Matthew McClellan
Matthew McClellan is a weekend morning anchor for FOX 13, reporting live for Good Day Tampa Bay during the week.
McClellan moved to Tampa in 2019 after spending two years in Indianapolis. There, he served as weekend evening anchor for WRTV-TV while reporting weekdays from the field.
Previously he was at WRIC-TV in Richmond, Virginia, where he was a reporter and fill-in anchor, developing high-impact reports for broadcast and online. McClellan reported from the widespread destruction of Hurricane Matthew and extensively covered the 2016 presidential election, including the selection of former Richmond mayor Tim Kaine as vice presidential nominee.
Prior to WRIC, McClellan was a weekend evening anchor for WTVY-TV in Dothan, Alabama.
In 2014, McClellan won a Florida Associated Press Award for his reports on the deaths of dozens of boys at Florida’s Dozier reform school.
McClellan earned a Bachelor of Science in broadcasting from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. He enjoys running, live music, and cooking. You can reach him at matthew.mcclellan@fox.com, as well as on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
The latest from Matthew McClellan
Women's Final Four tips off Friday night in Tampa with national title on the line
After months of buildup and buzzer-beaters, the 2025 NCAA Women’s Final Four has arrived in Tampa.
NCAA Women’s Final Four fan events tip off Thursday in Tampa
While UCLA, South Carolina, Texas and UConn get ready to battle for a national championship, thousands of fans are expected to fill downtown Tampa for a weekend packed with free events leading up to the NCAA Women’s Final Four at Amalie Arena.
Bucs evaluating potential Raymond James Stadium improvements
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are evaluating potential upgrades to Raymond James Stadium, keeping a close eye on how to enhance the fan experience and maintain the venue’s competitiveness for major events.
Rays open season at Steinbrenner Field as future in Tampa Bay area remains unclear
The Tampa Bay Rays will take the field at Steinbrenner Field on Friday, marking the start of a new chapter for the franchise as it navigates an uncertain future.
Florida lawmakers could remove child labor protections for many teens
Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would eliminate work-hour restrictions for 16- and 17-year-olds, allowing them to work unlimited hours – even on school nights.
USF women’s basketball faces Tennessee in March Madness as Tampa prepares for Final Four
The University of South Florida women’s basketball team takes on Tennessee on Friday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Florida House advances bill to create statewide 'dangerous dog' registry
A measure aimed at cracking down on dangerous dogs in Florida is advancing in the state legislature.
Senator proposes moving NASA headquarters to Florida, cites 'government waste'
Sen. Ashley Moody, a Republican from Florida, has introduced legislation to move NASA’s headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Florida’s Space Coast.