Blake DeVine
Blake DeVine is an award-winning reporter who joined the FOX 13 News team in December 2025.
A Florida State University graduate, he is excited to return to the Sunshine State and tell stories across the Tampa Bay region.
Prior to joining FOX 13, Blake reported at Atlanta News First, where his coverage of a tragic shooting at Apalachee High School earned an Emmy.
Before that, he worked as a morning reporter at KXAN in Austin, Texas. His live reporting throughout a winter storm that left thousands without power earned an Emmy.
Blake began his television career as a sports anchor at KEYT in his hometown of Santa Barbara, California. He won a Golden Mike Award for his reporting on a fast-moving fire that nearly burned down his TV station.
If you have story ideas, email him at blake.devine@fox.com. You can also connect with Blake on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
The latest from Blake DeVine
Tampa police host event aimed at preventing teen takeovers: 'Know the officer behind the badge'
Exactly one week after a "teen takeover" in downtown Tampa led to 22 arrests, the Tampa Police Department hosted a community event on Friday night aimed at keeping teens out of trouble.
Tampa advocates, parents push for solutions ahead of possible ‘teen takeover’ events
Tampa police will be out in full force this weekend preparing for the possibility of two "teen takeover" events in Tampa.
South Tampa residents clash over El Prado Boulevard redesign project: 'It's absolute chaos'
A controversial plan to redesign El Prado Boulevard drew a packed crowd on Wednesday night at the Jan Platt Library in South Tampa.
Historic Palmetto cemetery vandalized with graffiti, 17 graves damaged: 'It's evil, it hurts really bad'
A historic cemetery in Palmetto is now at the center of a disturbing vandalism investigation after families discovered damaged graves and graffiti across the property.
Hillsborough County launches mobile office for tax collector services
Hillsborough County Tax Collector Nancy Millan hopes a new office on wheels will make renewing licenses, registrations and other services more convenient for residents.
Pasco County Schools considers requirement that could send unpotty-trained kindergarteners home
A heated debate is growing in Pasco County after the school district discussed a possible policy requiring kindergartners to be potty trained before coming to campus.
Bay Area drivers dealing with lovebug swarms as peak season returns: How to protect your car & keep them away
If your windshield has started looking like a bug battlefield, you’re not alone. Lovebug season is back across the Bay Area, with swarms covering cars during daily commutes.
Tampa City Council debates Rays’ $251M stadium funding request
Tampa City Council debated the Tampa Bay Rays’ proposed stadium deal during a lengthy public workshop Tuesday night.
2 young children, 2 women killed in Plant City, police investigating quadruple murder
The Plant City Police Department is conducting a murder investigation that spanned two different locations within the city on Sunday.
USF vigil honors slain doctoral students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy
Hundreds gathered on the University of South Florida’s campus Friday for a vigil honoring Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy.