Kellie Cowan
Kellie Cowan is an award-winning multimedia journalist. She joined the FOX 13 News team in February 2016 and covers communities across the Tampa Bay region.
Kellie arrived in the Sunshine State by way of snowy Syracuse, where she worked as a news and sports reporter and was recognized annually by the Syracuse Press Club for her news, sports, and spot news coverage.
Kellie began her journalism career in the sports world, covering teams in both Washington, DC and Syracuse, NY before switching over to the news. While she still loves sports, she's enjoying the challenges and unique stories she gets to tackle in news and is excited to be able to be a fan once again.
A Virginia native, Kellie graduated from the College of William and Mary before going on to earn her master's at Georgetown University. During her time at W&M, Kellie had the opportunity to travel extensively through Europe. While working toward a double-major in International Studies and German, Kellie twice lived in Germany and spent a summer teaching English in Bosnia.
An avid runner and two-time Marine Corps Marathon finisher, Kellie is excited to take advantage of the beautiful Florida weather and snow-free running trails. When she's not pounding the pavement she loves to relax by the pool and check out new restaurants and breweries. She also enjoys preparing a home-cooked meal and cuddling up to a Wes Anderson movie with her rescue cat.
If you'd like to contact Kellie or have a story pitch, you can reach her at Kellie.Cowan@fox.com. You can also follow Kellie on Twitter @KellieCowan and Facebook.
The latest from Kellie Cowan
Commissioners consider expansion to Lakeland Linder International Airport
Lakeland Commissioners are expected to formally accept a grant on Monday that will help fund an update to Lakeland Linder’s Airport Layout Plan Study.
USF Bulls head into AAC tournament as No. 1 seed
The USF Bulls Men’s Basketball team hopes to grab the AAC tournament by the horns.
Mitch Albom Haiti rescue: Author 'sickened' to leave orphans behind
Best-selling author Mitch Albom was one of 10 Americans rescued from the turmoil in Haiti in an overnight mission organized by Florida Congressman Cory Mills.
Governor Ron DeSantis deploys hundreds of officers to stave off potential influx of Haitian refugees
On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he’s directed more than 250 additional officers and soldiers from the Florida State Guard, Division of Emergency Management, and other state law enforcement agencies to southern Florida and the keys to stop Haitian migrants from arriving on shore.
Florida Attorney General issues fentanyl warning to spring breakers
Florida AG Ashley Moody is warning incoming spring breakers of how dangerous party drugs have become in her state thanks to the rise in fentanyl.
NAACP calls on Black student-athletes to consider playing at Florida colleges over DEI controversy
The NAACP is calling on Black student-athletes to consider different options after recent decisions to dissolve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs at Florida universities.
Florida passes Gabby Petito-inspired domestic violence protocols for law enforcement
Florida lawmakers passed a bill this week creating domestic violence protocols for law enforcement in memory of Gabby Petito after her tragic death.
Florida legislature enters final week of session with many significant items still on the table
It's crunch time for Florida lawmakers, as the current legislative session ends on Friday with several items still up for debate.
Florida lawmakers look to rev up penalties on street racing with proposed bill
Florida lawmakers are hoping a new proposed bill would discourage street racing and create harsher penalties for both participants and spectators.