Evan Axelbank
Evan Axelbank joined the FOX 13 News reporting team in January 2014.
Evan is originally from the Bronx and graduated from Ithaca College on the South Hill of Ithaca, New York, with a degree in journalism and a minor in politics. Although Evan started his career in New York, working at WROC in Rochester and News 10 in Syracuse, he is no stranger to the Florida sunshine. He is also familiar with the Tampa Bay area.
He spent the last three years working at WPTV in West Palm Beach. While there, he covered presidential debates, tropical storms, the NBA Finals, and the Republican National Convention in Tampa.
Evan is an avid Mets fan, loves to read books about American history, and can be seen on the golf course in his spare time.
The latest from Evan Axelbank
South Tampa fire damages 4 businesses, owners face long recovery
A batch of businesses in South Tampa are on a long road to recovery after a fire.
Wounded Hillsborough deputies recognized after surviving ambush attack
Three Hillsborough County law enforcement officers were honored Wednesday afternoon following a July ambush shooting that left two of them wounded.
Florida congressional race: Retired Army Brig. Gen. Leela Gray challenges Rep. Anna Paulina Luna
As usual, the race for control of Congress is running through the Tampa Bay region.
9/11 education flourishes under Florida law as 25th anniversary nears
This 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks brings not only memorial services, but education.
Catholic Charities getting Tampa's homeless back on their feet
Catholic Charities held a clothing giveaway and a raffle at their Tampa Hope site on 3rd Ave. on Saturday, for those who are trying to turn their lives around.
Rays stadium plan, funding not expected to impact upcoming Bucs improvements
The Bucs are beginning plans for a major renovation of Raymond James Stadium, with the hope of improving the game day experience, and for one day attracting another Super Bowl.
Grady Judd: 2 of Lakeland’s top 5 drug dealers arrested in 'Operation End of Worlds'
A wiretap investigation shattered a massive drug trafficking ring operating out of Lakeland, resulting in 39 arrests and the seizure of enough fentanyl to kill a million people, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced Thursday.
Former Florida governor treasures signed presidential menu from Sept. 10, 2001
Former Florida Gov. Bob Martinez treasures a menu signed by President Bush on Sept. 10th, 2001, the night before the Sept. 11th attacks.
Wesley Chapel apartment fire: Pasco firefighters investigate alarm failure during blaze
Residents of the Cobalt apartment complex in Wesley Chapel are demanding to know why fire alarms and sprinklers weren't activated during a blaze that started in an attic on Thursday afternoon.
Florida election controversy: Candidate name on Pasco polling building
Voters who arrived at a polling place at Pasco-Hernando State College arrived to find the name of one of the candidates on the outside of the building.