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
Tampa City Council weighs $98M price tag for South Howard flood relief
The long-contested plan to fix chronic flooding in South Tampa’s iconic "SoHo" district faced a critical check-up on Thursday.
Rare genetic mutation linked to anesthesia brain injury in patients with Venezuelan heritage
A mitochondrial DNA mutation passed down through the maternal line in some Venezuelan families has been linked to severe brain injury and death in healthy patients undergoing routine anesthesia.
Florida lawmakers advance new vaccine exemption bill as measles cases rise
A newly proposed school vaccine exemption bill is moving through the Florida Legislature as measles cases spike statewide.
Tampa Bay communities gather for major MLK Day parades
Communities across the Tampa Bay area are coming together today to honor the life, work, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with two of the region’s largest MLK Day parades taking place in Tampa and St. Petersburg.
Property taxes take center stage as Florida lawmakers kick off legislative session
Lawmakers from across Florida are heading to Tallahassee to begin a new legislative session, the final one under Governor Ron DeSantis, who is serving his second and last term.
Florida lawmakers to consider mandatory recess for middle schoolers
A new proposal filed in Tallahassee aims to give older kids a break during the school day.
Tampa leaders to ask for 1-year extension on $10M grant tied to South Howard Flood Relief project
Tampa City Council narrowly approved requesting an extension to a previously-approved grant funding agreement with the state that would help finance a massive stormwater project in South Tampa.
Pinellas County animal cruelty case behind new state law heads to appeals court
The Pinellas County man convicted of killing a dog named Dexter is appealing his conviction, bringing the case back to court.
Tampa leaders give update on next phase of West River BUILD Project
The next phase of the Tampa West River BUILD project is focused on improving connections between downtown and the surrounding West Tampa neighborhoods.
Convicted killer who murdered former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband sentenced to death
Convicted killer Marcelle Waldon was sentenced to death on Monday in Polk County in the killings of a former Lakeland city commissioner and her husband.