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Carla Bayron
Carla Bayron is a general assignment reporter for FOX 13 covering Polk County. She joined the team in September 2023.
Carla is a Sunshine State native who grew up in Palm Harbor. She attended Palm Harbor University High School and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Telecommunications.
After nearly six years reporting throughout the state of Michigan, she's thrilled to be back in the Tampa Bay area and closer to family. She said she will miss the Fall season, the beaches along Lake Michigan, and yes, even the snow, but only around Christmas time!
Throughout her career, Carla has covered numerous high-profile events, including the mass shooting at Oxford High School in Oakland County, MI, the officer-involved shooting death of Patrick Lyoya in Grand Rapids, President Trump's 2016 campaign rally in Ocala, Florida and white nationalist Richard Spencer's speaking appearance at the University of Florida.
In her spare time, Carla enjoys creative writing, playing video games with her husband, and cheering on the Florida Gators and Tampa Bay sports teams. She also loves traveling, eating, and exploring the outdoors.
The latest from Carla Bayron
Non-profit that helps people with special needs at risk of closing over lack of funding
A nonprofit in Polk County is at risk of closing its doors because of a lack of financial support.
Haines City to install speed-detection cameras in school zones
Haines City will begin installing speed-detection cameras in school zones to crack down on speeders.
State agency investigating hospital patient dumping case at Talbot House Ministries
It has been five months since FOX 13 first brought to light a hospital patient dumping crisis at a homeless shelter in Lakeland. According to Talbot House Ministries, a state agency is now investigating a case involving drop-offs at their shelter and a hospital in the Tampa Bay area.
Lakeland business owners hit by back-to-back burglaries push message of positivity
More business owners are speaking out after a string of burglaries within a little more than a span of a week.
Auburndale first responders hold active shooter training at high school
Polk County first responders worked together to conduct active school shooter response training on Tuesday.
Mosaic employee killed in industrial-related accident was a devoted mother, hard-worker, family says
The family of a young mother in Polk County is remembering her after she was killed in an industrial-related accident.
Lakeland grandmother sells out of homemade pies and cakes after video goes viral on TikTok
A grandmother in Lakeland is selling out of her homemade baked goods after a video featuring her small business went viral on TikTok.
Recovery, family and faith: Polk County woman thanks caregivers after nearly drowning
Not many people can say they survived a potential drowning and now, with a second chance at life, a Polk County woman is thanking her caregivers after her near-death experience a year ago.
Safety advocate offers advice after recent drowning deaths involving children with autism
In the aftermath of recent drowning deaths involving children with autism, a safety advocate is sharing advice for parents in hopes of preventing future tragedies.
Florida Poly students to debut in national solar car racing competition
Florida Polytechnic University students are leaving Wednesday to compete in a national solar car racing competition -- a first for the university.