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
Florida man accused of stealing $2M in high-end cars caught crawling into hotel valet key room: Police
A Florida man caught on camera crawling into a valet key room and stealing nearly $2 million in stole high-end vehicles last summer is now behind bars, officers said.
Suspect behind bars after Gibsonton road rage shooting along I-75
A man was arrested over the weekend after a Gibsonton road rage shooting on I-75, according to deputies.
Man accused of threatening tow truck driver arrested: Lake Alfred police
The suspect accused of chasing down a Polk County tow truck driver in Lake Alfred was arrested.
Man convicted in St. Pete street racing crash that killed 13-year-old
The St. Petersburg motorcyclist on trial for the deadly street racing crash that killed a 13-year-old boy last year was found guilty on Monday.
FSU shooting: 2 dead, 6 injured after campus shooting, suspect is son of Florida deputy
Two people are dead and six others and the shooter are hospitalized following a shooting at Florida State University's campus on Thursday.
FSU shooting: What we know about the victims
Two people are dead and six others and the shooter are hospitalized following a shooting at Florida State University on Thursday.
Pinellas leaders urging residents to dispose of hazardous waste ahead of 2025 hurricane season
Pinellas County officials are urging residents to dispose of their hazardous waste safely as the 2025 hurricane season inches closer.
Spring Hill man accused of starting fire inside late grandmother’s home during stand-off with deputies
A Spring Hill man was arrested for starting a fire inside his late grandmother's home during a stand-off with Hernando County deputies.
Four bicyclists arrested after recklessly riding through downtown Tampa, 1 caught with gun: Police
Multiple bicyclists were caught on camera recklessly riding through the downtown Tampa and Riverwalk area on Sunday.
Suspect arrested for trying to rob Tampa bank: Police
A suspect was arrested on Monday for trying to rob a Tampa bank this past Friday, according to officers.