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
Tampa police officer, other driver taken to hospital after crash: TPD
A Tampa police officer and another driver were taken to the hospital after a crash in South Tampa Tuesday evening, according to officials.
CVS store clerks pepper sprayed during St. Pete robbery, search underway for 2 suspects: Police
Investigators are searching for two suspects after CVS sales clerks were pepper-sprayed during a robbery in St. Petersburg Monday evening.
Woman living abroad in Australia surprises best friend at Lightning home game: 'Tears were shed'
A woman living abroad in Australia surprised her best friend in the best way at the Tampa Bay Lightning's home game two weeks ago.
Seminole man arrested after 2 kids see him watching pornography, touching himself at park: Deputies
A Seminole man was arrested after deputies said two children saw him watching pornography and touching himself at a local park.
Fire tears through vehicles at Grand Hyatt hotel garage: TFR
Several cars were on fire Monday afternoon in the garage at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Tampa, according to Tampa Fire Rescue.
Two arrested in armed robbery at Latin grocery store in Bradenton: Deputies
Two men were arrested after an armed robbery at a Latin grocery store in Bradenton on Sunday, according to deputies.
Man dead after shooting in Bradenton; no arrest made: Deputies
A man was shot and killed early Thursday morning in the 1300 block of 18th Place East in Bradenton.
Tampa man arrested for shooting motorcyclist in Pinellas Park neighborhood: Police
A Tampa man is facing an attempted murder charge after shooting a motorcyclist in a Pinellas Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.
1 dead after Port Richey shooting stemming from altercation
A fight turned deadly early Thursday morning in the US 19 area of Port Richey.
Meet the first babies born in the Tampa Bay area in 2026
As New Year's celebrations were underway, multiple Tampa Bay area families welcomed their babies — some of the first to be born locally in 2026.