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
Rays stadium deal: What’s next for the team and local leaders after a roller-coaster week?
This week has been a roller-coaster for the Tampa Bay Rays, Pinellas County and St. Petersburg leaders after two high-stakes public meetings. The team said the deal to build a new stadium was off, county leaders decided to delay the financing vote and city leaders are not fixing Tropicana Field's roof.
St. Pete leaders reverse course, delaying decision on Tropicana Field roof fix
Hours after approving funding to fix the Tropicana Field roof, St. Petersburg City Council walked back and are now delaying that decision. All of this comes as the saga surrounding a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays continues to see twists and turns.
Sen. Rick Scott readies for second term with forceful defense of Trump's cabinet picks
As Senator Rick Scott prepares to begin his second term in the Senate and 15th year serving Floridians, he weighed in on President-elect Trump's most controversial cabinet appointments and the confirmation process during a one-on-one interview with FOX 13 News.
Tampa attorney filing class-action lawsuit over failed Netflix stream of Jake Paul, Mike Tyson fight
A Tampa lawyer is about to take on one of the most influential media companies in the world.
Tampa Bay Rays suspend new stadium plans, blame county for not securing bond money in October
The Tampa Bay Rays say plans to build its new ballpark have been halted because Pinellas County didn’t finalize bonds last month.
Rays' new stadium deal faces new roadblocks
St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch is pushing back on the belief that the deal between the city, the county, and the Rays to build a new stadium is in trouble following Hurricane Milton.
Medium level of red tide detected at Manatee County location after Hurricane Milton
There are new warnings about red tide in areas of Manatee County that were hardest hit by Hurricane Milton. Officials said people should take precautions around the Rod and Reel Pier, which is on the northernmost tip of the county.
Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Steinbrenner Field
The Tampa Bay Rays have a new home for the 2025 season.
Trump picks Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State
Florida's senior senator is getting a promotion. President-elect Donald Trump nominated Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State.
St. Petersburg announces the price tag to repair the Trop
The City of St. Petersburg now knows the price tag for fixing the roof of Tropicana Field.