
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
USDA issues disaster declaration for Florida after $3.1 billion in winter freeze damage
The U.S. Department of Agriculture secretary signed a disaster declaration on Wednesday, making federal aid possible to Florida farmers following the winter freeze.
Tampa nonprofit rescues American couple from cartel area in Mexico: 'We were afraid'
A couple from the Chicago area visiting family in Mexico were rescued Friday from a cartel region with the help of a Tampa nonprofit.
Free disaster kits handed out to Tampa residents ahead of 2026 hurricane season
It’s early to be thinking about disaster preparedness, but many communities are still rebuilding after Milton and Helene in 2024. A nonprofit helped make sure Tampa residents jumpstart their readiness with free kits.
Florida Voter ID changes: House approves election bill requiring proof of citizenship, removes student IDs
Florida lawmakers took a major step toward tightening up the state’s elections on Wednesday, after the House of Representatives approved a bill that would require proof of citizenship and remove some forms of voter identification.
Tampa Bay’s 2026 report card highlights strong jobs, dangerous streets, cost of living crisis
Tampa Bay’s report card is in, and the region’s workforce pipeline remains strong. But even after a year of progress, affording to live in the region remains a challenge.
Facing a 50-Minute drive? How Tampa Bay doctors are fighting Florida’s maternity care deserts
Driving an hour away to the hospital due to lack of access to maternity care is a reality for pregnant women as a new report out shows fewer hospitals are delivering babies.
USF secures $1.5M to upgrade hurricane forecasting after relentless 2024 season
Tampa Bay residents shared their stories of extreme weather’s harsh realities and resilience Wednesday during a meeting in Tampa.
Florida wildfire dangers persist — Here's how to reduce your risk
Grass everywhere is crispy and dry, and a burn manager in Pasco County said it’s a critical time in wildfire season.
Florida housing relief: Bill aimed at cutting closing costs for families clears first hurdle
State lawmakers are considering a few bills to help first-time homebuyers in Florida, including one that would waive taxes for low to moderate-income families.
Florida first-time homebuyers: New bill would require employers to assist with down payments, closing costs
State Representative Jervonte Edmonds is looking at a way to make it easier for Floridians to live where they work.









