Russell Rhodes
Russell Rhodes anchors Good Day Tampa Bay every weekday morning on FOX 13 Tampa Bay.
Russell is an award-winning anchor/reporter with more than 40 years of experience in the television news business.
Thirty years of that has been spent at FOX 13.
Along the way, Russell has worked at television stations in Oklahoma, Texas, Minnesota and Florida.
Russell was born in Paris, Texas. It's the second-largest Paris in the world, by the way.
From an early age, he loved the news.
"I was that weird kid who always had to be at home at night to watch Walter Cronkite. Just something about the news that I always loved. I always dreamed of being the one who got to tell the story."
Russell attended the University of Oklahoma. He graduated with a degree in Journalism. Before anchoring Good Day Tampa Bay, Russell was the feature reporter for the program. He spent years traveling the Tampa Bay area and getting to know the people here.
"Those years gave me a unique perspective on where we live. I hope I bring that to my anchor work every morning on Good Day."
If you would like to contact Russell, you can email him at Russell.Rhodes@fox.com. You can also connect with him on Facebook and follow him on Twitter @RussRhodesFOX.
The latest from Russell Rhodes
Rainbow's lost luster: Diving deep into the forgotten magic of Florida's Rainbow Springs
Before the major theme parks took over, tourists traveling to Florida's Nature Coast in the mid-20th century sought a different kind of magic. They found it at natural spring attractions, and Rainbow Springs was one of the crown jewels.
Reloading the legend: How Six-Gun Territory rode again
Dust off your cowboy boots for a trip back in time as we look at a true "Lost Landmark." The Kirby Family Farm is holding a Wild West Weekend this weekend.
Clearwater's Hassell Florist blooms from generation to generation: ‘We do everything the same'
Hassell Florist is more than a business; it's a Clearwater landmark. The shop has stood on the same corner for 66 years, a testament to its deep roots in the community.
'Bambi Bucket' plays critical role in fighting brush fires in Hillsborough County
It's a strange-looking contraption attached to a helicopter: a Bambi Bucket. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office uses Bambi Buckets to assist in fighting remote fires.
Dog offers 'Thorapy,' inspires young readers
Thor is 190 pounds of pure joy. The two-and-a-half-year-old St. Bernard is a member of the Hearts of Gold Therapy Team.
Fitness and nutrition expert beats melanoma with positive attitude
A fitness and nutrition expert who also beat cancer wants to inspire others through a book she co-wrote on melanoma.
Program gives Florida veterans a path to agriculture careers
The Veterans Florida Agriculture Program at the University of Florida is giving veterans a chance to learn about all aspects of agriculture.
Banquet on the Beach benefitting CFY Pinellas this Friday night
There will be quite the party this Friday night at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort on Clearwater Beach. It's the CFY Banquet on the Beach.
April is National Donate Life Month. Here's how you can help save lives
April is designated as Donate Life Month, a time to raise awareness about organ donation and encourage people to register to be an organ donor.
Manasota Key residents concerned for community's future after devastating hurricanes
Six months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the beach community of Manasota Key, one thing is clear: there's a long way to go in the recovery process.