Evan Axelbank
Evan Axelbank joined the FOX 13 News reporting team in January 2014.
Evan is originally from the Bronx and graduated from Ithaca College on the South Hill of Ithaca, New York, with a degree in journalism and a minor in politics. Although Evan started his career in New York, working at WROC in Rochester and News 10 in Syracuse, he is no stranger to the Florida sunshine. He is also familiar with the Tampa Bay area.
He spent the last three years working at WPTV in West Palm Beach. While there, he covered presidential debates, tropical storms, the NBA Finals, and the Republican National Convention in Tampa.
Evan is an avid Mets fan, loves to read books about American history, and can be seen on the golf course in his spare time.
The latest from Evan Axelbank
Sen. Scott defends trip to New York to support Trump
Sen. Rick Scott is back from his trip to New York to support Donald Trump as he stands trial for not reporting hush money payments made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels during the height of the 2016 presidential campaign.
Roger Fortson’s shooting death by a Florida deputy under investigation
The Florida Division of Law Enforcement is investigating the death of a 23-year-old airman who was killed at his front door by a sheriff's deputy.
St. Pete council grills city, Rays over stadium development
On Thursday, the plan to build a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays spent the day getting grilled by city leaders in St. Pete.
UF researchers develop mRNA vaccine to treat brain tumors
University of Florida researchers are getting a leg up in the fight against one of the most aggressive and devastating types of cancer.
Operation Overdrive Tampa targeted areas hardest hit by drug trafficking and violent crime
Law enforcement officials now have the results of a six-month operation that targeted areas in Tampa that are the hardest hit by drug trafficking and violent crime.
Wheelchair rugby championships bringing competition, camaraderie to Wesley Chapel
The National Wheelchair Rugby Association's 18-team championship tournament is set for this weekend in Wesley Chapel.
Floridians will vote on right to fish and hunt this November
Floridians will have the chance to vote on a proposed amendment to the state constitution later this year.
New Florida law will link suspects who avoided justice for decades to their crimes
Andy Carrillo is 45, a sex offender, and now, thanks to his DNA, in prison for the rest of his life.
Two Polk County deputies seriously injured in shootout, suspect is 'graveyard dead': Grady Judd
Two Polk County deputies were seriously injured early Saturday morning in a shootout in Lakeland.
Family of 14-year-old killed in Tampa pleads for answers as case gets national attention
Surrounded by "Moms Demanding Action," the family of 14-year-old Jevario Buie said coming to grips with his death is impossible.