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 lawmakers revise DeSantis property tax plan before advancing to floor votes
Florida lawmakers are taking up Gov. DeSantis’ property tax proposal during a special session.
Byron Donalds pushes Florida education plan centered on building student career pathways starting in 6th grade
Rep. Byron Donalds, the leading Republican contender to be the next governor of Florida, unveiled his education plan Friday in Brandon.
Florida property tax proposal could cut millions from Bay Area city and county budgets
Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposal for a sweeping property tax cut is roiling local governments, who are beginning to discuss how much revenue they would lose.
Florida property tax relief: DeSantis calls special legislative session
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he is calling state lawmakers into a special legislative session starting Monday to consider a major reduction in property taxes.
Citrus County Commission unanimously approves yearlong freeze on new AI data center rezoning applications
Citrus County commissioners got an earful from residents who say their backyard is no place for a data center.
Clearwater stroke survivor regains arm movement with new Vivistim device, shares recovery story
Tampa General Hospital is hailing advancements in stroke recovery that are allowing patients to use body parts that have been dormant for decades.
Tampa Mayor Castor defends Rays stadium plan amid tepid council support
The Tampa City Council voted 4-3 on Thursday to keep a preliminary funding memorandum of understanding alive for a new stadium, though councilors warned the current deal will not receive final approval.
Rays' stadium funding deal advances, but Tampa City Council balks at terms
The next major step in the Tampa Bay Rays stadium push hit a roadblock Thursday at Tampa City Hall, as city council members agreed to continue negotiations but signaled they would not support the current version of the deal.
Fire officials warn that transition from drought to rainy season does not mean brushfire season is over
State fire officials are warning that lightning strikes could increase the number of fires, even as the rainy season begins.
Tampa's Special Operations Forces Week helps military members transition, navigate daily life
Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week in the Bay Area is underway in downtown Tampa, with the Tampa Convention Center and the JW Marriott hosting dozens of plenary sessions.