Carla Bayron
Carla Bayron is a general assignment reporter for FOX 13 covering Polk County. She joined the team in September 2023.
Carla is a Sunshine State native who grew up in Palm Harbor. She attended Palm Harbor University High School and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Telecommunications.
After nearly six years reporting throughout the state of Michigan, she's thrilled to be back in the Tampa Bay area and closer to family. She said she will miss the Fall season, the beaches along Lake Michigan, and yes, even the snow, but only around Christmas time!
Throughout her career, Carla has covered numerous high-profile events, including the mass shooting at Oxford High School in Oakland County, MI, the officer-involved shooting death of Patrick Lyoya in Grand Rapids, President Trump's 2016 campaign rally in Ocala, Florida and white nationalist Richard Spencer's speaking appearance at the University of Florida.
In her spare time, Carla enjoys creative writing, playing video games with her husband, and cheering on the Florida Gators and Tampa Bay sports teams. She also loves traveling, eating, and exploring the outdoors.
The latest from Carla Bayron
Lake Bonny residents to confront Lakeland city leaders over home flooding: 'I just want it done'
Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Milton, dozens of people living near Lake Bonny in Lakeland are planning to attend a city commission meeting to discuss solutions to the lingering stormwater that has taken up residence at their doorsteps.
Residents along Lake Bonny still dealing with flooding, demanding answers
It has been nine days since Hurricane Milton hit Polk County and dumped more than a foot of rainfall in 24 hours.
Disney employee among 157 nabbed in Polk County human trafficking bust: Grady Judd
More than 150 people, including a Disney employee and 25 illegal immigrants, have been arrested in an undercover human trafficking sweep in Polk County that also led to the rescue of four potential human trafficking victims.
Church, ministries join forces to help feed tens of thousands in aftermath of Hurricane Milton
Churches and ministries are joining forces to feed tens of thousands of people in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
DeSantis, Hillsborough first responders say Tiger Dams show promise at preventing flood damage
You may have seen large orange inflatable tubes in the Tampa Bay area. They're called Tiger Dams and were very helpful in preventing flood damage to buildings.
Polk County residents get help from 18 insurance companies, FEMA at Insurance Village in Lakeland
If you need to file an insurance claim or just want that face-to-face interaction with your insurance company, you can have that at the Insurance Village.
'We're at our wit's end': Lakeland community flooded out by Hurricane Milton
Monday marks five days for residents of a mobile home community, and neighborhoods surrounding Lake Bonny have been dealing with floodwater caused by Hurricane Milton.
Northwest Lakeland residents work hard to bounce back after Hurricane Milton
Northwest Lakeland experienced a lot of flooding from the heavy rainfall caused by Hurricane Milton.
Rescue at flooded Plant City mobile home park leads to emotional reunion between mother and son
A mobile home park in Plant City is mostly underwater after Hurricane Milton caused devastating flooding that residents there say was never before seen.
Tornado warnings caused by Hurricane Milton threaten Polk County, Highlands County
We are beginning to see some significant damage caused by Hurricane Milton to our inland counties.