Mark Wilson
Now in his 28th year at FOX 13, Mark Wilson has more than 30 years' experience traveling the world and sharing the stories of the people of the Tampa Bay area. While he anchors the 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts each weeknight, he prides himself on his reporting and has been awarded nine regional Emmys for his stories.
Mark hosts FOX 13’s "What’s Right With Tampa Bay," and hosts and produces FOX 13’s award-winning "Mak’n Waves," covering stories on and about the precious waterways connected to Tampa Bay. He most recently traveled to Normandy, France with local veterans for the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day invasion.
Mark joined FOX13 in 1997 after graduating with honors from Florida State University and then anchoring the top-rated newscasts in Raleigh, NC, where he also worked as a regional correspondent for NBC News.
He's since been honored for his reports from Ground Zero in New York, Hurricane Katrina, and the scene of the deadly Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando. Mark was also the only Tampa Bay area reporter to travel to Iraq during the height of the war in 2005, embedding with a Clearwater-based Army Reserve unit flying Blackhawk helicopters in and around Baghdad.
Mark's reputation for fairness and passion for the big interview earned him one-on-one interviews with President Bush in 2000 and President Biden (VP at the time in 2012) and he was invited to the White House for an exclusive interview with President Obama in 2011.
Mark is active in several charities, including Wheelchairs4Kids, the Academy Prep, Wounded Warriors Abilities Ranch and The Wilson Family Foundation, a non-profit that he started with his brothers and parents - namely former FOX 13 anchor John Wilson, who retired in 2014. And when he’s not spending his free time with his wife and two grown daughters, he’s probably chasing his two golden retrievers or playing his guitar.
Mark's always looking for interesting stories, so feel free to email him at mark.wilson@fox.com. You may also connect with him on Facebook and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @MarkWilsonTV.
The latest from Mark Wilson
Pasco County neurodivergent athlete Marlynne Stutzman fights for race equity
A Pasco County endurance runner is shattering sports inclusion barriers while fighting for equal competitive recognition after rewriting the record books for neurodivergent athletes.
Special Olympics of Florida youth ambassadors host inclusive Valrico fitness workouts
A pair of Special Olympics of Florida youth ambassadors spread inclusion through "Unified Music and Motion" classes.
Tampa STEAM summer camp helps kids blend engineering and art skills at University Mall
AMRoC Fab Lab is a specialized summer program inside the University Mall is teaching local kids how to combine engineering skills with creative art design.
Riverview mother receives furniture donation after homelessness
A Riverview mother who survived homelessness, eviction and severe personal hardships is finally receiving the help she needs to turn her apartment into a stable home for her family.
Clearwater police officer, Marine veteran trains four days a week for world shooting competition
An elite Clearwater police officer and military veteran is transforming a decade of battlefield discipline into competitive precision as he prepares for a global shooting competition.
Tampa's Straz Center veteran showcase: Around 20 amateur performers hit the stage
A group of amateur performers will hit the stage at the Straz Center in Tampa this Sunday for the Veteran Civilian Arts Ensemble's annual June showcase.
Pepin Academies welding classes help students with learning disabilities find careers
Students with learning-related disabilities are breaking down industry stereotypes and preparing for long-term careers through hands-on Pepin Academies welding classes.
ECHO helps community members in need with an army of volunteers
ECHO, or Emergency Care Help Organization, has been helping families in crisis in Eastern Hillsborough County since 1987.
Lakeland World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday: 'I always had an American flag with me'
In Lakeland, one man is celebrating a milestone that few reach, reflecting on a life defined by quiet courage and a persistent love for his country. Stanley O’Dell turned 100 years old on St. Patrick’s Day, but don’t expect him to slow down.
Apollo Beach to the stars: Third grader's artwork heads to the International Space Station on SpaceX mission
As part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) Mission 21, Eeshan Kallu entered a competition to design an official mission patch. He won.