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
St. Jude Walk returns to Tampa as local family shares cancer journey
The St. Jude Walk and 5K Run will be held Saturday, September 26, at Benchmark Arena in Tampa.
Amendment 3 falls short of passage threshold in new poll
Amendment 3 is currently falling well short of the support it would need to pass, according to a new St. Pete Polls survey.
Hillsborough schools hold town halls ahead of half-penny sales tax vote
Hillsborough County Public Schools is asking voters to renew the Half-Penny Promise sales tax for another 10 years.
Bucs fall to Browns 23-19, drop to 0-2 after late collapse and lengthy weather delay
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are off to their worst start in over a decade after falling 23-19 to the Cleveland Browns in their home opener Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.
Florida AG proposes tougher penalties to target scam calls and texts
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is proposing legislation aimed at phone and text scams, including schemes involving artificial intelligence, fake warrants and impersonation.
Tampa City Council: $100M South Howard flood project faces vote
Tampa City Council is set to take a pivotal vote Thursday on a massive flood relief project that has divided South Tampa residents and businesses.
Florida considers blocking undocumented students from career programs, technical schools
Florida officials are considering whether to block undocumented students from enrolling in career and technical education programs.
Treasure Island commissioners to vote on $12 million public safety facility
Treasure Island city commissioners are expected to vote today on plans for a new three-story Public Safety Facility and Apparatus Bay.
Trial begins for plastic surgeon charged with murdering Pinellas County attorney
The trial for a plastic surgeon who's accused of murdering a Pinellas County attorney started on Monday. Tomasz Kosowski waived his right to a jury trial, so he will have a bench trial where the judge decides his fate.
Tarpon Springs approves ordinance restricting bikes, scooters on busy sidewalks
Tarpon Springs city commissioners voted Tuesday night on a new ordinance that would ban riding personal mobility vehicles and devices on sidewalks in parts of the city that are popular with tourists.