Learn about my colleagues!

Gabriella Garza


Gabriella Leonor Garza is a fourth-year student at the University of Florida. She was born and raised in Belle Glade, FL. She moved to Gainesville to begin her studies in telecommunications on the news track at UF. So far, she has experience in radio reporting and television reporting for PBS affiliated WUFT News. She is a multimedia journalist who has anchored in the News in 90 segment as well. As said on her official website, her biggest goal in life is to create. She plans to write and publish a book, be in a musical, film and direct a movie, and to "conquer the world one day at a time." Her positive attitude will certainly lead her to reach the stars!

Courtney Mims


Sports with Court! Courtney Mims is a sports reporter for WUFT News at the University of Florida. She is a fourth-year student graduating this December 2018. She has majored in telecommunications on the news track, with her focus on all things sports. She was raised in England, she says her dad has been one of the most influential figures in her career. Her dad worked as a British Basketball League coach, and so that's where it all began. Ever since she was a little girl, she says she knew she wanted to be a sports reporter. Courtney now works for ESPN Gainesville on the Swamp sidelines every Saturday filming highlights and live hits for the station. Watch out, because Court will soon be on every court near you!


Alexis Pastore


Alexis Pastore is a senior at the University of Florida majoring in telecommunications on the news track. She was born and raised in Tampa, Florida and says she grew up with a passion for sports, sharing stories and helping those around her. She has worked as a radio reporter for PBS affiliated WUFT News and has produced content for NPR's All Things Considered. As a multimedia journalist, she has edited, and written her stories for tv segments like News in 90. Alexis has been very involved during her time at UF as she has served as a Campus Diplomat, UF Preview Staffer and First Year Florida Peer Leader. Alexis Pastore now works as WUFT's First at Five news anchor on Wednesdays. Her bright smile and personality will sure lead her to do more great things! 


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