Briona Arradondo
Briona Arradondo anchors the 6 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. on FOX 13 on the weekends and reports during weekdays. She’s an Emmy-award-winning journalist who joined the FOX 13 News team in August 2018.
Briona earned her Master’s degree in broadcast journalism and international affairs at American University in Washington, D.C. She’s an Atlanta area native and graduated from Berry College in Rome, Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in communication and Spanish. She discovered her love of broadcasting after interning at WSB-TV in Atlanta.
After growing up as an Army brat, Briona developed a passion for travel, culture and great food. When she’s not dreaming up her next adventure, you can find her running to train for a distance race, exploring the latest restaurants and enjoying Central Florida’s theme park scene.
Before working in Tampa Bay, Briona worked as a reporter and fill-in anchor for WSMV in Nashville. While in Music City, she earned a regional Emmy Award for her reporting on breaking news during severe flooding across Middle Tennessee. Briona also collaborated with international media, contributing live reports for BBC World News from the scene of the deadly Waffle House mass shooting that killed four people in April 2018.
Briona began her broadcast journalism career at WTOV in Steubenville, Ohio, where she worked as a weekend anchor and reporter. After spending a couple of years in the snowy Ohio Valley, she traveled south to Chattanooga, Tennessee to work for WTVC as a reporter and fill-in anchor. While there, she earned an Associated Press award for her hard news reporting on gangs.
Briona loves to tell community -driven stories and would enjoy hearing from you! You can reach her at briona.arradondo@fox.com or Facebook or Instagram.
The latest from Briona Arradondo
Florida wildfire dangers persist — Here's how to reduce your risk
Grass everywhere is crispy and dry, and a burn manager in Pasco County said it’s a critical time in wildfire season.
Florida housing relief: Bill aimed at cutting closing costs for families clears first hurdle
State lawmakers are considering a few bills to help first-time homebuyers in Florida, including one that would waive taxes for low to moderate-income families.
Florida first-time homebuyers: New bill would require employers to assist with down payments, closing costs
State Representative Jervonte Edmonds is looking at a way to make it easier for Floridians to live where they work.
New Tampa exhibit shines light on Black pioneers in horse racing: 'The Heart of the Turf'
African Americans once dominated horse racing, creating its foundation as star jockeys and trainers until their heritage and contributions were largely forgotten or erased. The Keeneland Library of Lexington, Kentucky, though, is making sure the country remembers.
Pre-hospital blood transfusions possible in Pasco County, giving patients fighting chance
Minutes matter when you’re seriously hurt in an ambulance and in need of blood, but getting that blood quickly replaced doesn’t happen until you reach the hospital.
Smartwatch Health Alerts: Tampa cardiologist shares when to see a doctor
Many people wear smartwatches or use some type of wearable device that tells you about your health and your heart, but a Tampa cardiologist said it’s important to know what you’re looking at and when it’s time to see a doctor.
St. Pete police chief answers questions about ICE enforcement, safety in community forum
Immigration enforcement was a concern among some residents at a community policing forum Wednesday night in St. Petersburg, as the police chief answered many questions about warrants and violence seen in other cities.
3D printed organs helping TGH doctors better prepare for difficult surgeries
Everyone’s body is different, and what may work for one patient in surgery may not work for another. Doctors at Tampa General Hospital are using 3D printing as an innovative option to better treat patients.
Florida looks to detect crop disease early with drones, AI as nation’s 3rd celery producer
As the nation’s third-leading producer of celery, Florida’s celery fields are valuable crops in the winter but susceptible to early blight disease, which can lead to costly losses.
State law creating uterine fibroid research database not implemented 4 years later – what 1 lawmaker is doing
Lawmakers approved it, Governor Ron DeSantis signed it, but the law never actually got implemented four years ago to establish the uterine fibroid research database.