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
Port Richey woman shares struggle with long COVID years after infection
Six years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Americans are still living with its long-term effects.
Florida Legislature moving in different directions on AI regulations
The state Senate is now on the board with two bills that are intended to protect Floridians from the worst consequences of the latest computer technology.
Citrus County residents, commissioners in battle over potential data center in Holder
A developer is urging Citrus County commissioners to more than double their rights over land in Holder to build an industrial park.
Operation Desert Storm veterans honored in Hillsborough County
A commemoration ceremony was held at Veterans Park along US-301 to honor those who served in Operation Desert Storm.
Winter Haven Army Reserve soldier remembered across Polk County after deadly Iranian strike on Kuwait
Polk County is in mourning after the Pentagon announced that Winter Haven resident and Army Captain Cody Khork, 35, was among those killed in an Iranian strike on Kuwait.
Iranian-Americans relieved by fall of Ayatollah Khomeini — but questions remain about country’s future
Iranian-Americans are relieved to see the fall of Ayatollah Khomeini, but so many questions remain about Iran's future that they say it is not yet time for a full celebration.
Bay Area men killed, another injured after Cuban military opens fire on boat near coast
Three men from the Bay Area are being called heroes by local anti-communist organizers after they were fired upon by the Cuban military.
Florida lawmakers consider adding security for state governor, lieutenant governor nominees
With attacks on the president and elected officials from both major parties coming in just the last several years, Florida is about to take action.
Florida bill that would allow groups to be declared ‘domestic terrorists’ garners opposition from activists
Activist groups held a news conference on Tuesday to try to garner public opinion against a bill that would allow the state to declare activist groups to be domestic terrorists.
Florida farmers bracing for latest cold snap after they saw $3 billion in losses due to January frost
Florida farmers are preparing for a second freeze of the season that could make an already difficult year even worse.