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
St. Pete police investigate 'suspicious' death after woman's body was found in a car
St. Petersburg police are investigating the death of a woman after he body was found inside a car.
Clearwater makes rules for impending e-scooter trial run
Clearwater is a step closer to allowing e-scooters on the streets.
Bradenton soldier laid to rest in Sarasota
Several hundred people came together Wednesday afternoon to pay their respects to a hometown soldier killed during a training mission in South Korea. 20-year-old Nicholas Panipinto of Bradenton died after the vehicle he was in rolled over.
Dog owners take off after animals attack man playing disc golf at Picnic Island Park
Police are searching for the owners of two dogs a man says bit him while he was playing disc golf Monday afternoon.
Man sells valuable possessions to help church
A Wauchula man is showing us all what it truly means to give by auctioning off his most prized possessions, including an antique sportscar and a boat. In total, $100,000 he raised is going to support his church.
School pauses to remember aide who spent her life helping others
A teacher's aide who deputies say was shot and killed by her boyfriend is being remembered by her students.
Praying for a cure: Genetic test uncovers Florida girl's extremely rare disorder
Tessa Bruner is the only child in Florida suffering from CLN2, also known as Batten Disease. It's an extremely rare nervous system disorder that comes with a life expectancy of just eight to 10 years.
Proposal to convert historic home into preschool draws concerns about traffic, preservation
The Deen House in Lakeland's Lake Morton Historic District is under contract to be sold to a couple who would like to convert the home into a community preschool, but neighbors have lots of questions about what the means for them.
Pot or hemp? NYPD bust highlights growing drug confusion
Detectives in New York thought they confiscated more than 100 pounds of marijuana, but the dispensary worker arrested for having it says it was actually legal hemp, not illegal marijuana.
1 dead, 2 injured in Land O' Lakes house fire
Investigators are trying to figure what caused a deadly house fire in Land O' Lakes Saturday afternoon, which killed an elderly man and sent two other people to the hospital.