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 investigating patient charges, hospital billing practices
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is cracking down on what he calls deceptive hospital pricing.
Former Silver Airways workers want answers, final paychecks after airline shuts down: 'Everybody's angry'
It's now been a few days since Silver Airways announced they're ceasing all operations. It came as a shock to employees, including Thomas Durr.
Polk Pride Festival celebrates 10 years of providing safe space to LGBTQ community
Love was in the air in Lakeland on Saturday as Polk Pride celebrated its 10th annual pride festival.
Peaches the famed Hurricane Idalia flamingo turns up in Mexico after disappearing from Bay Area
A flamingo that became a viral sensation during Hurricane Idalia after being blown to Tampa Bay by wild winds has been located after disappearing for two years.
St. Pete consignment shop abruptly closes, thousands of dollars in designer goods missing
Thousands of dollars' worth of designer goods are missing from a St. Petersburg consignment shop. The store, Retreat Consignment, abruptly closed without any warning and now several sellers want to know where their stuff is and how to get it back.
Hillsborough County seeks feedback to decide how to spend $700 million in hurricane recovery funds
Hillsborough County residents filled the meeting room at The Platt Regional Library in Tampa Monday night to learn more about how the county plans to get back to normal after a devastating hurricane season.
Bald eagle infected with bird flu successfully rehabbed, released back into wild
A bald eagle infected with bird flu is back in the wild after making a full recovery.
Undocumented Sarasota college student detained by ICE in Texas, family pleads for her return
The family of an undocumented Sarasota college student is pleading for her to come back home after she was arrested and taken into ICE custody.
Florida ranked as the worst state in the country for aging in place: Study
When it comes to retiring, Florida is a popular spot for seniors, but a new study is challenging that long-held belief. New research on the best and worst states for "aging in place" has Florida ranked last in the country.
City of Tampa to host 'National Learn to Row Day' before both high school teams head to nationals
If you're looking for a new outdoor activity this summer, rowing may just be for you. It's one of the fast-growing sports in recent years, especially among high school students in search of college scholarships.