Ryan Burkett
Ryan Burkett is a proud Tampa native who came home to join the digital team at FOX 13 News in March 2024.
Ryan holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Tampa and a master’s from the University of Central Florida, both in communication with a focus on journalism.
After stops at WPSD-TV in Paducah, Kentucky, and WALB-TV and Albany, Georgia, Ryan spent nine years at WKMG-TV in Orlando as a news producer. While in Orlando, he covered major stories including the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting, several hurricanes and historic rocket launches. He also produced the annual Fourth of July "Fireworks at the Fountain" live special in conjunction with the City of Orlando.
Ryan grew up watching FOX 13 and is glad to be back home sharing his strong passion for news and all things broadcasting.
When he’s not helping keep the Bay Area informed, Ryan enjoys sports – especially the Rays, Bucs and Lightning – along with family and friends, music, and traveling (road trips are his favorite!).
The latest from Ryan Burkett
Judge considering bond for 'Black Swan' Ashley Benefield while she appeals conviction
A Manatee County judge will soon decide whether to grant bond for Ashley Benefield while she appeals her manslaughter conviction in the 2020 shooting death of her estranged husband.
Man arrested for DUI after hitting, critically injuring pedestrian: SPPD
A man faces criminal charges, including DUI, after St. Petersburg police say he hit a pedestrian, leaving him critically injured.
Part of Bay Area under freeze warning Friday morning. Here's how low temperatures could drop
The Tampa Bay area is not done with chilly weather just yet. A freeze warning will be in effect Thursday night into Friday morning for part of the region, while the entire Bay Area will be under a cold weather advisory.
Historic winter storm brings record snowfall to Florida
The winter storm that moved through Florida on Tuesday into Wednesday is one for the record books, smashing the previous all-time high for snowfall in the Sunshine State.
Stranded boater rescued from Manatee County sandbar after 15 hours
First responders pulled a stranded boater to safety before weather conditions took a turn for the worse, the North River Fire District said.
Deadly hit-and-run suspect's father arrested, son still on the run: BPD
The Bradenton Police Department says it has arrested the father of a man wanted in a deadly hit-and-run investigation.
Florida man accused of using artificial intelligence to create child porn, deputies say
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office says a man faces criminal charges for possessing child pornography, some of which was created using artificial intelligence, marking the first such case in the county.
Multiple inches of snow likely in Florida, winter storm warning extends through northern part of state
Parts of Florida are under a winter storm warning with multiple inches of snow expected on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Pasco County man accused of offering child to other men for sexual favors: 'We got the devil off the street'
Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco had plenty of strong words on Tuesday for a man recently arrested in a human trafficking investigation involving a child.
Florida deputies bust 'elaborate' marijuana grow house, utility theft operation: HCSO
The Hardee County Sheriff's Office says it has busted a marijuana grow house containing nearly $200,000 worth of plants, along with a “sophisticated" setup that involved stealing utilities.