
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
FAA ground stop: How Tampa International Airport was impacted?
Tampa International Airport halted all departing flights Friday afternoon as the FAA issued a nationwide ground stop that has since been lifted.
Suspect arrested after Tampa shooting leaves one injured: Deputies
An attempted murder suspect is behind bars after shooting a man in the leg last week, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Boyfriend arrested after missing 16-year-old girl found dead in Pasco County
The boyfriend of a missing 16-year-old girl found dead on the side of the road in Spring Hill has been arrested, according to the Pasco Sheriff's Office.
1 dead, 1 injured in shooting at St. Petersburg apartment complex
One person is dead and another was rushed to the hospital after a shooting Friday evening at a St. Petersburg apartment complex.
DeSoto County plane crash: Two people extracted after wreck
Two people were pulled from a small plane that crashed at a rural DeSoto County intersection Thursday.
Gov. DeSantis appoints Jeff Harrington as permanent Pasco sheriff
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Jeff Harrington as the permanent sheriff of Pasco County on Wednesday, elevating the veteran law enforcement leader just one day after he took over the post in an interim capacity.
Chris Nocco resignation: Interim sheriff named for Pasco Sheriff's Office
Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco officially resigned late Monday night as he runs for the District 21 State Senate seat, and his replacement has been named.
Florida flash flooding: State of Emergency allows polling place changes ahead of Election Day
Flash flooding in parts of Florida is bringing polling place changes just hours out from Election Day.
DeSoto County closes public schools for two days due to road flooding
DeSoto County public schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday this week as the county continues to see major flooding on multiple roads.
Sarasota homicide suspect caught after vehicle tracked by Flock camera: Police
A Sarasota man accused of breaking into an apartment was arrested for homicide after a woman was found dead Sunday morning.









