Katelyn Massarelli
Katelyn Massarelli is a Digital Content Creator for FOX 13. She grew up in the Tampa Bay area and always dreamed of a job at her favorite news station.
In her time at FOX 13, she’s covered multiple hurricanes, including Helene and Milton, as well as countless breaking news stories for the station's digital platforms.
Before heading home to FOX 13, Katelyn spent more than two years covering the Southwest Florida area as a Digital Producer for NBC2 and ABC7. It’s there that she learned about breaking news and all things digital was where she shined.
She graduated from The University of Tampa in 2019 where she learned the ins and outs of the field. In her time at UTampa, she worked for the Tampa Bay Times as an Editorial Assistant and Correspondent while also serving as Editor-in-Chief for two years on The Minaret, the college’s newspaper.
Katelyn’s excited that her passion for storytelling brought her home to Tampa Bay and she continues to love serving FOX 13’s viewers on all digital platforms.
Got a story idea? Email katelyn.massarelli@fox.com.
The latest from Katelyn Massarelli
Three boats damaged after fire at Tampa Yacht and Country Club: Officials
Three vessels at the Tampa Yacht and Country Club were damaged after one caught fire Friday evening, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
Florida woman arrested after more than 30 malnourished dogs found on Mulberry property: Investigators
A Florida woman is behind bars after more than 30 underweight dogs found in bad condition were seized from a Mulberry property nearly a month ago.
Suspected driver in custody after child killed, another critically injured in Polk County hit-and-run crash
The suspected driver accused of hitting two young children outside a church Wednesday evening, killing an 8-year-old boy and leaving another 10-year-old fighting for his life, has been arrested.
Investigation ongoing after shots fired from Largo apartment: Police
Largo police are investigating a shooting that was reported at an apartment complex on Wednesday evening.
Spring Hill man arrested for stealing more than $600K worth of onions, potatoes: Prosecutors
A Spring Hill man was arrested for stealing more than $600,000 worth of onions and potatoes, according to federal prosecutors.
Man shot, killed at Brandon apartment complex
A man was shot and killed at a Brandon apartment complex along Lake Chapman Drive Monday afternoon, according to deputies.
Iran War: Army Reserve soldier from Winter Haven killed during Kuwait drone strike
The Pentagon has identified four of the six service members who have been killed in the Iran war, and one of them is from Winter Haven.
Man dead after New Port Richey shooting, suspect in custody: Deputies
A man is dead after a shooting in the Ashen Avenue area of New Port Richey Tuesday evening, deputies said.
Depression in road causes major delays on portions of I-4 in Polk County: Deputies
A depression in the road on I-4 caused major delays Thursday night in the westbound lanes between exits 55 and 58 in Polk County, according to deputies.
Man arrested after shooting victim in face, foot at Riverview home: Deputies
A man was arrested days after another man was shot in the face and foot in Riverview, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.