Matthew McClellan
Matthew McClellan is a weekend morning anchor for FOX 13, reporting live for Good Day Tampa Bay during the week.
McClellan moved to Tampa in 2019 after spending two years in Indianapolis. There, he served as weekend evening anchor for WRTV-TV while reporting weekdays from the field.
Previously he was at WRIC-TV in Richmond, Virginia, where he was a reporter and fill-in anchor, developing high-impact reports for broadcast and online. McClellan reported from the widespread destruction of Hurricane Matthew and extensively covered the 2016 presidential election, including the selection of former Richmond mayor Tim Kaine as vice presidential nominee.
Prior to WRIC, McClellan was a weekend evening anchor for WTVY-TV in Dothan, Alabama.
In 2014, McClellan won a Florida Associated Press Award for his reports on the deaths of dozens of boys at Florida’s Dozier reform school.
McClellan earned a Bachelor of Science in broadcasting from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. He enjoys running, live music, and cooking. You can reach him at matthew.mcclellan@fox.com, as well as on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
The latest from Matthew McClellan
Lake Bonny residents to confront Lakeland city leaders over home flooding: 'I just want it done'
Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Milton, dozens of people living near Lake Bonny in Lakeland are planning to attend a city commission meeting to discuss solutions to the lingering stormwater that has taken up residence at their doorsteps.
Governor Ron DeSantis approves election procedure changes for counties hit by hurricanes
Early voting starts on Monday, Oct. 21, with the general election less than three weeks away. But damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton is forcing some Florida elections officials to make changes so that residents can still cast their votes.
Withlacoochee River cresting at historic level Thursday
The Withlacoochee River is cresting at 19.5 feet Thursday, a full 7 feet above flood stage, causing major issues in parts of Pasco and Hernando counties.
Siesta Key reopens for the first time since Hurricane Milton
Siesta Key officially reopened on Friday, allowing residents and business owners to return to the Sarasota County barrier island where Hurricane Milton made landfall.
FWC rescuing manatees after 4 found trapped in Largo pond
Biologists from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission are rescuing four manatees trapped in a pond at a Largo cemetery on Friday. As of late Friday morning, two of the manatees have been rescued.
Tampa opens 3rd 'comfort station' to help those impacted by Helene
The City of Tampa opened a third comfort station on Thursday to provide essential services for residents affected by Hurricane Helene.
TECO workers head to Georgia to help restore power after Hurricane Helene
With local restoration efforts complete, Tampa Electric sent 115 people to Georgia on Wednesday to help restore power after Hurricane Helene.
Cooling stations open across Pinellas County to relieve displaced residents
Pinellas County announced it has opened cooling stations in areas where residents remain without power following Hurricane Helene.
Pinellas County barrier islands opening on Saturday afternoon for residents, business owners
City officials in Treasure Island said on Saturday morning that a decision had not yet been reached on when to allow barrier islands to reopen to residents.
Hillsborough commissioners consider pulling $10M from affordable housing fund
Hillsborough County's affordable housing crisis is expected to come into focus Thursday night when residents on opposing sides of a funding dispute bring their concerns before commissioners.