Gloria Gomez
Gloria Gomez is a general assignment reporter focusing on court cases and the criminal justice system. She joined the FOX 13 News team in May 2005.
Gloria is originally from Sacramento, California. She graduated from Sacramento State University with a B.A. in communication studies.
In 1997, Gloria began her career in journalism in Southwest Florida. She worked as a reporter at WINK-TV in Fort Myers. Two years later, Gloria returned home and worked for KOVR-TV as a bureau reporter in Stockton, California.
"My timing couldn't have been planned any better. Throughout my six years at KOVR, I covered some of the biggest stories to hit the Central Valley. National stories that included the Yosemite murders, the Chandra Levy disappearance and the Laci Peterson case," she says.
Gloria is excited to be a part of the FOX 13 News team. She is passionate about her career, and she enjoys covering the big stories in the Tampa Bay region.
If you would like to contact Gloria, you can email her at Gloria.Gomez@fox.com. You can also connect with her on Facebook and follow her on Twitter @GGome13.
The latest from Gloria Gomez
Dog park shooting: Tampa man accused of hate crime will remain behind bars until trial
Gerald Radford, the man accused of targeting and gunning down a man because he was gay, moved slowly as he was escorted in and out of a Tampa courtroom on Monday.
Tampa mother nearly killed after father of her child stabs her in the neck: Prosecutors
A Tampa mother is in the hospital and continuing to recover after nearly being killed a week ago by the father of her child.
Florida theft law stiffens penalties against criminals convicted in retail cases
Retail thefts have spiked in states like California and New York and lawmakers in Florida want to make sure we don’t become the next target for looters.
Tampa man accused of killing gay man at dog park will stay in jail – for now
The Tampa man accused of targeting and killing a gay man at a dog park will remain in jail for now. A bond hearing was set for Wednesday morning, but the judge delayed it.
Hillsborough woman makes open plea for beating husky with rubber mallet
A disturbing case of animal abuse took center stage in a Hillsborough County courtroom Tuesday morning.
Drunk driver accused of killing Brooksville mother asks for mercy at sentencing hearing
Defendant Samuel Hernandez says he is remorseful for his reckless actions that led to the death of Brooksville mother, Jessica Leftwich.
Hillsborough man pleads guilty for trying to harm two elementary school girls, avoids jail time
A man accused of trying to harm two elementary school students nearly two years ago faced a Tampa judge Friday for his punishment.
January 6 defendants may go free after appeals court ruling
A major appeals court ruling could free hundreds of January 6 defendants convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol.
Longest serving Hillsborough prosecutor retiring: 'I've got mixed emotions'
Hillsborough Assistant State Attorney Darrell Dirks is used to making headlines with big wins in state court, "but the headline today is I'm not going to be showing up to work," explained Dirks.
Road rage suspect accused of gunning down father of five to remain behind bars
A man accused of shooting and killing a Riverview father of five will not be getting out of jail any time soon.