Summerleigh Stones
Summerleigh Stones joined the FOX 13 team in July 2026.
Summerleigh grew up in Orlando and is excited to be back in her home state, telling stories that matter to the community she serves.
After graduating from the University of Florida in 2022 with a degree in journalism, Summerleigh spent more than two years as a digital content producer at Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers. During her time there, she was a finalist for a Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists Award for her coverage of the Wade Wilson murder trial, a case that captivated Southwest Florida.
Before joining FOX 13, Summerleigh worked as a flight attendant for Emirates Airlines in Dubai, where she traveled across six continents, traveling the world and gaining a unique perspective through experiences with people and cultures from around the globe.
Outside of work, Summerleigh enjoys reading books, traveling the world, discovering new coffee shops, spending time with her friends and family, and, of course, cheering on the Florida Gators.
The latest from Summerleigh Stones
Florida Amendment 3 explained: What it means for you
A sweeping property tax overhaul is coming to Florida after voters approved Amendment 3 by 62% on Tuesday night, clearing the required 60% threshold to reshape real estate assessments statewide.
Florida Amendment 3: Voters pass historic property tax caps
Florida homeowners and commercial landlords will see major property tax reductions after voters approved Amendment 3 by clearing the required 60% supermajority threshold at the ballot box on Tuesday.
Florida Learjet crash: Tail part detached before impact, NTSB says
Federal investigators returned to the scene near Palm Springs on Tuesday to collect scattered wreckage after determining an essential tail control surface separated from the plane before it crashed.
Final audio from deadly Florida Learjet disaster: 'We're gonna crash'
Nine people are dead after a private jet crashed in a residential Florida area on Sunday afternoon, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The audio between the pilot and air traffic control details the flight’s final moments.
Florida plane crash: 9 dead after Learjet crashes in Palm Beach County, officials say
A private business jet traveling from Texas to the Bahamas crashed into a Florida area Sunday afternoon, killing nine people aboard and forcing hundreds of nearby residents to evacuate, according to officials.
Colorado buyer loses thousands in website fraud while trying to buy horse in Florida
A Colorado man lost thousands attempting to buy nonexistent livestock from a fraudulent Florida vendor, sparking a multi-agency fraud investigation.
Tampa jet ski chase: FWC arrests 2 men after alleged slow speed zone escape
Two Tampa men face felony charges after fleeing from wildlife officers on jet skis through a marked slow speed zone, according to state authorities.
Florida constitutional amendments: Here’s what to know about the 3 ballot measures
Florida voters will decide the outcome of three proposed constitutional amendments on Nov. 3 that could reshape the state reserve fund and alter property tax policies for homeowners, farmers and business owners.
Florida Amendment 3: How the proposed property tax overhaul could impact homeowners
Florida voters are heading to the polls to vote on Amendment 3, a constitutional proposal that could overhaul property taxes across the state.
Riverview man accused of attempted murder after strangling and stabbing woman: HCSO
Deputies arrested a Riverview man after he allegedly strangled and stabbed a woman multiple times during an argument in Tampa on Wednesday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.