Lloyd Sowers
Lloyd Sowers is a co-anchor for the FOX 13 News weekend editions, and he covers many stories for other FOX 13 newscasts.
Lloyd joined FOX 13 in February 1987. He has covered many major stories, including hurricanes Andrew, Hugo, Opal, Elena, and Charley.
Lloyd has won many honors, including two Emmy Awards and the Florida Bar Association Award for reporting legal issues. He has also received AP, UPI and SPJ awards.
Lloyd earned his degree in Journalism from West Virginia University and graduated Magna Cum Laude. He minored in Speech Communication and English.
Before joining the FOX 13 news team, Lloyd worked at WINK-TV in Ft. Myers, Florida; WDTV in Clarksburg, West Virginia; WCLG in Morgantown, West Virginia and WMSG in Oakland, Maryland.
In his spare time, Lloyd enjoys scuba diving, travel, history and old radios. He, his wife Kim and sons Jack and Gray, live in Tampa.
If you would like to contact lloyd, you can email him at Lloyd.Sowers@fox.com. You can also connect with him on Facebook and follow him on Twitter @LloydSowers.
The latest from Lloyd Sowers
TPA unveils new temporary art exhibit: ‘It’s a sensory delight’
Tampa International Airport is giving travelers another reason to arrive early for their flights.
Tampa café honors historic Ybor City cigar workers with 'melting pot' of flavors
At Soul de Cuba Café in Seminole Heights, brothers Jesus and Robert Puerto have food to serve and a story to tell.
Positive message murals adorn Tampa Bay schools
DeSoto Elementary in Tampa is nearly 100 years old, but its antique arches have a new message carried by blue dragons, the school’s mascot.
Pinellas County's new Gateway Expressway opens this Friday, expected to shorten daily commutes
The Gateway Expressway will link I-275 to U.S. 19 and the Bayside Bridge.
HCSO introduces new 'Safe Boats' to help keep up with growing number of boaters in Hillsborough
If you are on the water around Tampa or Southshore, you may see one of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office's new state-of-the-art law enforcement and rescue vessels.
Free counseling services for women offered at new center in Tampa
Rep. Kathy Castor was among the officials on hand Monday as the ribbon was cut on a newly-remodeled counseling center for women named after the congresswoman, who secured federal funding to make it possible.
Eastbound and Down: 'Smokey and the Bandit' car heads to auction this weekend
A Pontiac Trans Am owned by the late Burt Reynolds, and restored to look like the car from "Smokey and the Bandit," is going up for auction this weekend in Palm Beach.
Street signs honor business leaders who helped bring Bucs to Tampa Bay
We all remember the boat parade when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the Super Bowl in 2021. For some, that team, led by Tom Brady, was the best thing that ever happened for local fans. However, there was another big win 50 years ago that may have been even more important.
Bern's Steakhouse showcasing new art to help tell its rich history
For many, Bern's Steakhouse on South Howard Avenue in Tampa is the top place in town for special occasions. Bern's is famous for aged steaks, a huge selection of wine, and a bold and colorful ambiance all its own.
