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
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A 50% tariff increase on Canadian aluminum imports is hitting Tampa Bay manufacturing companies with surging costs and market uncertainty, industry leaders warned.
Businessman Bill Edwards dies, leaving lasting St. Petersburg legacy
St. Petersburg is mourning the loss of businessman and philanthropist Bill Edwards, who died Thursday at the age of 81, according to local officials and community leaders.
Meta settlement rejection: Florida mother calls $18B payout not enough
A Florida mother is speaking out against a multi-state settlement with Meta, calling the tech giant's payout inadequate after her teenage son died in 2019.
Oldsmar mother celebrates PCOS name change, doctors explain what it means for women
An Oldsmar mother who sought fertility treatments is highlighting a common hormonal disorder after discovering she had the condition long known as polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS.
TPA to replace 54-year-old air traffic control tower with FAA-approved funding
Tampa International Airport is set to build a new $155 million air traffic control tower to replace its aging facility, including $18 million in modern technology from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Pinellas County murder plea: Man asks judge for death sentence in teen's death
A Pinellas County man pleaded guilty Wednesday to kidnapping and killing a 16-year-old Gulfport girl he met on a dating app, asking a judge to handle his death penalty sentencing without a jury.
St. Pete Mayor's race: Ken Welch, Charlie Crist head to runoff election
The race for St. Pete's next mayor will head to a runoff election between incumbent Ken Welch and former Florida Governor Charlie Crist.
USF researchers test AI dashcam to track hurricane road damage
A University of South Florida engineering professor and affiliate faculty member with the Center for Urban Transportation is testing a new artificial intelligence dashcam to assist post-storm recovery efforts.
How new heat meters protect student athletes in Hillsborough County sports complexes
Hillsborough County installed heat stress meters at local sports complexes to protect youth athletes from dangerous extreme temperatures during outdoor practices.
68 drivers caught speeding in Bradenton school zones on first day
Bradenton police caught 68 drivers speeding through school zones on the first day of school, marking an increase in traffic violations compared to last year.