Hanky Hazelton
News Reporter
hhazelton@lptv.org
(218) 333-3035
Hanky Q. Hazelton is a news reporter who takes local stories and gives them an interesting angle to keep an audience engaged. He is able to shoot, edit, write and produce a package for Lakeland news.
Hanky grew up in Michigan and attended high school at Beth Haven Baptist Academy. After graduation, he worked at the local factory but knew he wanted more for his life. After great consideration, he decided to enroll at Full sail University. He studied and obtained his bachelor’s degree in Sports Broadcasting and media of journalism.
He’s ventured across the country to report on the Detroit Lions, Michigan State Spartans, Eastern Florida State College Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Toby Keith.
In his spare time, he enjoys networking with others and listening to motivational podcasts. His hobbies include the gym, fishing, and hiking.