Chuck Merlis
Chuck Merlis joined the FOX 13 team in October 2024 after graduating from the University of Tampa with a B.A. in journalism in the Spring of the same year.
Before joining FOX 13, Merlis served as the Editor-in-Chief of the University of Tampa’s school newspaper, where he was awarded the John Capouya Award for Excellence in Student Journalism.
Merlis has also worked for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and as a freelance journalist in the Tampa Bay region.
In his free time, Merlis enjoys watching sports, hanging out with friends and sitting by the pool.
The latest from Chuck Merlis
Six arrests made in human trafficking bust in Zephyrhills: Police
Six arrests were made during a human trafficking bust involving multiple state and Tampa Bay area law enforcement agencies, according to the Zephyrhills Police Department.
Alleged drunk driver crashes van into concrete median killing passenger
An alleged drunk driver was arrested on Monday after Hillsborough County deputies said she crashed a car killing her passenger.
Florida teenager arrested for bringing knife to school
A 13-year-old Ruskin teenager is facing charges after bringing a knife to school on Friday, say Hillsborough County deputies.
Deputies searching for man who exposed himself at a Florida Target
A Florida man exposed himself at a Riverview Target last month, according to authorities.
View: Florida man arrested for neglecting 30 dogs at his house: HCSO
A Florida man was arrested for animal abuse after appearing in civil court last Friday.
1 killed in string of related crashes including 2 hit-and-runs: APD
One person died early Tuesday after a car hit a tree following two hit-and-run crashes – all of which Auburndale police say are related.
Teen hospitalized after being hit by car on downtown Tampa bridge: TPD
The Tampa Police Department says a teen suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car on a downtown bridge Wednesday night.
Suspect arrested for stealing more than $20K worth of gold bars in Tampa: Deputies
A man is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars of gold bars in Tampa.
Video: Florida man accused for shining laser at Pinellas deputies' helicopter
A man was arrested after deputies said he shined a laser at their helicopter, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.
Video: 11 arrested after drug bust at Palm River home leads to seizure of drugs, guns and animals: HCSO
Drugs, guns and animals were all seized from a suspected drug house in Palm River on Thursday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.