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
Lake Bonny residents voicing new concerns after Milton as nonprofit offers help
The United Way of Central Florida will hold a community recovery outreach event at Lakeland's RP Funding Center this Saturday for those impacted by Hurricane Milton, including residents along Lake Bonny who are still dealing with the aftermath.
Horse thefts across 2 counties could be connected, Florida sheriff says
A Florida sheriff says the investigations of four stolen horses along the Treasure Coast could all be connected.
Lightning players trade hockey sticks for fishing poles in support of pediatric cancer research
Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper hosted the seventh annual Coop’s Catch for Kids on Monday.
Suspect in Hard Rock explosives case briefly appears in court less than a week after arrest
Tuesday's court hearing for the man accused of planting explosive devices inside the Seminole Hard Rock Casino was continued. It all came less than a week after his arrest.
Students return to Anna Maria Elementary School after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Two months after Hurricane Helene forced students and staff at Anna Maria Elementary School to relocate, they are being welcomed home on Monday.
Tampa International Airport CEO search comes down to two finalists
The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority has narrowed its search for the next CEO of Tampa International Airport down to two finalists.
Hillsborough County Commissioners unanimously decide to direct $60M to Hurricane Milton debris relief
On Wednesday morning, the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners will decide whether to transfer $60,000,000 within the county's budget and put the funds toward emergency cleanup efforts.
Shore Acres residents blast St. Pete debris removal efforts: ‘This is ridiculous’
The city of Saint Petersburg touted a "significant milestone" on Monday, reporting that crews had collected more than 100,000 cubic yards of debris following the impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. But residents in the flood-prone Shore Acres neighborhood are expressing frustration and doubt with the process.
Lake Bonny residents to confront Lakeland city leaders over home flooding: 'I just want it done'
Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Milton, dozens of people living near Lake Bonny in Lakeland are planning to attend a city commission meeting to discuss solutions to the lingering stormwater that has taken up residence at their doorsteps.
Governor Ron DeSantis approves election procedure changes for counties hit by hurricanes
Early voting starts on Monday, Oct. 21, with the general election less than three weeks away. But damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton is forcing some Florida elections officials to make changes so that residents can still cast their votes.