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
Man accused of DUI crawls through swamp with 2 kids after crash in Lakeland: LPD
A man accused of driving under the influence carried two young children into a wooded swampy marsh after a presumed rollover crash on Highway 33 in Lakeland on Wednesday, according to police.
Woman set on fire by stranger at St. Pete gas station hospitalized for burns: SPPD
Police say a woman was pumping gas into her car when a stranger came up to her and deliberately ignited gasoline with a lighter in St. Petersburg on Thursday, sending her to the hospital with second-degree burns.
Pasco Co. deputies evacuate New Port Richey building following potential bomb threat
A building was evacuated in New Port Richey following a potential bomb threat on Thursday, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.
Florida Lottery agents catch Tampa store clerk trying to steal winning ticket, officials say
A Tampa store clerk was issued a Notice to Appear after allegedly telling an undercover Florida Lottery agent that a winning $1,000 lottery ticket was only worth $5, according to officials.
Florida man arrested after animal control rescues 36 dogs from property, 15 euthanized
36 dogs were rescued, including 11 puppies, from a home in Melrose on Thursday, Sept. 3 following months of complaints from neighbors, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.
Woman dead after running red light and crashing with gasoline truck in Hernando County, FHP reports
A 25-year-old Webster woman died after running a red light and crashing into a tractor-trailer on US-98 in Hernando County on Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Driver airlifted to hospital after crash with semi-truck along I-75 in Pasco County
A semi-truck carrying milk crashed into an unoccupied pickup truck on I-75 near Wesley Chapel on Sunday morning, leaving the driver seriously injured, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Hillsborough K9 tracks down suspect hiding in shed after allegedly fleeing deputies
A 29-year-old man faces felony charges after deputies tracked him to a backyard shed following a vehicle pursuit on Thursday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Man found asleep behind wheel in Hillsborough County faces DUI charges: HCSO
A 28-year-old man faces multiple charges after deputies found him asleep behind the wheel of a running car on Friday night, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
4 injured, including 2 crew members, in Hernando County Fire Rescue crash
A Hernando County Fire Rescue unit responding to an emergency call crashed at a major intersection, sending four people to the hospital on Saturday afternoon, according to the fire department.