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
JD Vance in Lakeland: VP joins Florida republican candidates ahead of closer-than-expected races
During a rally in Lakeland for GOP candidates, Vice President JD Vance admitted that Republicans are in the midst of a "live fight."
Florida boaters race to shore after St. Elmo's fire appears: 'What in the world?'
A routine boat inspection turned into a high-speed escape when static electricity from a fast-moving storm began generating St. Elmo's fire on a vessel 50 miles off Bradenton.
David Jolly addresses campaign cash gap in Florida governor race
The race for Florida's next governor might be tight in the polls, but on the fundraising front, there's not much of a fight. Byron Donalds has brought in nearly eight times as much money as David Jolly.
Ybor City intersection named after Tampa police officer killed in line of duty 77 years ago
The City of Tampa unveiled a street sign honoring Morris Lopez, a police officer killed in 1949 while shielding a paperboy during a drive-by shooting in Ybor City.
Former IMG student, college volleyball player dies of rare blood disorder at 20: 'A beautiful soul'
The family of a college volleyball player is deep in mourning after Amanda Mack, 20, died of a rare blood disorder in Tampa.
Tampa Bay Lightning host fantasy camp to benefit community, foundation and alumni
The Tampa Bay Lightning wrapped up their "fantasy camp" on Monday with a slate of championship games held at Benchmark International Arena.
Charges dropped against State Rep. Linda Chaney's husband after $105K repayment
The Pinellas County state attorney has dropped state fund theft charges against William Yovic, husband of State Rep. Linda Chaney, following full repayment of owed sales taxes.
David Jolly gains in governor's race as he focuses on data centers
The Florida governor's campaign got a jolt after a new poll showed Rep. Byron Donalds and Former Rep. David Jolly are locked in a tight race.
Common Cents Act could put end to penny production, targets nickel metal changes
The U.S. House and Senate have now passed the "Common Cents Act," which ends production of the penny. However, it also allows for the U.S. Mint to start looking for a new way to make nickels.
Sen. Rick Scott slams Congress over rising cost of living
On the heels of the House adjourning until after the midterms, Sen. Rick Scott is blaming members of both parties for not taking up consequential bills that could lower the cost of living.