Matthew McClellan
Matthew McClellan co-anchors weekend mornings for FOX 13 News and reports live from the field for Good Day Tampa Bay during the week.
He joined the FOX 13 team in 2019, and since then, he's had the honor of covering some of Tampa Bay’s biggest headlines, including Tom Brady’s historic move to the Buccaneers and the COVID-19 pandemic. Other memorable stories include the "Take Care of Maya" trial, the disappearance and death of Gabby Petito, the Rays ballpark saga and hurricanes Ian, Helene, and Milton.
In 2024, Matthew launched a personal finance segment called Matt on the Money, helping viewers make smarter money decisions with simple, real-world advice.
Before moving to Florida, Matthew anchored weekends and reported in Indianapolis, Richmond, and Dothan, Alabama. Originally from the Carolinas, Matthew holds a degree in broadcasting from Appalachian State University. He’s a twin — his brother Luke lives out of state — and he and his wife Noelle call Tampa home along with their two rescue dogs, Tex and Scout.
Off-camera, you’ll likely find him out for a run, experimenting in the kitchen, solving word puzzles, or catching live music at one of Tampa Bay’s local venues.
You can reach Matthew at matthew.mcclellan@fox.com, or find him on Instagram, X, and Facebook.
The latest from Matthew McClellan
Tampa Bay-built tech will guide NASA’s first woman, person of color on moon mission
A history-making NASA mission is set to send humans back toward the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Tampa Bay residents will have a front-row seat to the moment.
Hillsborough Pet Resource Center at capacity: How to foster at Tampa's open-admission shelter
Hillsborough County’s only open-admission pet shelter is facing a relentless challenge: too many animals and not enough homes.
Tampa rent finally drops, but locals still pay 35% more than before the pandemic
Renters across the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area are finally seeing some relief, but it’s limited. A new report from Realtor.com shows the median asking rent fell to $1,675 in February. That’s down 3.7% compared to the same time last year.
MacDill Air Force Base reopens after shelter in place issued for security threat
MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa has reopened after issuing a shelter in place warning for a threat that was made to the base, according to officials.
Former Hillsborough teacher sentenced after secret gun pipeline to Caribbean crime ring exposed
A Hillsborough County high school teacher is heading to federal prison after investigators uncovered a gun pipeline tied to a Caribbean crime ring.
Seniors served more than 1.2 million meals in 2025 as National Nutrition Month highlights community impact
As National Nutrition Month spotlights the theme "Food Connects Us," local leaders say that message is playing out every day at senior meal sites across Hillsborough County.
Trump-backed election push gains ground in Florida as legal fight looms
Florida lawmakers have approved a sweeping election bill modeled after federal legislation backed by President Donald Trump, setting up a potential legal showdown if Gov. Ron DeSantis signs the measure.
150,000 people in Pinellas County face food insecurity — ‘Empty Bowls’ fundraiser steps in
More than 150,000 people in Pinellas County struggle to get enough food, according to figures shared by Daystar Life Center, and this weekend, the nonprofit is asking the community to help fill that gap.
Florida lawmakers pass bill boosting high school coaches’ pay, cracking down on transfers
A major bill aimed at raising pay for high school coaches and tightening student-athlete transfer rules is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk after lawmakers approved the final version of legislation originally filed as CS/HB 731.
Downtown St. Pete to Tampa in minutes? Florida cleared to launch ‘flying taxi’ tests this summer
The future of flying over Tampa Bay may be closer than anyone thought. Florida has been selected as one of just eight nationwide test sites for a new federal program designed to bring electric air taxis, often called “flying cars," into real-world operation.