Emari Craft
Emari Craft is a digital marketing specialist for FOX 13.
She joined the team in 2023 as a digital content creator and was promoted in 2024.
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 a 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
Sarasota conductor appears in Bad Bunny’s halftime show: 'The music feels like home'
You may have spotted a familiar face in the Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday. Sarasota Orchestra Music Director, Giancarlo Guerrero, traded the concert hall for the stadium turf to join Bad Bunny in an unforgettable performance.
Watch: South Florida pizzeria makes viral 'Everglades Pizza' with iguana meat
One South Florida pizzeria is pushing the boundaries on traditional toppings by adding a cold-stunned catch to the menu. Bucks Coal Fired Pizza in North Palm Beach created what they are calling the world's first iguana pizza.
TikToker eats iguana tacos during South Florida cold snap: 'That right there is a Florida man taco'
Recent freezing temperatures in South Florida led to classic sunshine state chaos as cold-stunned iguanas fell from trees. While some residents were cautious, one TikTok creator went viral for turning the invasive lizard into iguana tacos.
Watch: Florida man gathers ‘blanket’ of frozen iguanas during cold snap
A group of Florida influencers took advantage of rare freezing temperatures in the Sunshine State to make a "blanket" of cold-stunned iguanas.
Video: Pinellas Park woman jumps rope in intense ‘Spider Wall’ workout at Ninja Warrior training facility
A woman in Pinellas Park showed her strength during a workout at a Ninja Warrior training facility.
Florida deputy handcuffs runaway emu: 'This is definitely a new one'
A runaway emu ended up in handcuffs after trying to evade a St. Johns County deputy on Friday, Jan. 9.
Bruno Mars is bringing 'The Romantic Tour' to Tampa in September: Here's how you can get tickets
Bruno Mars is releasing a new song on Friday and announced that his long-awaited fourth solo album "The Romantic" will be released on Feb. 27.
Suspects accused of dumping sick puppies in a Largo park illegally bred dogs: Police
Two suspects were arrested and face 12 counts of felony animal cruelty charges each after police say they abandoned dogs in Taylor Park.
Hernando County burn victims airlifted to trauma center after RV fire
Two burn victims are in serious condition after being rescued from a fire early Friday morning, according to officials.
New USF president announced, Moez Limayem will start in 2026
Moez Limayem will be the University of South Florida's ninth president.