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
Pasco double-murderer set for execution, sparking intense legal battle over age, declining health
Dominick Occhicone is scheduled to face execution on July 28 for the 1986 cold-blooded murders of his ex-girlfriend's parents in Pasco County, sparking an intense legal battle over his advanced age and failing health.
Tampa Bay Rays reveal first look inside proposed new stadium
The Tampa Bay Rays are giving fans their first look inside the team’s proposed new ballpark in Tampa, but the larger stadium deal still is not final.
Evan Longoria jersey retirement brings late Don Zimmer's family to the field
Tampa Bay Rays legend Evan Longoria will permanently take his place among franchise icons Sunday when the team officially retires his No. 3 jersey at Tropicana Field.
Florida governor race: Viral moments, insults, lawsuits becomes hallmarks of GOP primary fight
A chaotic multi-candidate battle for the Republican gubernatorial nomination has devolved into a series of insults, altercations and lawsuits as challengers attempt to unseat frontrunner Rep. Byron Donalds.
Groveland Four: Florida approves $4M for families of Black men wrongly accused of raping white woman
Florida lawmakers allocated $4 million to the families of the Groveland Four within the state's massive budget. The funding represents a historic step toward restitution for the four Black men falsely accused of raping a white woman in 1949.
Ybor City crash: Newly released video shows driver moments after fatal wreck
The Hillsborough County State Attorney released video showing the moments after Silas Sampson allegedly crashed into a crowd outside an Ybor City bar last November, killing four people and injuring 20 others.
Florida Senate race: Ashley Moody readies for election fight against Alex Vindman
Sen. Ashley Moody is four months away from facing Florida voters to see if they want her to remain in the U.S. Senate. Moody, who was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2025 to replace Marco Rubio, is now seeking her first full term.
St. Petersburg spring training history: How the Grapefruit League was born
The historic legacy of Florida spring training continues to thrive as millions of fans gather to watch baseball games under the sunshine. The warm weather tradition originally traced back to local leaders who envisioned a tropical haven for players to prepare for the season.
Gov. DeSantis unveils Lincoln statue in The Villages ahead of America 250
Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of President Abraham Lincoln in Wildwood on Tuesday morning as part of Florida's official celebration of America's 250th birthday. The monument features the nation's 16th president atop a concrete pedestal holding the Emancipation Proclamation.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson displays every presidential signature in Capitol office
A rare look at the men who shaped the nation is on display inside the Florida Capitol as the United States prepares to celebrate 250 years since its founding.