
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
Hillsborough County ambulance crash: Man arrested for ramming first responders transporting patient in Ruskin
A man is facing multiple charges after deputies said he targeted and intentionally caused an ambulance carrying a patient to crash in Ruskin late Thursday evening.
Bradenton bank robbery: Man arrested in Sarasota
A 60-year-old man faces a robbery charge after allegedly demanding cash from a Bradenton bank teller on Friday before fleeing to Sarasota.
Detroit Lions player arrested in connection to violent Tampa armed robbery, kidnapping
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested four months after a Tampa armed robbery and kidnapping linked to an Airbnb the player rented in Largo.
Suspected drug dealer arrested for murder after deadly overdose in Riverview
A suspected drug dealer is behind bars after a woman died from a fentanyl overdose nearly six months ago, according to deputies.
Manatee County under burn ban as hot weather increases wildfire dangers
Manatee County is now under a burn ban as hot and dry weather persists in the Tampa Bay area, heightening the risk of wildfires.
Spring Hill murder: Family member behind bars after woman found dead
A 51-year-old man was arrested for murder after deputies said a 70-year-old woman was found dead inside a Spring Hill home late Sunday evening.
Man arrested for shooting stepson, crashing into Manatee County deputy's patrol car: MCSO
A man is behind bars Friday after shooting his stepson and hitting a Manatee County deputy's patrol car while trying to drive away, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
Suspect arrested for murder, robbery after deadly beating in Tampa: Police
Tampa police arrested a 36-year-old man on first-degree murder and robbery charges after a man was found beaten to death last Saturday on West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Clearwater firefighters rescue pet from house fire
Firefighters raced to a Clearwater neighborhood Friday afternoon after a house fire erupted on Arden Avenue.
Two people dead after shooting inside Brandon home
Deputies are investigating a deadly Thursday afternoon shooting inside a Brandon home that left a man and a woman dead.








