Jordan Bowen
Jordan Bowen joined FOX 13 News as a reporter in July 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.
If you have a story idea, email Jordan at jordan.bowen@fox.com, or follow him on Facebook and Twitter.
The latest from Jordan Bowen
Florida AG warns of ‘evil twin’ scam being used in public spaces with free Wi-Fi
Anytime you've traveled, you've probably connected to free Wi-Fi at airports or coffee shops. Cyber experts said next time think twice before you do, because there could be hackers waiting to steal your information.
Big tech companies in court battle with Florida over young teens having access to social media
Come January, a new Florida law is set to take effect that will ban teens 14 and under from creating social media accounts on sites like Facebook, Snapchat and YouTube. But, the Computer & Communications Industry Association, which is representing those companies, said that the law violates the constitution and are now asking a judge to issue an injunction to keep the law from taking effect.
Plant City residents left with unbearable smell in homes after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Many families have scars left behind on their homes after the one-two punch from mother nature. Water lines stretch along their walls because water flowed inside, but some neighbors in Plant City said the floodwater that got into their homes may have been toxic.
Mosquito-borne illness found in Bay Area after Hurricane Milton
The Florida Department of Health (FDH) in Hillsborough County has now confirmed a fourth human case of the mosquito-borne illness dengue fever. As a result, officials are conducting aerial spraying to combat the spread.
Florida sees dramatic increase in flesh-eating bacteria cases after back-to-back hurricanes
Doctors are warning people about flesh-eating bacteria after the Florida Department of Health saw a dramatic increase in confirmed cases of vibrio vulnificus in the Tampa Bay area.
Ridge Manor residents salvage what they can from homes surrounded by floodwaters
Ridge Manor residents were in waders Tuesday as they moved out anything they could from their homes, which are now surrounded by several feet of water. They're salvaging what they can before everything they own is underwater and impossible to reach.
Ridge Manor residents surrounded by devastating levels of flooding: 'Nowhere else to go'
It’s a level of devastation residents said they never could have imagined would happen in Ridge Manor, located in Hernando County. Since Thursday, residents said the water around their homes has continued rising.
‘Heartless’ thief steals $325K debris removal truck from Kansas City crew cleaning up after Hurricane Milton
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a debris removal truck was stolen from a Kansas City crew helping out after the hurricanes.
'This is truly unprecedented': Withlacoochee River continues to flood out communities
Hurricane Milton is far from a distant memory, and many homes and cars are underwater in the Ridge Manor area of Hernando County.
Hurricanes severely damage Pinellas Hope’s complex for homeless community
The punches from Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton took a toll on families across the Bay Area. It's also severely impacted our charities.