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
Sunshine Skyway Bridge among bridges NTSB wants evaluated for risk of collapse
The National Transportation Safety Board wants inspectors to look at dozens of bridges nationwide, including the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, to figure out whether they're at risk of collapsing if they're hit by a vessel.
Florida man accused of plotting mass shooting at Mons Venus accepts plea deal, gets 10-year prison sentence
The man suspected of plotting a mass shooting at the Mons Venus adult club in Tampa two years ago was sentenced to 10 years in prison after accepting a plea deal in court on Thursday.
More flight delays, cancellations at TPA after severe storms impact spring break travel
Flight delays are building again on Monday at Tampa International Airport after severe storms caused a wave of delays and cancellations on Sunday, leaving many spring break travelers stranded.
FWC considers Florida's first bear hunt since 2015. Here's how you can weigh in
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking for public input on a potential black bear hunt.
Parents of teen killed in boating crash want stronger penalties for reckless boaters
Two and a half years after the death of their 17-year-old daughter, Andy and Melissa Fernandez are pushing lawmakers to consider critical updates to Florida’s boater safety laws.
Hillsborough commissioners approve first set of projects using transportation tax funds
Hillsborough County commissioners have approved the first set of projects using money raised through a controversial transportation tax.
Florida's legislative session begins this week. Here are some of the key bills filed in Tallahassee
This week, Florida lawmakers will gather in Tallahassee for their annual legislative session, with several key issues on the table.
Oral arguments Friday in lawsuit challenging Florida's strict social media ban
Attorneys are giving oral arguments on Friday in a challenge to Florida's new law banning kids under the age of 14 from having social media accounts.
Many Florida condo buildings could lose state-run insurance coverage under new bill. Here's why
A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill that would strip condo associations of access to state-run Citizens Property Insurance if they don't comply with new building safety laws.
Woman pleads guilty in deadly DUI crash that killed cousin in Hillsborough County
The driver in a 2021 crash that killed her cousin in Hillsborough County faces decades in prison after pleading guilty to 10 criminal charges, including DUI manslaughter, avoiding a trial that was set to start on Monday.