45 p.m. reservation is perfect for a mom and dad who still want to get some good sleep!😆 (My hair grew back for just one night.)
After 2+ years and 2 postponements, we’re finally headed to that One Particular Harbor in Margaritaville to see our old friend
@jimmybuffett
. FINS UP, Parrotheads! 🦜🦈 🌊 🍔
Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah, friends🎄🕎 I’ve witnessed so many generous acts and heard countless kind words spoken throughout the holidays. This time of year brings out the best in humanity. May the loving spirit of the season stay with us long after the lights have dimmed.
Enjoy a moment of relaxation with me and
@jimmybuffett
in the mangroves of Weedon Island Preserve 🌴 🏄🏼♀️ The wind made parts of today’s paddle boarding trip feel like I was fighting through molasses instead of salt water. 🥵But, it was a solid workout! 💪🏼
Here’s a little bit of happy news... I'd like to introduce you to the newest member of our family, "JFKitten!" Yes, like the 35th Prrrr-esident. He's 8 weeks old, a fuzzy orange ball of energy, and the snuggliest little lap cat. We adopted this sweet boy from Save Our Strays! 🐈
I just called
@EvanAxelbank
- my HUSBAND - "Alan" when tossing to him. And I'd love to say this is the first time I've mispronounced his name on-air but alas, it is not. I still get nervous!
Forever grateful for the kind women in the
@PITairport
bathroom who held my stressed cat and helped me clean his smelly carrier after a messy flight.🤢 Total strangers. Genuine patience, humor and understanding. A true moment of humanity in Pittsburgh. Not surprising here.🖤💛
I always wondered how I’d handle an uncontrollable cough on-air... 🤔
Turns out, it’s as awkward/painful as one would expect 😤
The rest of the night is looking up from here, folks!☝🏼
@carneashannah
@ajplus
Hey there - I'd appreciate if you'd take this tweet down. It's pretty irresponsible to throw random names around like that. First of all, we look nothing alike. But most important, those nasty words would never come out of my mouth.