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
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.
Lawmakers debate new guardrails on controversial governor-controlled emergency fund
A key state emergency fund controlled by Governor Ron DeSantis has officially expired, setting up a major policy dispute in Tallahassee.
Convicted killer smiles, laughs as judge hands down life sentence for murdering sister and burying her in yard
Justice has finally arrived for Karen Pais, the Carrollwood woman whose 2021 disappearance ended in a grisly discovery in her own backyard. Her sister, 72-year-old Debra Patton, was sentenced to life in prison for her murder on Monday morning.
Tampa Bay area under high fire alert as 2 Pasco schools cancel Wednesday classes
Severe drought conditions across the Tampa Bay area have sparked a rash of wildfires, leading to multiple property losses and local school cancelations.
Florida AI legislation update: House feud threatens DeSantis’ AI guardrails and data center limits
Governor Ron DeSantis is pushing for an "AI Bill of Rights" and strict guardrails on data centers to protect consumers from rising utility costs and privacy risks.
New Florida bill aims to slash out-of-state enrollment at state universities
A Florida lawmaker says too many highly qualified Florida students are receiving rejection letters from the state's public universities.
New Florida driver's license exam rules: English requirement now in effect
Effective February 6, 2026, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles now requires all driver's license exams to be administered exclusively in English.
St. Pete power struggle: Mayor Welch vows to press on with Gas Plant project
The redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District—home to Tropicana Field—is at a crossroads following the collapse of the previous Rays-Hines deal.
Tampa Bay Rays' massive development plans revealed by Hillsborough commissioners
The high-stakes effort to secure a new home for the Tampa Bay Rays moves to the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday.
