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
Gov. DeSantis and Florida health leaders discuss baby formula concerns
Florida leaders are sounding the alarm when it comes to baby formula as Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis, Dr. Joseph Ladapo and Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins in Bartow on Friday to discuss their concerns about its safety.
DHS considering FEMA cuts as president’s review commission still waits to present findings
The Homeland Security Secretary reportedly plans to not renew the contracts of up to 1,000 workers who often serve as "boots on the ground" during disaster recovery.
Gov. DeSantis, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna push to set term limits, end insider trading among Congress
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna advocated for term limits and the prohibition of insider trading among members of Congress during a press conference in Clearwater on Tuesday.
Florida leaders react to Nicolás Maduro's capture, first appearance in a New York courtroom
Today, Sens. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody held a press conference in Miami and celebrated the end of Maduro's rule, with Scott calling Maduro a narco-terrorist and saying he jeopardized the security of not just Venezuelans but Americans.
Family of Hillsborough teen killed in DUI crash starting scholarship for UF medical students in her memory
Lexi Ringo, 16, was in the car with her mother on Friday, December 26, when a pickup truck driven by Dominic Frye, 21, ran a stop sign and T-boned their car.
Bay Area firefighters warn of firework dangers, how to stay safe on New Year's Eve
Firefighters said there are few calls that are more bone chilling than when a child gets severely hurt in a preventable fireworks' accident.
Semi-truck driver who rammed group outside Tampa gentleman's club, killing 1, sentenced
A judge officially sentenced Dylan Fogle for ramming a semi-truck into a group of people standing outside a gentleman's club in Tampa last year.
New group hosting Pride festival in Ybor City after former event canceled
Tampa will get a Pride festival in 2026 after all.
Local Ukrainians react as Trump, Zelenskyy prepare for meeting in Florida
As world leaders prepare for peace deal talks in Florida, the war in Ukraine feels anything but distant for members of the Ukrainian community in Tampa.
Tampa police urge safety as holiday season takes center stage
Tampa police are urging those attending special events downtown, like the New Year's Eve celebrations and the Reliaquest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium, to be responsible.