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
Parents push back as Pinellas County Schools consider closing seven schools
Emotions ran high on Tuesday night as families packed meetings throughout Pinellas County. Parents and students came looking for answers about how the proposed school closures could affect their families.
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s concert at Raymond James Stadium over Pro-Palestinian comments
Macklemore has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s upcoming Tampa concert after several venues objected to having the rapper on the lineup.
Bail bondsman survives Wesley Chapel apartment ambush: 'Lucky to be alive'
A routine assignment turned into an ambush on Thursday morning for a bail bondsman in Wesley Chapel.
Animal advocates urge Hillsborough County commissioners to fund new shelter
Animal advocates packed a Hillsborough County budget hearing on Thursday night. The grassroots group called on county commissioners to keep their promise and move forward with a newly improved pet shelter.
First-time father delivers breech baby girl in Brandon pawn shop parking lot
A drive to the hospital turned into an emergency roadside delivery Thursday night when a baby girl arrived in the front seat of a car outside a pawn shop.
Waymo driverless robotaxi service launches in Tampa
Tampa residents can now ride in a Waymo without anyone behind the wheel.
Denmark and Tampa team up to tackle urban challenges
Tampa and Copenhagen may be nearly 5,000 miles apart. Both are looking for better ways to handle growth, water and transportation challenges.
Florida governor's race: DeSantis backs Byron Donalds as Republicans rally in Tampa
Governor Ron DeSantis officially endorsed U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds on Tuesday night as his preferred successor in the race for Florida governor.
Tampa Bay Rays eye September groundbreaking for 2.3 billion ballpark
Last week, Tampa City Council and Hillsborough County approved a combined $876 million in public funds for the project. The team’s ownership group has pledged to cover the remaining $1.37 billion, along with any construction cost overruns.