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 of 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@foxtv.com. You can also connect with her on Facebook and follow her on Twitter @GGome13.
The latest from Gloria Gomez
Judge gives break to defendant seen doing drugs during virtual court hearing
While waiting on Zoom for his case to be called, BJ Dreggors apparently forgot his phone camera was on and decided to pass the time by doing drugs. His status as a Marine Corps veteran helped change the judge's mind Tuesday.
Plea deal splits alleged partners in deadly Ruskin home invasion
Samona Ramey is turning against her alleged partner in crime for a plea deal in the case of a home invasion that killed a pregnant woman and her roommate.
No bond for accused would-be serial killer
Elijah McCray went before a Pinellas County judge Friday facing first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder charges. The judge decided he will stay in jail while he awaits his trial.
Defendant allegedly caught doing drugs during virtual court hearing
A man accused of fraud and petit theft is in more trouble after prosecutors say they saw him doing drugs while he waited for his case to be called during a virtual court hearing back in June.
Hillsborough man gets 8 years probation for soliciting teen for sex
Zachary Stitz is the latest defendant to cut a deal after being arrested and charged in a child sex sting in Hillsborough County.
Search continues for fugitive who never showed up for vehicular homicide trial
Bill and Jane Swartz were 30 seconds away from their Tampa home when they were killed by a racing driver. Now, prosecutors say the man responsible is a fugitive on the run.
Former congressional candidate, Green Beret from Tampa denied bond for alleged role in U.S. Capitol riot
Surveillance video allegedly shows Jeremy Brown ready for battle in full tactical gear and court documents released in the case show Brown emailed others and urged them to prepare with weapons and be "ready" to go.
Man convicted in 2016 attack, kidnapping in downtown Tampa
Brittney Dahlberg was in downtown Tampa's SoHo district for a good time one night in December of 2016, when suddenly she was knocked out, kidnapped, and robbed.
Clearwater man pleads guilty to Capitol riot charges, hopes for light sentence
Robert Palmer faces close to five years in prison, which is likely what prosecutors may be asking for. But his attorney says, despite the video footage, Palmer is "a good man."
Tampa councilman blasts 'no snitching' culture after arrests in Suni Bell murder
Prosecutors say they now have the five men involved in the shooting death of 4-year-old Suni Bell, but police say the arrests came with little help from the community.