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
Family of Gandy Blvd. murder victim pleaded with Gov. DeSantis to sign death warrant
Nearly forty years after a man was sentenced to death for a killing along Gandy Blvd., daughters of the victim are begging the governor to finally sign a death warrant.
St. Petersburg mayoral race: Ken Welch, Charlie Crist expected to head to runoff ahead of August vote
Barbs are being traded in the race for St. Petersburg Mayor, with neither of the top two polling leaders expecting the race to be decided without going to a runoff.
Pinellas County death row case: New book questions 1985 murder conviction
Author Pamela Colloff's new book challenges the conviction of death row prisoner James Dailey, arguing Pinellas County prosecutors relied on an unreliable jailhouse informant for crucial murder evidence.
Byron Donalds turns focus to Florida general election as data centers take center stage
Rep. Byron Donalds held a press conference and knocked on doors in Pinellas County during a campaign swing less than four weeks from the August 18 primary.
Seminole tenant faces five-day delay after ceiling collapse at Buena Vista Apartments
A Seminole tenant is demanding accountability after waiting five days for apartment repairs following a structural collapse during a weekend storm along Park Road.
Florida woman starts leprosy support group as state sees rise in cases
Two women are starting a support group for leprosy patients in Florida in hopes of alleviating the stigma that the disease has, including the belief that it is a thing of the past.
How Florida's redrawn district map shifts Kathy Castor's reelection odds
Rep. Kathy Castor is preparing for the toughest reelection battle of her Congressional career after Republican state leaders redrew her Tampa Bay district to favor conservative voters.
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.