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
North Port community shows support, solidarity for family of Gabby Petito
The disappearance of a 22-year-old North Port woman who was on a road trip with her fiancé has gripped the small Sarasota County town.
Men posing as Duke Energy employees prompt St. Petersburg police investigation
St. Petersburg police are warning residents after a doorbell video captured what they say are men posing as Duke Energy employees knocking on doors and trying to get inside homes.
Tampa rejects developer's plan to take down South Tampa grand oaks
Tree advocates fighting a developer to save two grand oak trees from being chopped down were handed a win Tuesday night. The city of Tampa rejected plans to cut them down as part of a new townhome development.
Company mandates may not change made-up minds about vaccines
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11-year-old girl shot in Polk Co. rampage is resilient and recovering, family says
The family of the 11-year-old girl – the only survivor of Sunday's deadly shooting rampage in Polk County that left four people dead – says the girl was shot multiple times and is continuing to recover at Tampa General Hospital.
Power outages, lack of cell service impacting Hurricane Ida rescue efforts
As floodwaters from Hurricane Ida surround homes throughout the New Orleans area, volunteer boaters are busy at work rescuing people in need, but power outages and lack of cell phone service is making it difficult.
Bay Area medical teams go to Louisiana after Ida devastates area already struggling under pandemic
A Tampa Bay area non-profit is coordinating flights for several doctors and nurses to Louisiana to help people in need after Hurricane Idea.
Tampa man continues effort to extract Afghan interpreters after official US departure
A Tampa man is continuing his work to help Afghans find asylum after the attack at the Hamid Karzai Airport and the last US plane leaves the embattled country.
Tampa residents call for justice, end to gun violence after shooting death of 4-year-old girl
One week after a 4-year-old girl was shot and killed in Tampa, community members are calling for an end to gun violence. Dozens of people took to the streets to call for justice as police search for a suspect.
Program helps renters, landlords as eviction moratorium ends
The University Area Community Development Corporation's eviction defense program was created in partnership with United Way Suncoast and Bay Area Legal Services to help landlords and tenants find financial assistance.