Sophia Perricone

Emmy-award winning journalist

toledo, ohio, united states

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I am an Emmy-award winning journalist turned digital and social media professional who is able to work under tight deadlines, while keeping quality in all of my work. My strongest skills include writing, shooting and editing content (photos and videos), and developing strategies to grow engagement, following, and reach on multiple platforms. I am able to learn new skills and topics quickly and adapt and adjust to changing environments with ease.

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Toledo soldier surprises mother after months at training camp

TOLEDO, Ohio — A Toledo mother of four got the surprise of a lifetime on Friday night. Breanna Hernandez’s son, Austin, surprised his family as they were sitting down to a meal at La Fiesta Mexican restaurant, after months in Georgia for military training... See more

wtol.com•Sophia Perricone•Dec 20, 2025

'It really wasn't a hard decision at all': Holland woman donates kidney to her father | wtol.com

HOLLAND, Ohio — Donald Heller was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease in his 40s. By the time he reached his 50s, he learned he'd need a kidney transplant. "It's a congenital birth defect. My kidneys are way undersized and so they still work, but over t... See more

wtol.com•Sophia Perricone•Dec 17, 2025

Health department shares tips as two schools close due to high rates of illness

TOLEDO, Ohio — The holiday break is starting early for some local students, but it's not all fun and holiday cheer. Oregon City School superintendent Jim Fritz said nearly 27% of Fassett Junior High students were out of class Monday with flu and norovirus... See more

wtol.com•Sophia Perricone•Dec 16, 2025

Swanton council considering proposal to add fees, restrictions to food trucks

SWANTON, Ohio — Food truck owners who plan on setting up shop in Swanton could be facing new regulations. City council is considering proposals that would impose fees on food trucks and set limits on where they can operate and when. For Maybe Cheese Born ... See more

wtol.com•Sophia Perricone•Dec 15, 2025

'$20,500 won't cover the cost of attendance': Healthcare leaders weigh in on proposal to cap loans for some healthcare students | wtol.com

TOLEDO, Ohio — As part of President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," the federal Department of Education is proposing new guidelines that would cap federal loans for graduate healthcare programs. Students in any graduate health program the departm... See more

wtol.com•Sophia Perricone•Dec 10, 2025

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Master Of Science, Marketing at Pace University - Lubin School Of BusinessGraduated: 2024

Bachelor Of Arts, Communications at Pace UniversityGraduated: 2019

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Toledo soldier surprises mother after months at training camp

'It really wasn't a hard decision at all': Holland woman donates kidney to her father | wtol.com

Health department shares tips as two schools close due to high rates of illness

Swanton council considering proposal to add fees, restrictions to food trucks

'$20,500 won't cover the cost of attendance': Healthcare leaders weigh in on proposal to cap loans for some healthcare students | wtol.com

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Toledo soldier surprises mother after months at training camp

'It really wasn't a hard decision at all': Holland woman donates kidney to her father | wtol.com

Health department shares tips as two schools close due to high rates of illness

Swanton council considering proposal to add fees, restrictions to food trucks

'$20,500 won't cover the cost of attendance': Healthcare leaders weigh in on proposal to cap loans for some healthcare students | wtol.com

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