Emari Craft
Emari Craft is a digital marketing specialist for FOX 13.
She joined the team in 2023 as a digital content creator and was promoted in 2024.
Her journalism career began as an intern at FOX 13. She is a native of Lakeland, Florida who earned a Bachelor’s degree in mass communications with a concentration in broadcast news and a minor in Africana Studies from the University of South Florida.
She believes that great storytelling uplifts the voices of underserved communities and expands the audiences’ knowledge about a variety of topics that impact their lives.
When she’s not writing the latest story, she enjoys going to theme parks, visiting museums, trying different cuisines and exploring the Tampa Bay Area.
The latest from Emari Craft
Watch: SUV smashes into Florida UPS store
An SUV smashed into a UPS Store in Fort Myers, on Monday and the shocking moment was caught on camera.
Florida gator wrangled by former zookeeper turned police officer
A Florida police officer who used to work as a zookeeper got the chance to flaunt her skills when she helped corral an alligator in Cape Coral on Monday, Nov. 24.
Florida gator caught on camera popping out of pond, charging at fisherman: 'That's my foot!'
A Florida fisherman was chased away from a pond by an angry alligator earlier this summer.
Video: Florida teen riding dirt bike leads deputies on chase through rush-hour traffic in Naples
A Florida teen was riding an electric dirt bike in Naples when he led deputies on a dangerous chase through rush-hour traffic on Tuesday, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
Video: Hurricane Hunters tossed by turbulence while flying into eye of Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Hunters entered the eye of Hurricane Melissa to collect critical data that helps improve forecasts and research, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Orlando 'Gator Crusader' celebrates Halloween with pumpkin-smashing alligators
An Orlando man celebrated spooky season in true Floridian fashion — with his alligators.
Video: Florida K-9 finds bear while searching woods for suspect
A Volusia County K-9 encountered his first bear while searching for a suspect on Saturday night.
Video: Tampa police officer lets curious girl inspect bodycam
A Tampa police officer entertained a little girl who was curious about the officer’s bodycam, footage released by the police department shows.
Video: Burmese python yanked out of semi-truck engine in Florida
A first responder in Miami-Dade County who specializes in catching invasive pythons had a busy week.
Florida artist surprises best friend with wedding portrait made out of makeup
An artist in Sarasota, surprised her best friend at her bridal shower with a wedding portrait created using makeup products.