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
Polk County K9 shot: Suspect killed in Kathleen woods shootout
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd credits a K9, who was shot and critically injured by a suspect, with saving the lives of three deputies Thursday evening.
Two arrested in armed robbery after meeting man at Seminole Hard Rock Casino
Two suspects are accused of robbing a man they met at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa.
Lakeland I-4 crash: Two critically injured, lanes closed for several hours
Two people were taken to the hospital with critical injuries after an I-4 crash that caused major delays in Lakeland during rush hour on Monday.
Clearwater pond crash: Officers smash window to rescue driver
A woman was taken to the hospital after her car crashed into a pond in Clearwater Thursday evening.
Driver behind bars after deadly Hillsborough County hit-and-run crash: Deputies
A driver turned herself in days after a hit-and-run crash that left an 82-year-old man dead in Hillsborough County.
Severely neglected dogs found in Tampa apartment, caregiver arrested: HCSO
A woman was arrested Monday after deputies found two severely neglected dogs in a Tampa apartment.
Search underway for Palmetto man accused of firing shots at Booker High School: Officers
A search is underway for a Palmetto man accused of firing shots at Booker High School during a youth football event.
St. Pete sanitation worker killed: Charges filed against suspect after I-75 standoff
A 43-year-old man will face first-degree murder and felony gun charges after allegedly killing a St. Petersburg sanitation worker inside her truck Wednesday before leading law enforcement on an I-75 chase in Lee County.
St. Pete shooting: 2 injured, investigation underway at Childs Park YMCA
A shooting investigation is underway at the Childs Park YMCA in St. Petersburg.
Driver loses control of SUV before slamming into Carrollwood restaurant, 3 vehicles
An SUV driver lost control and crashed into a Carrollwood restaurant Tuesday afternoon after hitting three other vehicles in the parking lot.