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
Metropolitan Ministries holiday tent break-in leaves $50,000 in losses
Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa is busy getting ready to help struggling Bay Area families with the organization's annual holiday tents. But, they're now asking for community support after a recent break-in cost them an estimated $50,000.
Land O'Lakes worksite shooting leaves 1 injured, 2 in custody
Two men are in custody after a Land O'Lakes worksite shooting that left another man injured Wednesday afternoon, deputies said.
Beloved Clearwater Marine Aquarium opossum Benjamin dies during procedure
A Virginia opossum named Benjamin, who was brought to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium after a dog attack in 2024, has passed away.
Rays heading to World Series after Game 6 win against Guardians
The Tampa Bay Rays will return to the World Series after winning 7-3 against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night.
Ruskin US-41 crash: Woman seriously injured after vehicle lands on building
A Bradenton woman is in the hospital Monday after her car landed on top of a building off of US-41 and flipped back onto the ground during a serious crash.
Port Richey dog attack leaves woman with life-threatening injuries
A woman suffered life-threatening injuries Friday afternoon after a dog attacked her in Port Richey, according to the Pasco Sheriff's Office.
Davenport shooting: 1 dead, 1 airlifted after attempted murder-suicide
One person is dead and another was flown to the hospital after an apparent attempted murder-suicide in Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
UTampa president resigns: Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg stepping down after fall semester
University of Tampa President Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg announced Friday that she'll resign after the Fall semester, according to university officials.
Mosquito control helicopter crash: 1 dead after hitting radio tower in Myakka City
One person is dead after a Manatee County Mosquito Control District helicopter crashed into a radio tower near the Dakin Dairy Farm in Myakka City.
Safety Harbor shooting: Man in custody after taking off with child, woman hospitalized
A man is in custody after taking off with his young child following a Safety Harbor shooting that sent a woman to the hospital Tuesday evening.