Kellie Cowan
Kellie Cowan is an award-winning multimedia journalist. She joined the FOX 13 News team in February 2016 and covers communities across the Tampa Bay region.
Kellie arrived in the Sunshine State by way of snowy Syracuse, where she worked as a news and sports reporter and was recognized annually by the Syracuse Press Club for her news, sports, and spot news coverage.
Kellie began her journalism career in the sports world, covering teams in both Washington, DC and Syracuse, NY before switching over to the news. While she still loves sports, she's enjoying the challenges and unique stories she gets to tackle in news and is excited to be able to be a fan once again.
A Virginia native, Kellie graduated from the College of William and Mary before going on to earn her master's at Georgetown University. During her time at W&M, Kellie had the opportunity to travel extensively through Europe. While working toward a double-major in International Studies and German, Kellie twice lived in Germany and spent a summer teaching English in Bosnia.
An avid runner and two-time Marine Corps Marathon finisher, Kellie is excited to take advantage of the beautiful Florida weather and snow-free running trails. When she's not pounding the pavement she loves to relax by the pool and check out new restaurants and breweries. She also enjoys preparing a home-cooked meal and cuddling up to a Wes Anderson movie with her rescue cat.
If you'd like to contact Kellie or have a story pitch, you can reach her at Kellie.Cowan@fox.com. You can also follow Kellie on Twitter @KellieCowan and Facebook.
The latest from Kellie Cowan
'Casanova Killer' set for court hearing ahead of scheduled execution
Attorneys for the man dubbed the "Casanova Killer" will be in a Hillsborough County courtroom on Thursday, days after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Glen Rogers' death warrant for a 1995 Tampa murder.
Hillsborough leaders vote to end Cross Bay Ferry service early
The Cross Bay Ferry's fate was likely sealed on Wednesday, when Hillsborough County commissioners voted to terminate the agreement with the ferry operators due to the company defaulting on its contract.
Manatee County leaders vote to remove fluoride from drinking water
Commissioners in Manatee County voted Tuesday to permanently remove fluoride from drinking water – a practice that leaders recently learned has been suspended since 2021 due to broken equipment.
Tampa Bay Rowdies set to return to Al Lang Stadium for first time since 2024 hurricanes
An exciting homecoming is set for this weekend as the Tampa Bay Rowdies return to Al Lang Stadium for the first time since last year's hurricanes caused significant damage.
Daily weapons screenings expanding to more Manatee County schools. Here's what to know
With daily weapons screenings set to expand to middle schools in Manatee County, the school board unanimously signed off on creating a new position to handle those checks at each campus.
Florida grandmother sentenced to prison for baby's hot car death
A judge sentenced Tracey Nix to five years in prison after an emotional hearing on Thursday, nearly two-and-a-half years after her infant granddaughter died in a hot car in Hardee County.
Key congressional seats up for grabs in special elections as GOP holds slim House majority
Voters in parts of Florida are heading to the polls on Tuesday to fill two congressional seats recently vacated by Republicans.
Florida Toll Relief Program ends Monday
A program giving many Florida drivers a big discount is coming to an end on Monday.
Push to repeal no-fault auto insurance in Florida could face resistance from Governor DeSantis
Florida ranks among the most expensive states in the country for auto insurance, and that has lawmakers revisiting a proposal that Gov. Ron DeSantis has previously vetoed: eliminating the no-fault clause.