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
Florida not expected to see much change from marijuana rescheduling, but research opportunities loom
With the stroke of a pen, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche declared medical marijuana to be a Schedule III drug, which the Trump Administration — and University of Michigan professor Erin Bonar — hope will make research easier.
Hillsborough County says it's unlikely it can meet Tampa Bay Rays' June 1 deadline for stadium funding deal
Hillsborough County officials say it is unlikely they can meet the deadline the Tampa Bay Rays have set for funding deals to be in place.
Florida special session: Governor’s congressional map push sparks debate
The spotlight is turning to Florida ahead of a special session that will decide the fate of a new Congressional map that Republicans hope will net several seats for their party in November's midterm elections.
Florida governor’s race: Jay Collins claims Byron Donalds would lose to Democrat David Jolly
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins said Monday that if Byron Donalds is the nominee of the Republican Party in the race for governor, that Donalds would lose the November election to a Democrat.
Gasworx development celebrates topping-off for Olivette
The tallest building in the latest phase in Ybor City's Gasworx development had its topping-out party on Friday afternoon.
Rays stadium deal faces significant funding gap as Hillsborough County negotiators continue talks
Negotiators for Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay Rays have made progress towards a deal, but "significant" gaps remain.
Hillsborough County considers many funding options for new Rays stadium, but has no clear plan yet
Thursday afternoon could bring a clearer understanding of how much support exists for a Rays stadium plan among Hillsborough County commissioners.
Bradenton health care summit: Officials warn millions face barriers to medical care due to high, rising costs
The House Ways and Means Health Care Subcommittee Chair Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Bradenton) convened a health care summit at the Lake Erie College of Medicine in Bradenton on Tuesday.
Calls growing for Florida congressional reps to abandon house ahead of potential redistricting
Calls are growing for two members of Congress to resign just days after two other members, one from each party, resigned amidst accusations of wrongdoing.
Bob Buckhorn announces 2027 campaign for Tampa mayor: Seeking rare third term
Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn is running to reclaim the office, eight years after leaving city hall amidst an urban renewal that saw dozens of new buildings downtown spring.