Evan Axelbank, FOX 13 Tampa Bay

Evan Axelbank

FOX 13 Tampa Bay

Tampa, FL, United States

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Past articles by Evan:

Interim president of New College's 650 students gets $700,000 salary after board skips public comment

Skipping public comment before their vote, the New College of Florida's board -- which just ousted the school's previous president, gave Florida's former education commissioner Richard Corcoran a salary and benefits nearly totaling $1 million. The school has under 700 students. → Read More

DeSantis vows to have Disney pay its fair share of taxes: ‘There’s a new sheriff in town’

Governor Ron DeSantis pledged a new day is dawning at Disney. → Read More

Arrest made in deadly West Tampa shooting that sparked complaints from businesses, residents on violent crime

Two months after a young mother was shot and killed in West Tampa, police announced an arrest in the case. Investigators said 26-year-old Justice Stephens was never the target of the shooting, but now her toddler is left without a mother and her family without her light. → Read More

Law enforcement pushes boating safety ahead of Gasparilla

The Fish and Wildlife Commission is warning about drinking while boating during this weekend's Gasparilla festival. → Read More

Apprenticeship program in St. Pete welcomes new class from across the country

A multi-trade contracting business welcomed a fresh class of apprentices from across the country to its new location in St. Petersburg. The apprenticeship program at Power Design, Inc. takes on-the-job training to a new level, giving would-be students a full ride to a fast-tracked career path. → Read More

Tampa PD will patrol Gasparilla from the air

Tampa Police officers will be patrolling the skies above the Gasparilla Festival on Saturday. → Read More

Tampa’s Pete Alonso to host home run clinic in hometown for charity

A Tampa baseball star is bringing his specialty to his alma mater this weekend. → Read More

Tampa city council pushes changes to nomination process after TPD Chief Mary O'Connor's resignation

Tampa city councilors are pushing for changes to the way top city officials are confirmed for their positions. This comes after a contentious nomination and tenure of Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor, who recently resigned after flashing her badge during a traffic stop in Pinellas County. → Read More

Violent crime fell in Tampa in 2022, police say

Tampa police and the US attorney’s office are highlighting their efforts to stop violent crime. → Read More

'World's kindest menorah' in Clearwater shares powerful message against anti-Semitism

A little kindness can go along way, and in Clearwater Tuesday evening, it was the engine behind Hanukkah. In celebration of the third night of the Jewish Festival of Lights, a local rabbi lit the "world's kindest menorah," that has a serious meaning behind it. → Read More

‘One of our Tampa heroes’: Purple Heart awarded to grandson of Ybor City’s namesake comes to museum collection

Don Vicente Martinez Ybor, the namesake of Ybor City, had a grandson who died while fighting for our country in World War II. After the recent discovery by Tampa city councilor Luis Viera, he wanted to make sure his grandson's name was remembered as one of Tampa's heroes. A big piece of Salvador Martinez Ybor will now be in the city forever. → Read More

From Pulse to Q: Florida shooting survivors to help new cohort of victims cope

Images of a massive police response, bouquets of flowers piled along the sidewalk, and Pride flags risen in solidarity make Keinon Carter wonder if anything has changed since he was shot inside Orlando's Pulse nightclub seven years ago. Now, he and other survivors will offer help to Club Q shooting victims as they face a long road of grief and recovery. → Read More

Help after Ian: Disaster relief center open Thursday in Tampa

The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) has set up at Raymond James Stadium, to provide food assistance for to those impacted by Hurricane Ian and who are not receiving food assistance benefits through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). → Read More

TPD to honor first female officer who took her own life 36 years ago

The Tampa Police Department plans to honor its female officers with a memorial during Women's History Month. → Read More

How to help: Tampa Bay groups sending aid to Southwest Florida

Volunteers and organizations across the Bay Area are stepping up to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian. → Read More

Highlands deputies bust 'prolific' drug dealer with enough fentanyl to kill a quarter of the county

Deputies in Highlands County say they have busted one of its most prolific drug dealers. → Read More

Advice from Texas officials for Tampa after councilors push back on water reuse project

Texas leaders offer advice to Tampa officials as the city explores ways to reuse sewage water. → Read More

St. Pete restaurant owner shows pride for Ukraine with recent successes against Russia

Roman Voloshyn's longtime dream of opening a Ukrainian restaurant in St. Petersburg has become a reality. His dream took on a new sense of urgency after the Russian invasion threatened the existence of his home country, and his mom and dad who still live in Ukraine. → Read More

Sheriffs Association backs Gov. DeSantis' decision to suspend Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren

When Governor Ron DeSantis suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren, he did so with the vocal support of sheriffs from Polk, Pasco and Hillsborough counties. Now, the association representing all 67 Florida sheriffs has filed a brief to support the governor's move. → Read More

CDC approves new COVID-19 boosters to target omicron variant

The CDC has approved new booster shots targeting the omicron variant of COVID-19. → Read More