Briona Arradondo
Briona Arradondo is co-anchor for the FOX 13 weekend evening newscasts. She joined the FOX 13 News team in August 2018 as a reporter, and covers stories across the Tampa Bay area during weekdays.
Briona earned her master’s degree in broadcast journalism and international affairs at American University in Washington, D.C. She is a native of Atlanta 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 road trip, you can find her training for a 5K or half-marathon, attending a performing arts show or exploring Tampa’s restaurant 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.
The latest from Briona Arradondo
USF doctor enters final year of research to see if AI can detect vocal diseases
Three years into a project using artificial intelligence and voice to detect diseases and disorders, a University of South Florida laryngologist is ready for the next step in helping patients.
Study of Florida’s red flag laws discussed after FSU shooting
As the investigation into Thursday’s mass shooting at Florida State University begins, the discussion surrounding signs before the shooting has researchers at the University of South Florida’s Center for Justice Research and Policy sharing the latest on their study into Florida’s red flag law.
Pasco County asks for community feedback on where nearly $600 million in hurricane relief funds should go
It’s been six-and-a-half long months for many communities in the Tampa Bay region following hurricanes Helene and Milton, so Pasco County is looking to hear where help is needed most with a $585.7 million grant from the federal government.
New Florida bill aims to prepare local governments for better hurricane response
A bill led by a Pinellas County state senator now heads to the Florida House, focusing on hurricane preparedness and response. Its goal is to make sure each county has a post-storm plan following the devastating impacts of last year’s hurricane season.
Florida law allowing rape test kits to be stored for decades: ‘Know that there's support available’
It may take years for survivors of sexual assault to report a crime if they choose to do it at all. A new law that went into effect last year aims to help protect them by storing rape kits for up to 50 years.
USF researchers develop new tool to predict where sargassum seaweed washes ashore
With sargassum season here, it's only a matter of time before the seaweed washes up on shore, and University of South Florida researchers are developing a new tool to predict where it goes.
Clearwater leaders delay vote on selling street to Church of Scientology
After hours of heated debate and discussion, Clearwater City Council voted Thursday to postpone voting on the sale of a public street to the Church of Scientology for another month.
Tampa expects boost in tourism after 4 restaurants get added to Michelin Guide’s recommended list
You don’t have to go far in Tampa to find great food, and this week, the Michelin Guide added four new Tampa restaurants to its recommended list, which could boost tourism in Tampa Bay.
Rays fans react to team backing out of stadium deal: ‘I’m hurt by what’s going on’
The Tampa Bay Rays announced Wednesday they have pulled out of a new stadium deal with the City of St. Petersburg. One lingering question surrounding the team is where the Rays will go.
One of Treasure Island’s major parking lots remains closed as spring break season gets underway
Finding parking at the beach can become frustrating, and fewer spaces are available on Treasure Island as one of the city’s major lots remains closed during spring break.