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
Sen. Rick Scott calls Florida’s rising unemployment rate ‘urgent’ as state lags national trend
Nationally, April's jobs numbers exceeded expectations of most economists, with employers adding a projected 115,000 jobs.
FEMA reform: 10 changes proposed to speed disaster aid in Tampa
The FEMA Review Council, which was appointed by President Trump and includes Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, is urging Congress to adopt ten reforms in hopes of speeding aid to those in need and revitalizing a troubled agency.
Florida congressional map faces new legal challenges centered around the state's Fair Districts Amendment
The legal fight against Florida's new congressional map is ramping up, with a new effort filed Wednesday morning to immediately block the map from taking effect.
Florida redistricting costs climb as millions are spent to alert voters confused of changes
Elections Supervisors in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties are preparing to send information to voters clarifying the districts in which they will be voting.
Florida redistricting map would split Tampa into 3 districts
The new congressional map approved by the Florida House and Senate will greatly impact voters in the Bay Area if it survives a legal challenge.
Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson files to run for another term
With political season ramping up, Florida's agriculture commissioner is going for another term in office.
DeSantis redistricting map clears Florida House committee, legal challenges expected
A controversial new congressional redistricting proposal backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis is moving through the Florida Legislature after clearing a House committee on a strict party-line vote Tuesday during a special session.
Charlie Crist criticizes Welch's leadership in mayoral bid: 'St. Pete is on hiatus from success’
Former Gov. and Rep. Charlie Crist filed papers at St. Petersburg City Hall on Monday to run for mayor.
Tampa-St. Pete ferry service could relaunch by end of 2026 with new, more frequent boats
The Tampa Bay Ferry could be relaunched between downtown Tampa and downtown St. Pete by the end of 2026.