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
Veterans Day 2026: Bay Pines VA Medical Center honors those who served during annual ceremony
Several hundred veterans, family members and members of the community gathered at Bay Pines VA Medical Center to commemorate Veterans Day.
Hillsborough commissioners approve key funding to move Rays stadium project ahead
The Rays' proposed stadium on Hillsborough College's Dale Mabry campus just took a step forward on Tuesday thanks to a pair of votes that approved key funding measures.
Tampa City Council seat appointment carries high stakes for Rays ballpark
The Tampa City Council faces a pivotal decision that could shape the future of a planned $80 million Rays ballpark development as 18 applicants compete to fill the vacant District 7 seat.
Citibank shooting: New details emerge on law enforcement response
A bitter dispute over a $2,500 store credit card debt culminated in gunfire at a Citibank corporate campus in Hillsborough County on Wednesday, where an armed Orlando man was killed by private security after driving through a security gate.
Donalds, Jolly make final campaign stops before Florida election
Florida gubernatorial nominees Byron Donalds and David Jolly held statewide campaign rallies Monday to make their final pitches on the eve of Election Day.
Rays stadium vote: Tampa City Council passes $21M community benefits package
Tampa leaders approved a mandatory $21 million community benefits package Thursday in a tight 4-3 vote, clearing a major hurdle to build a new Rays stadium in the city.
Tampa Bay Rays: Former player Gabe Gross predicts title
If there's one thing Gabe Gross wishes had gone differently in his Big League career, it's that the Rays only walked away with an ALCS ring in 2008, instead of a World Series ring.
Rays stadium vote: Tampa leaders prep for community benefits and tax decisions
City and county leaders are preparing for several critical hurdles to bring a $2.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays stadium to fruition following a major local financial vote Thursday.
Tampa Rays stadium: Council approves $80 million bond after virtual vote
Tampa city councilors approved the potential use of an $80 million bond contribution for a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium on the city's west side following a dramatic reversal during a council meeting.
Tampa General lung transplants: New technology tests donor organ performance
Doctors at Tampa General Hospital are utilizing a device called the XVIVO Lung Perfusion Machine to evaluate donor lungs prior to transplant surgery.