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
Driver involved in Hillsborough crash accused of stealing gold chain from victim, threatening with bat
A driver involved in a Hillsborough County crash on Thursday was arrested for robbing the other driver, stealing a gold chain worth around $2,000, deputies said.
St. Pete man arrested in Pinellas Park stabbing, victim hospitalized: Officers
A St. Petersburg man was arrested after a Pinellas Park stabbing that happened late Thursday evening, officers said.
Agape Flights pilots killed in Haiti plane crash identified: ‘Our hearts are heavy’
The pilots killed in the Agape plane crash in Haiti have been identified by the organization.
Man killed in Tampa shooting, investigation underway: Police
A man is dead after a shooting along West Green Street in Tampa that happened Wednesday afternoon, according to officers.
Boil water notice issued after blown transformer in Pinellas County — See which areas are impacted
A boil water notice was issued late Wednesday evening in parts of Pinellas County after officials said water service was restored from a blown transformer.
Man hospitalized after St. Pete shooting: Police
A man was rushed to the hospital after a shooting in St. Petersburg Wednesday afternoon, according to officers.
Parrish man dies after tractor-trailer driver accused of trying to make illegal U-turn on I-75: Troopers
The driver rushed to the hospital after a serious crash involving a tractor-trailer trying to make an illegal U-turn on I-75 has died.
ZooTampa's Manatee Critical Care Center nominated for 'Best Zoo Exhibit' by USA TODAY — here's how to vote
ZooTampa's Manatee Critical Care Center has been nominated for USA TODAY's 10Best 2026 Readers' Choice Award for “Best Zoo Exhibit.”
Driver arrested after trying to make illegal U-turn that caused serious I-75 crash in Hillsborough County
A Citrus Springs man was arrested after trying to make an illegal U-turn that caused a serious crash on I-75 near the Hillsborough - Manatee County line Monday afternoon.
Retired K9, who served Winter Haven PD for seven years, passes away
A retired K9, who served the Winter Haven Police Department for seven years, passed away.