Emari Craft
Emari Craft is the digital marketing specialist for FOX 13 and host of Florida For Reel.
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
Duo linked to 9 burglaries in Hernando County, sheriff's office asking for help identifying suspects
Two suspects officials believe were involved in a series of business burglaries were caught on camera and the Hernando County Sheriff's Office is asking the public if they recognize them.
Firefighters get grasp on Hernando County fire that torched 120 acres
A brush fire that broke out in Hernando County on Sunday night was 100 percent contained by Monday evening.
Hernando Democratic Party chairman arrested, Republican Party of Florida calling for immediate removal
Chair and State Committee member of the Hernando County Democratic Party, Brian Stewart, was arrested on Saturday on charges of battery.
Florida man’s wild attempt to save car from hail goes viral: "I’d rather go down trying"
A Florida man isn't letting a little ice storm wreck his wallet. Palm Bay resident Manny Rosado sacrificed himself to save his car from a burst of heavy hail and the hilarious moment was caught on camera.
Manatee County drug dealer charged with murder 1 year after deadly overdose, deputies say
A Manatee County man was charged with murder a year after a deadly overdose in Ellenton, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Man hit, killed in Sarasota while pushing bicycle across street: FHP
A man in Sarasota was hit and killed on Sunday night while trying to cross the street, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Video: Florida police 'ham-per' escape of speedy pig after hilarious 'hoof pursuit'
Police officers in Hollywood, Florida, responded to a "pork-uliar" emergency on Tuesday, March 3, when a speedy pig was spotted running around after dark.
Goose caught on camera terrorizing Florida A&M University students on campus
Forget the rattlesnake, last week a different kind of Florida wildlife dominated the FAMU campus.
Dump truck strikes I-75 overpass in Sarasota, snarling morning traffic for miles: FHP
A dump truck driver is facing pending charges after slamming into an I-75 overpass in Sarasota on Monday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
2 men hospitalized after shooting at Palm Harbor club, deputies investigating
Two men were taken to the hospital after being shot in the parking lot of a Palm Harbor club early on Monday morning, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.