Summerleigh Stones
Summerleigh Stones joined the FOX 13 team in July 2026.
Summerleigh grew up in Orlando and is excited to be back in her home state, telling stories that matter to the community she serves.
After graduating from the University of Florida in 2022 with a degree in journalism, Summerleigh spent more than two years as a digital content producer at Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers. During her time there, she was a finalist for a Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists Award for her coverage of the Wade Wilson murder trial, a case that captivated Southwest Florida.
Before joining FOX 13, Summerleigh worked as a flight attendant for Emirates Airlines in Dubai, where she traveled across six continents, traveling the world and gaining a unique perspective through experiences with people and cultures from around the globe.
Outside of work, Summerleigh enjoys reading books, traveling the world, discovering new coffee shops, spending time with her friends and family, and, of course, cheering on the Florida Gators.
The latest from Summerleigh Stones
School bus rear-ended in fiery Clearwater crash, police say
A car crashed into the back of a school bus and burst into flames Thursday afternoon in Clearwater, according to police.
Florida woman poisoned dogs with antifreeze, left them to die in kennel, deputies say
A former Florida woman was arrested after investigators said she intentionally poisoned her two dogs and abandoned them inside a vacant Naples apartment, according to the Collier County Sheriff's Office.
Winter Haven woman mistakes bat for mouse as Polk County records 6th rabies case
A Winter Haven woman was advised to seek medical treatment after a bat she mistook for a mouse tested positive for rabies, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Florida 'predator' charged with child sexual exploitation across multiple counties, attorney general says
A 34-year-old man faces multiple charges across Florida after being accused of child sexual abuse against his girlfriend's 8-year-old daughter, according to Attorney General James Uthemier in a press conference in Lakeland on Wednesday.
2 hospitalized after fiery crash in Hernando County: HCFR
Two people were taken to the hospital following a fiery crash on North Broad Street Sunday morning in Hernando County, according to the fire department.
Florida death row: Gov. DeSantis signs 17th death warrant in 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his 17th death warrant on Friday for death row inmate William Lee Thompson, scheduling his execution for Oct. 13 following his conviction in 1978.
Dade City store owner charged in fatal DUI crash involving 18-year-old: FHP
A Dade City convenience store owner has been arrested and charged with negligent homicide after allegedly selling a lethal amount of alcohol to an 18-year-old who died in a head-on crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man accused of DUI crawls through swamp with 2 kids after crash in Lakeland: LPD
A man accused of driving under the influence carried two young children into a wooded swampy marsh after a presumed rollover crash on Highway 33 in Lakeland on Wednesday, according to police.
Woman set on fire by stranger at St. Pete gas station hospitalized for burns: SPPD
Police say a woman was pumping gas into her car when a stranger came up to her and deliberately ignited gasoline with a lighter in St. Petersburg on Thursday, sending her to the hospital with second-degree burns.
Pasco Co. deputies evacuate New Port Richey building following potential bomb threat
A building was evacuated in New Port Richey following a potential bomb threat on Thursday, according to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office.