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
Sarasota police crack down on illegal jet ski rentals after deadly crash
Spring break remains in full swing across Florida, bringing large crowds to beaches and heavy boat traffic to Sarasota area waters, and Sarasota Police say they are stepping up their enforcement against unlicensed jet ski rental companies.
Democrats score two upset wins in Florida special elections
Florida Democrats are touting two upset victories after Tuesday’s special elections, including one in Palm Beach County and another in a closely watched state Senate race in Hillsborough County.
Florida targeted in expanding federal Medicaid fraud probe
Federal health officials have expanded a nationwide investigation into Medicaid fraud — and Florida is now under scrutiny.
Man convicted in 2008 Denise Amber Lee murder is executed
Nearly 20 years after Denise Amber Lee’s murder, Florida is set to execute her killer, Michael King.
Patrols increase at Tampa Bay synagogues and holocaust museum following Michigan attack
An attack at a synagogue in Michigan is renewing concerns about safety at places of worship across the country.
Bill to potentially block Manatee cruise port approved
A new coastal resiliency bill passed by Florida lawmakers could stand in the way of a proposed cruise terminal in Manatee County.
Florida Legislature advances crackdown on recreational nitrous oxide
Florida lawmakers are debating new restrictions on the retail sale of nitrous oxide, a gas commonly used for legitimate culinary and medical purposes but increasingly abused recreationally.
Tampa rolls out new pedestrian safety improvements in Ybor City after deadly crash
Tampa leaders are moving forward with new pedestrian safety improvements in Ybor City, just months after a speeding driver crashed into a crowd along 7th Avenue, killing several people.
Florida lawmaker steps in to halt controversial Manatee cruise terminal
On Wednesday, Senator Jim Boyd (R-Manatee) filed an amendment to a coastal resiliency bill that would expand dredging protections over the Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve, an area recently targeted for the site of a new cruise terminal.
Clock ticking for Florida lawmakers to strike deal on property tax changes
The push by the governor to eliminate property taxes in Florida is still being debated, but lawmakers are beginning to run out of time to reach an agreement before the end of the session.