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
Tampa City Council faces off in friendly karaoke competition
Tampa City Council members swapped city business for microphones Friday night during a friendly karaoke competition at the Babe Zaharias Clubhouse.
2 deputies injured, suspect killed in Ruskin ‘ambush’ shooting: Sheriff
A man who held his ex-girlfriend hostage overnight shot and wounded two Hillsborough County deputies during a Thursday afternoon ambush in Ruskin before a third deputy killed him, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister.
Hudson property dispute: Neighbors demand demolition of troubled home
A neighborhood in Hudson is demanding the demolition of a troubled property that residents say has turned their street into a dangerous biohazard.
Riverview storm damage: Massive tree crushes home during severe weather
Strong storms knocked a massive tree onto a Riverview home Friday evening, leaving behind significant property damage.
Waymo expansion: Driverless robotaxi rollout in Tampa sparks safety debate
Your next rideshare in the city could arrive completely empty as a major autonomous vehicle company shifts into its next phase of local testing.
Zephyrhills house fire kills beloved father, youth baseball coach
A fast-moving house fire claimed the life of a 44-year-old youth baseball coach inside his Zephyr Heights home, officials and family members said.
Treasure Island commission delays beachfront hotel redevelopment vote
A controversial beachfront redevelopment plan is on hold again after Treasure Island city commissioners voted 3-2 Tuesday night to delay the proposal.
Tampa Bay Rowdies stadium packed for World Cup watch party
A high-energy World Cup run ended in heartbreak Monday night as the U.S. men's national team fell 4-1 to Belgium, wrapping up an emotional evening for hundreds of fans at Al Lang Stadium.
Three brothers build booming World Cup jersey business
A trio of brothers turned their lifelong passion for soccer into a thriving mobile business as fans gather across Florida to celebrate the FIFA World Cup.
Fourth of July fireworks could trigger influx of lost pets at Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center
Hillsborough County shelter officials are bracing for a severe strain on resources as fireworks threaten to scare local pets into running away this weekend.