Emari Craft
Emari Craft joined the FOX 13 News team in 2023 as a digital content creator.
Her journalism career began as an intern at FOX 13. She is a native of Lakeland, Florida who earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communications with a concentration in broadcast news and minor in Africana Studies from the University of South Florida.
She believes that great storytelling uplifts the voices of underserved communities and expands the audiences’ knowledge about a variety of topics that impact their lives.
When she’s not writing the latest story, she enjoys going to theme parks, visiting museums, trying different cuisines and exploring the Tampa Bay Area.
The latest from Emari Craft
911 caller saw video of fight between co-workers who killed each other on Lido Key: 'His head was bloody'
Two men, a 32-year old and a 50-year old, were found dead at a rental on Lido Key on Tuesday morning.
SpaceX Falcon 9 launch postponed due to weather
SpaceX is planning to launch Falcon 9 on Wednesday afternoon.
University of Florida offering Jimmy Buffett course this fall
A new one-credit honors elective at the University of Florida gives students the chance to learn all about the legendary singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett.
Last chance to register to vote before Florida's 2024 Primary Election is today, Monday July 22
The deadline to register to vote or change your party affiliation before the 2024 Primary Election in Florida is Monday, July 22.
Tampa run club helping community stay healthy and active
The co-founders of Rolling Proud Run Club (RPRC) say everyone is welcome regardless of their running abilities.
Tampa coffeehouse cultivating inclusivity by hiring people with disabilities
Coffee Uniting People (CUP) is creating inclusive opportunities in the Bay Area.
What Fourth of July events are happening in the Tampa Bay Area?
A variety of Fourth of July events are happening in the Tampa Bay Area this year.
Lauryn Hill, the Fugees making a stop in Tampa during anniversary tour this summer
Ready or not, here she comes (hopefully). Ms. Lauryn Hill and the Fugees are coming to Tampa during "The Celebration Continues: The Miseducation Anniversary Tour 2024" this summer.
Polk County mother-daughter duo sell personalized apparel that celebrates women
A Winter Haven woman who started making masks during the pandemic transitioned her business to inspirational and personalized apparel.
Wanted Lakeland man caught after his phone rang while he was hiding in ceiling, deputies say
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a wanted man after removing him from a ceiling on Saturday afternoon.