Blake DeVine
Blake DeVine is an award-winning reporter who joined the FOX 13 News team in December 2025.
A Florida State University graduate, he is excited to return to the Sunshine State and tell stories across the Tampa Bay region.
Prior to joining FOX 13, Blake reported at Atlanta News First, where his coverage of a tragic shooting at Apalachee High School earned an Emmy.
Before that, he worked as a morning reporter at KXAN in Austin, Texas. His live reporting throughout a winter storm that left thousands without power earned an Emmy.
Blake began his television career as a sports anchor at KEYT in his hometown of Santa Barbara, California. He won a Golden Mike Award for his reporting on a fast-moving fire that nearly burned down his TV station.
If you have story ideas, email him at blake.devine@fox.com. You can also connect with Blake on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
The latest from Blake DeVine
Noah Kahan coming to Tampa: Why buying tickets may require a selfie
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Noah Kahan announced his upcoming 2027 "The Last of the Bugs" World Tour, and Raymond James Stadium in Tampa will be one of his stops.
World Series sales: Ferg's in St. Petersburg tops $1.2M in 3 days
The World Series may be over, but one St. Petersburg sports bar is celebrating a multi-million dollar month because of it.
Hundreds of graves buried beneath a Clearwater business despite a $7.5M settlement
A $7.5 million settlement is bringing a three-year legal battle over a historic Black cemetery in Clearwater closer to an end, while questions remain about hundreds of graves buried beneath a local business.
Rays-Brewers World Series: Why sportsbooks are bracing for huge losses
A $100 preseason bet on the Tampa Bay Rays could turn into an $8,000 profit. Their unlikely World Series matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers has some sportsbooks bracing for massive payouts.
The Landings Golf Course: Clearwater moves forward on $180M sports complex
A Clearwater golf course could soon trade its fairways for pickleball courts, volleyball tournaments and a water park.
Why empty playoff seats at Tropicana Field are sparking backlash among Rays fans
Low playoff attendance and falling ticket prices at Tropicana Field during the Tampa Bay Rays' American League Championship Series matchup against the Cleveland Guardians are sparking widespread backlash from fans.
Pinellas School Board votes to close 5 schools, restructure others
The future of several Pinellas County schools was decided Tuesday evening as the school board voted to close campuses and restructure others amid declining enrollment.
Bern's Steak House sues Tampa over $100M South Howard flood project
Bern's Steak House is serving up a legal battle against the City of Tampa. The iconic restaurant and five other property owners have filed two class-action lawsuits challenging a $100 million flood relief project along South Howard Avenue.
Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings: What it means for sports betting
The Seminole Tribe of Florida has filed a federal lawsuit accusing DraftKings of running an illegal, unlicensed sports gambling operation across the state.