
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
Lithia drug overdose investigation leads to first-degree murder arrest
An accused drug dealer is behind bars on a first-degree murder charge after Hillsborough deputies said she gave a deadly dose of fentanyl and carfentanil to a woman who overdosed last year.
Memorial Middle teacher arrested over inappropriate messages to former student: HCSO
A Memorial Middle School teacher was arrested Friday after sending inappropriate messages to a former student, according to deputies.
Brandon apartment complex shooting: 17-year-old arrested after bystander injured
A teen was arrested Thursday in connection to a Brandon apartment complex shooting that left an innocent bystander injured.
Polk County driver accused of going 117 mph before deadly crash arrested
A Haines City man was arrested for DUI manslaughter Thursday in a deadly Davenport crash that happened nearly three months ago.
Abandoned rabbits: 22 rescued from Plant City park
More than 20 abandoned bunnies were rescued from the Nature's Preserve County Park in Plant City Wednesday morning.
Haines City officer arrested for misusing Flock cameras to track estranged wife: Officials
A Haines City police officer is accused of misusing Flock camera databases to track his estranged wife's car, according to officials.
Spring Hill murder-suicide: Pinellas deputy kills ex-girlfriend over TV set argument
A Pinellas County deputy is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend before taking his own life after an argument over a TV set on Monday.
Polk County K9’s leg amputated after shootout in woods, forced to retire
The Polk County K9, who was critically injured during a shooting in the woods with a suspect, had his leg amputated Friday and will be forced to retire.
Polk County K9 shot: Suspect killed in Kathleen woods shootout
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd credits a K9, who was shot and critically injured by a suspect, with saving the lives of three deputies Thursday evening.
Two arrested in armed robbery after meeting man at Seminole Hard Rock Casino
Two suspects are accused of robbing a man they met at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa.









