Ryan Burkett
Ryan Burkett is a proud Tampa native who came home to join the digital team at FOX 13 News in March 2024.
Ryan holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Tampa and a master’s from the University of Central Florida, both in communication with a focus on journalism.
After stops at WPSD-TV in Paducah, Kentucky, and WALB-TV and Albany, Georgia, Ryan spent nine years at WKMG-TV in Orlando as a news producer. While in Orlando, he covered major stories including the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting, several hurricanes and historic rocket launches. He also produced the annual Fourth of July "Fireworks at the Fountain" live special in conjunction with the City of Orlando.
Ryan grew up watching FOX 13 and is glad to be back home sharing his strong passion for news and all things broadcasting.
When he’s not helping keep the Bay Area informed, Ryan enjoys sports – especially the Rays, Bucs and Lightning – along with family and friends, music, and traveling (road trips are his favorite!).
The latest from Ryan Burkett
Knife-wielding man shot by Pasco deputies minutes after trying to break into gun store: PCSO
A man armed with a knife was shot by Pasco County deputies on Friday after he charged at them, according to the sheriff's office.
Man arrested on DUI, drug charges after crash that injured Clearwater police officer
A man is facing DUI and drug charges after Clearwater police say he caused a four-car crash that injured a police officer late Thursday night.
Crash involving semi-truck causes cooking oil spill, blocks traffic for hours on I-75 in Sarasota County
A crash involving a semi-truck caused hundreds of gallons of cooking oil to spill and snarled traffic for hours on I-75 in Sarasota County on Friday morning.
Missing Hillsborough County girl found safe
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says a missing girl who disappeared on Thursday has been found and is safe.
Video: Week-old puppies rescued from crawl space under Florida home
A litter of puppies and their mother are safe after Hillsborough County Animal Control officers rescued them from the crawl space under a vacant home.
Dog park shooting: Judge rejects accused killer's 'stand your ground' defense, sets trial date
A Tampa judge has denied a “stand your ground" motion filed by attorneys for the man accused of targeting and killing another man at a dog park because he was gay.
Warrant issued for driver involved in deadly hit-and-run
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has issued a warrant for the arrest of a person believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run Wednesday night.
Man seen crawling in road struck, killed; search on for driver
Tampa police are searching for a driver who they say took off after hitting and killing a man late Wednesday night.
Rays' Wander Franco trial delayed: Sources
More than a year after he last took the field with the Tampa Bay Rays, shortstop Wander Franco was set to stand trial in the Dominican Republic beginning Thursday in a sexual abuse case involving an underage girl, but that has been delayed until June, according to ESPN.
Florida man arrested after hit-and-run victims help troopers catch suspect: FHP
A man faces charges weeks after a hit-and-run crash on I-75 sent four people to the hospital, and the Florida Highway Patrol says it was the victims' detective work that helped lead to his arrest.