Jennifer Holton
Jennifer Holton joined FOX 13 News in March 2018 as a multimedia journalist.
Prior to working at WTVT, she spent three years as an anchor-reporter for WJHG-WECP in Panama City, Florida. During her time in the Panhandle, Jennifer covered Campaign 2016, the presidential inauguration, and moderated several debates and town halls. She also traveled to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to cover the military commissions for the alleged 9/11 co-conspirators.
During the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, Jennifer created a weekly bi-partisan segment for her evening broadcast called "Week in the White House."
In 2017, she was awarded by the Associated Press for her story on two World War II veterans reunited 70 years after the pilot was saved by Tuskegee Airmen over war-torn Germany.
Before moving to the Sunshine State, Jennifer worked in the Fox News Channel DC Bureau as the executive assistant and online reporter for Greta Van Susteren.
A Cleveland, Ohio native, she is a graduate of the Tim Russert Department of Communications at John Carroll University.
When she’s not reporting, you can find her trying out Tampa’s newest restaurants, running along the Riverwalk or traveling to new sights in Florida!
The latest from Jennifer Holton
Air Force veteran's initiative helps protect Afghans vulnerable to Taliban violence
Air Force veteran Maj. Jessica and a team created the Save Settle Support Initiative, or S3I – to support Afghans who do not qualify for US visas, but could be targeted by the Taliban as a public figure or a woman.
'Once in a lifetime' 1921 hurricane shows devastation Category 3 storm could have on Tampa Bay
If the Bay Area saw a repeat of the 1921 Category 3 storm that hit Tarpon Springs, it would likely be a multi-billion-dollar disaster to the Tampa Bay region.
Forensic anthropologist explains how clues from Laundrie's bones can help determine manner of death
How did Brian Laundrie die? It’s a question that will be passed on from the medical examiner to a forensic anthropologist.
Businesses around Port Tampa see boost as cruises make comeback
Tampa’s cruising comeback was set in the books Thursday morning, as the first cruise ship in a year and a half returned to port.
Daughter of man held hostage by Haitian gang describes 'unbearable' conditions
As the efforts continue to rescue 17 missionaries abducted by Haitian gangs over the weekend, a woman whose father survived a recent kidnapping in Haiti is telling the story of how her father was forced to live before his family paid the ransom.
Disruptions in food distribution complicate feeding students
From chicken to paper products and everything in between, school lunchrooms are going through major changes as shortages plague every aspect of American life.
Bay Area humanitarian groups warn of dangers in Haiti after kidnappings
“The simplest thing is if you’re there, leave. If you’re thinking of going, don’t go.”
Mom, sheriff get state to add special disability designation on driver's licenses
Like any parent, Caryn Readdy was a little nervous when her son Dalton wanted to get his driver’s license. Beyond the typical ‘new driver’ concerns was the fact that her son has autism.
After harrowing COVID-19 battle, Lightning's anthem singer ready to take the ice
Nearly two months to the day after she left the hospital pledging to get her singing voice back, Sonya Bryson-Kirksey will be back to belt out the national anthem at Amalie Arena, after beating COVID-19.
Tampa police, firefighters hope stickers will speak for special needs patients who can't
The Tampa Police Department and Tampa Fire Rescue came together Monday to unveil stickers and explain a registry they've developed to help them respond to the special needs community.