
Briona Arradondo
Briona Arradondo anchors the 6 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. on FOX 13 on the weekends and reports during weekdays. She’s an Emmy-award-winning journalist who joined the FOX 13 News team in August 2018.
Briona earned her Master’s degree in broadcast journalism and international affairs at American University in Washington, D.C. She’s an Atlanta area native and graduated from Berry College in Rome, Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in communication and Spanish. She discovered her love of broadcasting after interning at WSB-TV in Atlanta.
After growing up as an Army brat, Briona developed a passion for travel, culture and great food. When she’s not dreaming up her next adventure, you can find her running to train for a distance race, exploring the latest restaurants and enjoying Central Florida’s theme park scene.
Before working in Tampa Bay, Briona worked as a reporter and fill-in anchor for WSMV in Nashville. While in Music City, she earned a regional Emmy Award for her reporting on breaking news during severe flooding across Middle Tennessee. Briona also collaborated with international media, contributing live reports for BBC World News from the scene of the deadly Waffle House mass shooting that killed four people in April 2018.
Briona began her broadcast journalism career at WTOV in Steubenville, Ohio, where she worked as a weekend anchor and reporter. After spending a couple of years in the snowy Ohio Valley, she traveled south to Chattanooga, Tennessee to work for WTVC as a reporter and fill-in anchor. While there, she earned an Associated Press award for her hard news reporting on gangs.
Briona loves to tell community -driven stories and would enjoy hearing from you! You can reach her at briona.arradondo@fox.com or Facebook or Instagram.
The latest from Briona Arradondo
Hillsborough County warns of rising garbage truck fires linked to improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries
Hillsborough County waste officials are expanding public education programs to prevent dangerous garbage truck fires caused by improperly discarded lithium-ion batteries.
Florida strengthens domestic violence laws with new abuser tracking, discreet 911 systems
Florida is making a statement about domestic violence after Governor DeSantis signed two laws recently that enhance penalties for abusers and test tools to hold them accountable in a new way.
South Tampa affordable workforce housing project breaks ground near MacDill Airforce Base
A major South Tampa apartment development is underway to expand affordable living options for middle-income workers struggling to find attainable housing where they live.
CDC reports record high ER visits for tick bites: What Bay Area doctors say you need to watch for this summer
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a record number of visits to the emergency room for tick bites in April, the highest since 2017.
Cuban Americans react to US indictment of Raul Castro for 1996 plane shootdown that killed 3 US citizens
The U.S. government announced charges Wednesday for 94-year-old Raul Castro’s alleged role in shooting down a Cuban exile group’s plane in 1996, killing four people.
UF researchers warn 4 Bay Area counties could face highest strawberry disease risk from predicted El Niño
Strawberry season may have wrapped up, but scientists are looking ahead to the predicted El Niño weather pattern this year, which brings a higher chance for fruit diseases.
Tampa city leaders approve $35M to jumpstart work for Ybor Harbor waterfront development
Construction can now move forward with a long-neglected industrial area along Tampa’s waterfront, transforming it into a mixed-use destination called Ybor Harbor.
Bay Area manufacturing companies push apprenticeships amid aging workforce crisis
This month, Florida TaxWatch released a new report looking at the state's $86.6 billion manufacturing industry.
82-year-old BTS superfan surprised with tickets to dream concert in Tampa for her birthday
You’re never too old to find your new favorite music artist, and Linda Goldman got the best birthday gift from a friend with surprise tickets to BTS’ ARIRANG World Tour stop in Tampa.
From $100 photo cards to viral dance gigs: Inside the high-energy world of Tampa's BTS superfans
From Funko Pops to trading exclusive photo cards and even dance breaks, K-pop fans are listening and building an impressive collection.









