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
Dover arrest: Wanted felon captured with hidden handcuff key in underwear
A fugitive wanted in two states was found with a handcuff key taped to his underwear after he was taken into custody by Hillsborough County deputies on Thursday.
Tampa resident who shot, killed 15-year-old boy won't face charges: Police
The State Attorney's Office won't be filing criminal charges against a Tampa resident involved in the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old boy.
Pinellas sheriff: St. Pete officers justified in taser death after 'extremely violent fight'
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri says St. Pete police officers were justified in the death of a 48-year-old man following an "extremely violent" fight with police.
Lake Tarpon missing boater: Search underway after boat found abandoned
A search is underway after a man taking a boat out for a test drive in Pinellas County went missing on Friday.
Hurricane scam: Florida sues company over millions in stolen insurance funds
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is bringing a lawsuit against a construction company and its executives, accusing them of scamming customers out of millions in insurance money after hurricanes ravaged Southwest Florida in 2024.
More than 10 first responders exposed to narcotic during Largo apartment response
Multiple responding officers and medics are hospitalized after a massive hazmat scene began unfolding at a Largo apartment complex near Ulmerton Road.
Bradenton shooting leaves two dead: Police
Two people were shot and killed in Bradenton Tuesday evening, according to police.
Tampa Bay area water restrictions extended through March 2027
Water restrictions in the Tampa Bay area will remain after the Southwest Florida Water Management District extended the “extreme" water shortage through March 31, 2027.
Florida Attorney General targets insulin, diabetes-related drug prices in new lawsuit
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is targeting insulin and diabetes-related drug prices in a new lawsuit against three big manufacturers.
Florida Attorney General accuses teacher of calling student 'misogynist'
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent a letter to Sarasota Schools, accusing a Pine View School teacher of calling an eighth grader a "misogynist."