Tony Sadiku
Tony Sadiku joined the FOX 13 team in November 2020 and is thrilled to be back in his home state. You can catch his forecasts on weekend mornings and his reports during the week.
Tony is a graduate of the University of Florida’s School of Journalism and Communications. He has also earned a master’s degree in meteorology from Mississippi State University. Tony has been awarded the Seal of Approval by the National Weather Association.
Tony previously worked at WSOC in Charlotte, NC. Before that, he worked at WFTX in Fort Myers, FL and WRUF in Gainesville. While in college, he interned at WJXT in Jacksonville.
In his career, Tony has covered many big weather events, including Hurricane Irma here in Florida. He has also chased tornadoes and flown with Hurricane Hunters into Hurricane Dorian while it was a borderline Category 5 storm battering the Bahamas.
While Tony enjoys the thrill of extreme weather, he is passionate about keeping people safe, making complex science easy to understand, and telling compelling stories.
When he's not talking weather, Tony enjoys exercising, playing his piano or bass guitar, and cheering on the Florida Gators!
The latest from Tony Sadiku
See some of the world's rarest reptiles at Madeira Beach's Alligator and Wildlife Discovery Center
The Alligator and Wildlife Discovery Center at Johns Pass Village is home to more than 200 animals, year-round, but thanks to a partnership with Love Reptiles, they are also hosting some exotic creatures in a special exhibit.
New Tampa program bridging equity gaps and helping startups succeed in Tampa
A new program, Equity in Entrepreneurship is helping startups get off the ground in Tampa.
Experience the historical landmarks of St. Pete on the African American Heritage Trail
From a renowned concert hall to landmark community staples, South St. Petersburg boasts a rich African American history.
Volunteers to work to clean up driftwood debris left by Tropical Storm Eta
The Tampa Bay Estuary Program is recruiting volunteers to help clean up lumbar and washed up driftwood left from Tropical Storm Eta’s storm surge back in November.
Crews torch more than 200 acres in Polk County as part of prescribed burn
Forest rangers are gearing up for the upcoming wildfire season by burning brush in key areas. Members of the Florida Forest Service performed a prescribed burn in Polk County Tuesday, igniting more than 200 acres.
St. Pete offering free classes in fitness, cooking, martial arts and more this month
While it’s below freezing in a lot of the country, the weather is beautiful in St. Pete and the Bay Area. The city of St. Pete is making it easy and free to get outside and live healthier lives.
New exhibition at Bishop Museum of Science and Nature shows off Bradenton teacher’s fossil finds
A new special exhibition at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton is featuring fossils dug up by local teachers.
Great Backyard Bird Count seeks to protect birds through global awareness project
Local birders are gearing up for the Great Backyard Bird Count, a global initiative from February 12-15.
Local chef inspiring kids to love cooking through Valentine’s-themed class
A Bay Area chef is inspiring kids to make tasty culinary creations ahead of Valentine’s Day.
Tampa company builds larger-than-life sculpture for NFL Experience, Super Bowl LV
While there’s a lot to do at the NFL Super Bowl Experience in downtown Tampa, there’s also a lot to see, including a larger-than-life helmet made by a local company.