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WOODY WOMMACK

Title: Multimedia Journalist/Sports
Department: Newsroom
Contact: 239-263-4767 | Send WOODY an email

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Growing up on a Christmas tree farm in rural Oregon, 13 miles from a town with a population just over 800, life as a member of the media was the last thing on my mind. After moving at age 10 to the big city (Cottage Grove, Ore. population 8,000) I discovered cable TV and more importantly 24-hour news and sports. During my teenage years I became more and more fond to the idea of being a sports reporter, and turned in my ball and cleats for a microphone and a computer. I worked in local radio and then for the local newspaper before leaving Oregon one year after my high school graduation. After a brief stop in North Carolina I moved to Orlando to attend the University of Central Florida. I graduated in May of 2008 with a degree in Journalism and worked as a freelance sports writer until joining the Daily News in April 2009.

During my time as a freelancer I worked for publications all over the U.S., covering everything from little league to major college football, the NFL and the NBA. Papers, magazines and Web sites that have published my work include USA Today, the Orlando Sentinel, the Dallas Morning News, San Jose Mercury-News, Beckett Baseball, Yahoo.com, ESPN.com among many others.

I'm thrilled to be living and working in Southwest Florida but I'm still new to the area so if you have any story ideas, tips on good places to eat or any other feedback, please feel free to email me at wmwommack@naplesnews.com

Position History

Multimedia Journalist/Sports
Newsroom
04/20/2009 - current
Correspondent - Sports
Newsroom
07/20/2008 - 04/20/2009

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Prepzone Homepage	08/10/2009

KELLY CUP FINALS: Standing-room-only tickets all that remain for Game 5 tonight Updated 05/23/2012 at 2:31 p.m.
Despite being on the verge of winning the Kelly Cup for the first time in the team’s 14-year history, Florida Everblades players and coaches are towing the company line heading into tonight’s Game 5 against the Las Vegas Wranglers.
KELLY CUP FINALS: Everblades on cusp of Cup with 3-1 win Updated 05/23/2012 at 1:36 a.m.
The Florida Everblades defeated Las Vegas 3-1 on Tuesday night at Germain Arena. The Blades now hold a 3-1 series lead in the Kelly Cup Finals, with Game 5 scheduled for Wednesday night.
KELLY CUP FINALS: Blades hoping to keep momentum going into Game 4 after 3-day break Published 05/21/2012 at 3:20 p.m.
ESTERO — After three games in the Kelly Cup Finals, the Florida Everblades have followed the script nearly perfectly. They stole a game in Las Vegas and, in the process, home-ice advantage in the series, then followed that up with ...
KELLY CUP FINALS: Everblades take time to rest after big win in Game 3 Published 05/19/2012 at 5:55 p.m.
After a victory 14 years in the making, it’s only fitting the Florida Everblades players get a day off.
KELLY CUP FINALS: Everblades complete comeback in Game 3 to take 2-1 series lead Updated 05/19/2012 at 12:01 a.m.
On Thursday, Florida Everblades coach Greg Poss said momentum is a fragile thing that is difficult to regain once it’s lost. But on Friday night at Germain Arena, his team did exactly that.
Blades defeat Wranglers, take 2 game to 1 lead in Kelly Cup Finals Updated 05/18/2012 at 10:46 p.m.
The Florida Everblades have taken a 2 game to 1 lead in the Kelly Cup Finals over the Las Vegas Wranglers. The Blades defeated the Wrangers 4-3 this evening.
KELLY CUP FINALS: Blades draw even with 7-2 victory in Game 2 Updated 05/16/2012 at 5:17 a.m.
Down 2-1 in the middle of the second period and on a seemingly endless parade to the penalty box, things didn’t look good for the Florida Everblades on Tuesday night. But things changed at the drop of a hat — ...
KELLY CUP FINALS: Diehards trek to Vegas to support Everblades Published 05/15/2012 at 6:05 p.m.
When the Florida Everblades players walked into the Orleans Hotel, they there were: loyal members of the Everblades fan club who made the cross-country trip to watch the team play in the Kelly Cup Finals in person.
KELLY CUP FINALS: Everblades fall just short in Game 1 to Wranglers PHOTOS Updated 05/15/2012 at 2:11 a.m.
There was former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, “Viva Las Vegas” pumping through the Orleans Arena, and even slot machines on the concourse. It had all the makings of a great Vegas night.
KELLY CUP FINALS: Las Vegas, Florida more than just sunny climates for hockey players Published 05/14/2012 at 9:46 p.m.
In the lead-up to Monday night’s Game 1 of the Kelly Cup Finals, talk of similarities between the two teams came from both locker rooms. Both can score, both can play defense and both are hot at the right time ...