Katelyn Massarelli
Katelyn Massarelli is a Digital Content Creator for FOX 13. She grew up in the Tampa Bay area and always dreamed of a job at her favorite news station.
In her time at FOX 13, she’s covered multiple hurricanes, including Helene and Milton, as well as countless breaking news stories for the station's digital platforms.
Before heading home to FOX 13, Katelyn spent more than two years covering the Southwest Florida area as a Digital Producer for NBC2 and ABC7. It’s there that she learned about breaking news and all things digital was where she shined.
She graduated from The University of Tampa in 2019 where she learned the ins and outs of the field. In her time at UTampa, she worked for the Tampa Bay Times as an Editorial Assistant and Correspondent while also serving as Editor-in-Chief for two years on The Minaret, the college’s newspaper.
Katelyn’s excited that her passion for storytelling brought her home to Tampa Bay and she continues to love serving FOX 13’s viewers on all digital platforms.
Got a story idea? Email katelyn.massarelli@fox.com.
The latest from Katelyn Massarelli
14-year-old Lakewood Ranch High student arrested for making shooting threat on Snapchat: Deputies
A 14-year-old Lakewood Ranch High School student was arrested Thursday afternoon after making a school shooting threat on Snapchat, according to deputies.
Moped rider seriously injured in Clearwater crash: First responders
A moped rider was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a crash on Sunset Point Road and Belcher Road in Clearwater, according to first responders.
Man arrested in Pink Pony Showgirls fire that injured firefighter, accused of shooting inside burning building
A suspect is accused of starting a fire and firing shots inside Pink Pony Showgirls, an adult establishment in Tampa.
St. Pete man accused of killing tenant who lived on his property: Deputies
A St. Petersburg man was arrested on Thursday after deputies said he shot and killed a tenant who lived on his property.
Winter Haven PD releases bodycam video after photo of child with hands behind back circulates on social media
The Winter Haven Police Department is addressing an incident that happened Tuesday afternoon involving a small child while officers worked to detain two people.
Bradenton man died after crashing into tree in I-75 median in Hillsborough County: FHP
A Bradenton man died after crashing into a tree in a median along I-75 in Hillsborough County on Wednesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Woman arrested in Sarasota hit-and-run crash that killed 2 kids, critically injured mother: Police
A woman was arrested on Monday in the Sarasota hit-and-run crash that killed a 2-year-old and 5-month-old and left their mother with critical injuries.
Hit-and-run suspect behind bars after bicyclist critically injured in Manatee County: Troopers
A Massachusetts man was arrested on Thursday after hitting a bicyclist in Manatee County and taking off, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Tampa father found guilty of shooting children, killing one of them
A Tampa father was convicted of shooting his children in their bunk beds, killing one of them.
New Port Richey man’s homicide remains unsolved one year later
The homicide of a New Port Richey man remains unsolved one year later, and investigators said they are still searching for answers.