Joneé Lewis
Home sweet home!
I’m thrilled to be joining the FOX 13 Tampa Bay team as a reporter. It’s been my dream to be a reporter since doing the morning announcements in elementary school. I am a Polk County native, so this is a homecoming for me. I grew up in Lakeland and I am so happy to be back in Central Florida and the home of Publix.
I am a graduate of both Florida State University and the University of Florida (I know!) but you will find me in garnet and gold cheering on my ‘Noles.
My broadcast career has taken me to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Winston-Salem, North Carolina and Memphis, Tennessee where I worked in many roles including producer, reporter, and anchor. I have covered hurricanes, snowstorms, the Charleston Church shootings, the funeral of Rev. Billy Graham, presidential rallies and more.
What I love most about being a journalist is meeting people and telling their stories.
When I’m not at work I enjoy watching sports, being involved in church, mentoring young women and a good cup of coffee or tea.
I would love to hear about unique places to check out as I explore everything that’s changed since I last lived in the Tampa Bay area.
I can’t wait to connect with you. Email me at jonee.lewis@fox.com or follow me on Twitter or Instagram @JoneeLewisTV.
The latest from Joneé Lewis
New young driver pilot program allows teens to drive semi-trucks across state lines
A new federal pilot program will establish an apprenticeship that would allow 18 to 20-year-old truck drivers to cross state lines.
Visit Tampa Bay hopes Riverwalk Attraction Pass brings tourists, locals to downtown
The Riverwalk Attraction Pass, which launched this week, is a discounted ticket that gives entry to seven downtown Tampa attractions.
Manatee County theater students question apparent double-standard in COVID cancellations
Parrish Community High School theater students want to know why their winter performance was postponed due to a rise in COVID-19 cases, but other activities were allowed to carry on.
YMCA of the Suncoast, along with Grapefruit Testing, now offering free COVID-19 testing in Bay area
The YMCA of the Suncoast, in conjunction with Grapefruit Testing, is now offering free COVID-19 testing at three of its Bay Area locations.
Tampa police disable online crime map, citing Marsy’s Law concerns
The Tampa Police Department says it will no longer provide crime data to LexisNexis for its online crime reporting tool because it is required by a relatively new state law that seeks to protect the rights of victims.
Winter makes final return home as CMA staff release ashes into Gulf of Mexico
Passing an urn made of Himalayan Sea salt one to the next, staff from the Clearwater Marine Aquarium said their final goodbyes as the cremated remains of Winter the dolphin were released into the Gulf of Mexico Thursday morning.
Hillsborough County commissioners hold off on rabbit sales ban
A ban on retails sales of pet rabbits will not happen in Hillsborough County anytime soon, but commissioners agreed to move forward with a public education campaign, warning well-meaning pet owners of the responsibilities of pet rabbits.
USF launches ‘reverse vending machines’ recycling program
A new kind of vending machine is coming to the University of South Florida, but instead of taking money, the machines are giving back to help feed the hungry and help the environment.
StoryCorps makes stop in Tampa, preserving stories of history and heritage
The national nonprofit StoryCorps is in Tampa, recording oral histories and conversations between friends, families, and colleagues, all in an effort to preserve the history and traditions of the Bay Area.