Jordan Bowen
Jordan Bowen joined FOX 13 News as a reporter in July of 2018. Previously, he worked for three years as a reporter for WDTN-TV in Dayton, Ohio.
While in Ohio, Jordan covered some major national stories, including, the deadly Fireball ride accident at the Ohio State Fair and the funeral of Otto Warmbier. He also got to do an interview and partake in some target practice with the world’s youngest professional knife thrower, who’s just 7 years old. (Don’t worry; he still has all his fingers).
Before Ohio, Jordan spent three years working as a reporter for KOMU-TV in Columbia, Missouri.
Jordan is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and also a member of Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. While in college, Jordan served as an investigative unit intern for Inside Edition in New York City and interned for PBS in Washington, D.C.
When he’s not reporting the news, you’ll probably find him enjoying the Bay Area’s natural beauty, especially the beach.Jordan is excited to be able to call the Tampa Bay area home. He’s originally from the Kansas City suburb of Independence, Missouri. It’s safe to say this Midwestern-born, wannabe beach bum is happy to finally be living out his dream in the Sunshine State.
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The latest from Jordan Bowen
HCA follows BayCare in pausing some non-emergency procedures in Pinellas County
HCA facilities in Pinellas County will put a hold on non-emergency procedures that require an overnight stay in the hospital in an effort to keep beds in the intensive care unit available.
Pinellas County beaches packed during holiday weekend
Red-hot heat, white sand and blue skies were the perfect combination for thousands of people as they hit Pinellas County beaches Saturday to celebrate this year's Fourth of July holiday.
Independence Day fireworks may trigger flashbacks for those who fought for our freedom
Fourth of July is a time to celebrate our freedom, but for those who fought for it, Independence Day can be tough. The sound of fireworks can trigger flashbacks to combat for some veterans living with PTSD.
Florida would need to triple contact tracing workforce to meet pandemic criteria
Imagine being given a list of 23 people and told that you need to track down and contact every person that each of those 23 people has come into contact with in the last two weeks. Time is of the essence because those contacts may have been exposed to COVID-19.
Community helps return Tampa family's wayward therapy dog
A Tampa family is overjoyed to be back with their dog, Sully.
Police body cameras, support for Black-owned businesses proposed by Lakeland residents at race relations forum
Lakeland City Commissioners held a race relations forum Monday, but they weren’t there to speak or discuss. Monday was all about listening.
Black community leaders and local law enforcement agencies virtually gather for town hall
Protests across the county over the death of George Floyd are kicking starting conversations within local Bay Area communities between Black community leaders and local law enforcement agencies. Sunday, the Manatee and Sarasota county chapters of the NAACP and local law enforcement agencies held their first town hall.
Pinellas County does not plan on closing beaches for holiday weekend
As COVID-19 cases climb in Florida, Bay Area beaches are staying busy. In Pinellas County, beaches have been back open since May 4 and as of right now officials have no plans to close them for the Fourth of July.
Two dead after crash involving 7 vehicles, 2 tractor-trailers on I-75 in Manatee County
Two people were killed and four others hospitalized in a crash on Interstate 75 in Manatee County involving seven vehicles and two tractor-trailers.
Pinellas County commissioners approve mandatory face mask ordinance
Pinellas County commissioners voted for an ordinance making face masks mandatory in most indoor, public spaces, to combat the spread of COVID-19.