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
Where is Flappy Boi? Rays offer free tickets, t-shirts after shipping delay
A fan-favorite Tampa Bay Rays bobblehead is missing in action ahead of a busy weekend at Tropicana Field.
Lithia housing development vote: County approves 280 homes
A controversial plan to build 280 homes in rural Lithia is moving forward despite strong opposition from nearby neighbors.
Flock camera vandalism: Surveillance devices damaged in St. Petersburg, Sarasota
Flock cameras in St. Petersburg and Sarasota were damaged over the weekend, leaving both devices offline.
Dover cemetery crash: Man arrested after 32 graves damaged
Dozens of graves were damaged at the First Baptist Dover Cemetery after a car crashed and smashed through the property.
Pasco County Schools launches all-in-one mobile app ahead of new school year
Pasco County Schools is rolling out an all-in-one app as students head back to class on Thursday morning.
‘Everything is ruined’: Oldsmar apartment fire leaves 7 families displaced
The fire broke out just before 8:50 a.m. at the Aventine at Forest Lakes Apartment Homes. Flames spread through the attic and through the roof before firefighters brought it under control.
Save the Garden seeking signatures to challenge Scientology street vote
A grassroots group is racing to collect more than 7,000 signatures in an effort to overturn the City of Clearwater’s decision to vacate a section of South Garden Avenue.
Clearwater lightning strike: Family displaced after bolt hits home
A Clearwater family is picking up the pieces after lightning struck their home. That family faces a long road to recovery before they can move back home.
Sirata Beach Resort: $25M renovations unveiled in St. Pete Beach
A $25 million transformation at the 65-year-old Sirata Beach Resort was showcased Wednesday night during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in St. Pete Beach.
Hillsborough dress code: School board reverses restrictions on leggings
A controversial dress code is off the books in Hillsborough County following plenty of pushback from parents and students.