Gabrielle is going digital as WFLA.com’s sports reporter.

Gabrielle suits up with her love to report on the issues and on the athletes influencing the community. It is an honor for her to share these stories with you.

She was born in Somers Point, New Jersey, but she was raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia.

She graduated from the Schreyer Honors College at the Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism.

Her reporting career has taken her to Evansville, Indiana and to Fort Myers, Florida. Now, she is happily settling into the city of Tampa and feels lucky to cover events in the area for you.

Have a news tip or want to say hello? Email Gabrielle at GShirley@wfla.com.