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
Trump administration's Endangered Species Committee approves loophole to allow Gulf oil drilling
A meeting of the federal Endangered Species Committee ended in a vote to approve the sidestepping of endangered species regulations for oil developers to drill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Gov. DeSantis signs Missy’s Law as he calls for House to impeach judge who let her accused killer out on bond
Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills into law while in Tampa on Tuesday morning.
GOP candidate for governor says Islam is not compatible with American society
The Republican candidate for governor, Paul Renner, has unveiled a slew of proposals in response to what he says is a growing threat from Muslims to incorporate religious principles into American government.
AI turbocharging home renderings as agents try to make the sale
With inflation, interest rates and construction costs taking bites out of the real estate industry, agents are using new tools to make homes more appealing.
Special election on Tuesday will test whether national political winds reach Florida
Tuesday is a special election day for 300,000 voters in Florida's Senate District 14.
Hillsborough water main construction: Sales drop 60% for Bloomingdale businesses
A construction project to build a major water main is causing several businesses in Eastern Hillsborough County to see sales drop by 60 percent.
Apollo Beach Army veteran inspires women to be leaders
The moment America was thrust into a new world, Shirley Baez knew she'd be in the front row.
Port Richey woman shares struggle with long COVID years after infection
Six years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Americans are still living with its long-term effects.
Florida Legislature moving in different directions on AI regulations
The state Senate is now on the board with two bills that are intended to protect Floridians from the worst consequences of the latest computer technology.
Citrus County residents, commissioners in battle over potential data center in Holder
A developer is urging Citrus County commissioners to more than double their rights over land in Holder to build an industrial park.