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
Polk sheriff slams repeat offender after cross-county theft: 'If she’s not locked up, she’s stealing'
Deputies arrested two people Monday after an investigation into retail thefts and a stolen vehicle spanning Polk and Osceola counties, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
How to check if Florida is holding unclaimed money for you
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia held a press conference Wednesday at the University of South Florida in Tampa to launch a public awareness campaign urging residents to search for $3 billion in unclaimed property.
Hernando Sheriff: Suspect dies in Spring Hill deputy-involved shooting
A 59-year-old convicted felon died Saturday night after opening fire on Hernando County deputies responding to a domestic disturbance in Spring Hill, according to HCSO.
Citrus County deputies shoot, kill man in gas mask who refused to comply: CCSO
A man wearing a gas mask died after Citrus County deputies shot him when he threatened to open fire at a home on East Seneca Street Sunday, according to Citrus County Sheriff David Vincent.
Spring Hill deputy-involved shooting: Convicted felon shot after opening fire
Deputies shot a suspect who opened fire on law enforcement Saturday following a domestic threat incident in Spring Hill, according to Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis.
Pasco County deputies shoot, kill man armed with knife
A man is dead after a Pasco County deputy shot him behind a Hudson shopping plaza Friday afternoon when he refused to drop a butcher knife.
2 arrested in Lake Wales 'Mud Hole' party shooting that injured 4: PCSO
Two men are facing attempted murder charges after a party at the Lake Wales “Mud Hole” ended in a shooting that injured four people Sunday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
HCSO: Good Samaritan driver shot at multiple times after pulling over to help man in Hillsborough County
A good Samaritan was shot at multiple times while stopping to help a man on the side of the road in Hillsborough County on Tuesday, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Tampa police reclassify shooting investigation to homicide after man dies
The Tampa Police Department has reclassified a death investigation to a homicide following the death of a man shot in late September.