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
Haitian TPS rollback raises concerns over Florida workforce, economy
The Trump administration is moving forward with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for many Haitians, a decision supporters say restores the program to its original purpose as a temporary humanitarian measure.
St. Pete Beach seminar to explain Florida beach access law
If you’ve ever wondered where the public beach ends and private property begins, St. Pete Beach officials hope to answer that question.
Hillsborough Schools discusses plan to reduce classroom screen time
Hillsborough County School Board members are expected to meet again Tuesday to discuss the district’s new screen time guidance aimed at creating a better balance between technology use and unplugged time spent working and interacting in the classroom.
Clearwater City Council to vote on 30-year Duke Energy deal
After years of analysis into whether Clearwater should operate its own electric utility, city leaders are expected to take up a proposal Thursday to extend the city's partnership with Duke Energy.
Pinellas Schools seeks public input on next phase of campus closures, consolidations
The Pinellas County School District is asking parents, staff and residents to help shape the district's next round of school closure and consolidation recommendations as leaders continue to respond to falling student enrollment and the rising cost of maintaining older campuses.
Ex-Temple Terrace police officer enters written plea of not guilty in crash that killed 6-year-old girl
Former Temple Terrace police officer Zachary Krug entered a written plea of not guilty on charges stemming from a deadly crash that killed a 6-year-old girl last April.
Polk County Fourth of July fireworks: Where to watch in Lakeland, Winter Haven Friday night
If you're looking to celebrate the Fourth of July a day early, you have two big options in Polk County on Friday night.
Florida among states affected as judge strikes down SNAP restrictions on buying sugary drinks and candy
A federal judge ruled that the government cannot stop Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients from using their benefits to purchase candy, soda and other sugary drinks, dealing a major setback to a key "Make America Healthy Again" policy championed by the Trump administration.
New boats, local operator secured for year-round Tampa Bay Ferry
Tampa Bay’s ferry service is moving closer to a comeback with two new vessels secured for the route between Tampa and St. Pete.
More young adults living with parents as first-time homebuyer share hits record low
The path to homeownership is becoming harder for many young adults, and new housing data shows the pressure is changing how and where they live.