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
Clearwater lightning strike: Family displaced after bolt hits home
A Clearwater family is picking up the pieces after lightning struck their home. That family faces a long road to recovery before they can move back home.
Sirata Beach Resort: $25M renovations unveiled in St. Pete Beach
A $25 million transformation at the 65-year-old Sirata Beach Resort was showcased Wednesday night during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in St. Pete Beach.
Hillsborough dress code: School board reverses restrictions on leggings
A controversial dress code is off the books in Hillsborough County following plenty of pushback from parents and students.
How to protect yourself before stepping into a rideshare vehicle
A deadly deputy-involved shooting in Polk County is raising questions about rideshare background checks and passenger safety.
Dunedin open container district: Businesses push for outdoor drinking
Local business owners are pushing city leaders to let downtown happy hour spill onto the sidewalks to help rescue slumping summer sales.
Belleair Beach height exception: Board denies waterfront home variance
A waterfront home construction project is driving a high-stakes height dispute in Belleair Beach.
Mahjong Tampa Bay: Centuries-old tile game gains popularity across local spots
A centuries-old Chinese tile game is drawing crowd after crowd across the Tampa Bay area as local enthusiasts gather to build community and master strategy.
The death of game discs? Sony sets 2028 end date
Video game enthusiasts in Pinellas Park are expressing frustration as Sony prepares to phase out physical PlayStation discs in January 2028.
How amber lights are saving baby sea turtles in Tampa Bay
Wildlife conservation groups and utility crews are installing sea turtle-friendly amber lighting along Tampa Bay beaches to protect newborn hatchlings heading toward the Gulf.
Lakewood Ranch residents push back against 200-townhome workforce housing development
A proposed workforce housing development in Manatee County drew hundreds of concerned residents to a packed public workshop Monday night in Lakewood Ranch.