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Matthew McClellan
Verified
Anchor and Reporter, WTVT-TV (Tampa, FL)
Tampa, Tampa Bay
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Biography
Tampa-based anchor and reporter with six years' on-air experience in converged media, journalism and broadcast television news. I am passionate about finding the personal story behind every complex issue or event, serving my community through high-impact stories that directly affect those around me. My favorite stories are those that solve a problem for someone, dig beneath the surface and empower my neighbors to take action. I believe in the watchdog power of journalism and in holding the powerful accountable. I love when I can use my skills to impact someone else’s life for the better. Compelling storyteller, dynamic writer and strong communicator with high ethical standards, sharp news judgment and excellent technical skills. Result-driven community advocate and team player who thrives under pressure.
Housing, consumer protection cost of living, companies and others. transportation, consumer safety fraud and all forms of wrongdoing by government, health safety
Content
By Matthew McClellan Verified| WTVT-TV (Tampa, FL) Verified Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is demanding answers from Roblox, issuing a subpoena to the wildly popular gaming platform this week as part of an investigation into how the company protects its youngest users online. The move comes just days after police in California say a 10-year-old girl was kidnapped by a man she met through Roblox and Discord. The child was found safe, and the suspect is now in custody.
By Matthew McClellan Verified| WTVT-TV (Tampa, FL) Verified A Tampa woman convicted in the 2004 killing of 16-year-old Emily Clemons is back in court Thursday for a new sentencing hearing, more than 20 years after the brutal crime that shocked the community. The backstory: Laisha Landrum was 15 at the time when prosecutors say she repeatedly struck Clemons in the head with metal pans and a radio inside a Tampa apartment. Her co-defendant and then-boyfriend, Rocky Almestica, helped move the body and dump it in a trash bin behind the complex.
By Matthew McClellan Verified| WTVT-TV (Tampa, FL) Verified Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is demanding answers from Roblox, issuing a subpoena to the wildly popular gaming platform this week as part of an investigation into how the company protects its youngest users online. The move comes just days after police in California say a 10-year-old girl was kidnapped by a man she met through Roblox and Discord. The child was found safe, and the suspect is now in custody.
Company Info
WTVT-TV (Tampa, FL)
Fox News Media, part of Fox Corporation, includes a variety of media properties, with the Fox News Channel as its flagship. Founded in 1996 by Rupert Murdoch, the network aims to provide a conservative perspective in news broadcasting. Roger Ailes, the first CEO, played a key role in shaping its early programming and strategy. The primary service offered is the 24-hour Fox News Channel, which features live news coverage, opinion shows, and documentaries. Other services include the Fox Business Network, focusing on business news, and Fox News Digital, which provides articles, videos, and live streaming through its website and mobile apps. Additionally, Fox News Radio offers news and talk programming to affiliates across the U.S. The network is known for its high ratings and significant influence in the media landscape, appealing to a broad audience interested in conservative viewpoints.
Middleburg, United States
+1 310-369-3921
Founded: 1996