Evan Axelbank
Evan Axelbank joined the FOX 13 News reporting team in January 2014.
Evan is originally from the Bronx and graduated from Ithaca College on the South Hill of Ithaca, New York, with a degree in journalism and a minor in politics. Although Evan started his career in New York, working at WROC in Rochester and News 10 in Syracuse, he is no stranger to the Florida sunshine. He is also familiar with the Tampa Bay area.
He spent the last three years working at WPTV in West Palm Beach. While there, he covered presidential debates, tropical storms, the NBA Finals, and the Republican National Convention in Tampa.
Evan is an avid Mets fan, loves to read books about American history, and can be seen on the golf course in his spare time.
The latest from Evan Axelbank
Mike Beltran sues political group over doctored campaign image
Former State Rep. Mike Beltran sued a political action committee that he says forged an image of him that did not depict reality, and that it failed to disclose it was built with AI — as required under Florida law.
St. Petersburg mayoral race: Ken Welch, Charlie Crist expected to head to runoff ahead of August vote
Barbs are being traded in the race for St. Petersburg Mayor, with neither of the top two polling leaders expecting the race to be decided without going to a runoff.
Pizza Hut in Homosassa Springs revives classic 1980s look, sees sales soar
A restaurant franchisee is bringing back 1980s nostalgia by transforming a Homosassa Springs Pizza Hut into a retro dining room complete with vintage decor and traditional menu favorites.
Tampa Bay Rays stadium negotiations get boost from councilor as new plan floated
A possible new plan to move the Tampa Bay Rays stadium proposal forward is being floated by councilor Bill Carlson.
Florida governor primary: Byron Donalds leads polling ahead of vote
Three Republican candidates for Florida governor made campaign trail stops in the Tampa Bay area on Tuesday.
'One Tampa' tower: Downtown high-rise tops off at 42 stories
Construction workers and developers gathered at the corner of Tampa and Twiggs streets to celebrate the topping-off of downtown Tampa's tallest luxury residential skyscraper.
Hillsborough County commissioners vote to draft one-year data center pause
The Hillsborough County Commission took the first step toward a moratorium blocking the controversial data centers until their impact on communities and the environment can be studied.
Florida GOP primary: DeSantis praises — but doesn't endorse — Paul Renner
With just under two weeks until Florida's primary for governor, the incumbent is weighing in.
Hillsborough schools to start year with top grades and fewer teacher openings
Hillsborough Schools Superintendent Van Ayres was joined by Dr. Henry Mack, the new Florida education commissioner, during a kickoff event for the school year.
Judge rules Florida Amendment 3 ballot language unlawful, orders 10-day rewrite
A Tallahassee judge ordered the Florida attorney general to re-write Amendment 3, saying the language currently in the proposal is political.