Ryan French SkyNews9

🚁 Helicopter Video Journalist for @NEWS9 🎥 Breaking News 🌪️ Severe Weather 🚗 Traffic Alerts 🌴 TPA 1990 → 🌾 OKC 2026

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@KevinCarlsonTV I was all over the place this morning. Sorry I didn’t say goodbye in person. Thank you so much. I’ll pop in to visit next time I’m in town.

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Today was an emotional day as I wrapped up my time with FOX13. The love from my work family was overwhelming. I’ve had the opportunity to work with some of the best people in the business. To say how blessed I am is an understatement. Now I prepare to leave home and start my new adventure in OKC…

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Sincere condolences those loved Eliana, George, and the others affected by the LA news helicopter crash.

Your important work didn’t go unnoticed.

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#TRAFFIC #ALERT | Electric vehicle fire in the eastbound lanes of I-4 near Branch Forbes Road in #Hillsborough County. Two right lanes blocked. FDOT video.

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The secret is out: my last day at FOX13 is September 25th. In just a few short weeks, I'll be heading to Oklahoma City to cover breaking news, severe weather, and traffic for KWTV's SkyNews9. I'm absolutely thrilled to take to the skies again and experience a new part of the country. But I will miss my wonderful colleagues, family, friends, and everything else that made Tampa Bay home for 36 years. Here’s to embracing new adventures and enjoying a few more Florida sunsets! 🚁 📷 🎥

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Perfectly clear last night in #Tampa to catch the #LunarEclipse. 🌕✨ Shot handheld on a Sony A7RIV @ 600mm. 📷

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#TRAFFIC #ALERT | Multiple intersections along Dale Mabry in #Tampa are on flash between MLK and I-275. TPD was notified about 90 mins ago. Already a minor wreck here which TPD has just arrived to tend to. Red flashing lights all directions means a four way stop. Back up.

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#BREAKING OVERNIGHT | #Hernando County Fire Rescue working a house fire on Coventry Drive in #WeekiWachee. All occupants made it out and no reports of injuries at this time. The cause is under investigation. Raw scene video. Updates on FOX13.

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The skies were really talking this morning in Tampa Bay.... #lightning #timelapse #gopro #tampabay #florida #weather #meteorology #photojournalism

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#BREAKING | #Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister on social media confirming two HCSO deputies were shot in #Ruskin this morning. Active scene in the area of Shell Point Rd and US 41. Updates on @FOX13News.

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It’s not a press conference if the press isn’t there.

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This week I'm covering the regular AM shift. One major challenge is adjusting to ever-changing light conditions. The setup differs significantly from dark to sunrise, especially with backlighting. After sunrise, I'm pulling every watt out of this light kit! #MorningShift #LoveYourJob #PhotogsMatter #GearMatters #MaximumEffort #MorningTV #BehindTheScenes 📸🌅

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Body cam footage released by TPD: https://t.co/NHejL1hwQH

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FACT CHECK: #Tampa Police body cam video dispels social media rumors that an officer shot and killed a man this morning. Backing on a recent series by a coworker on "news literacy"... this is why we properly vet sources before reporting. Treat social media rumors with extreme caution. Link to body cam video in the comments. Viewer discretion advised. If you have any information on the shooting, contact TPD. #FactCheck #SocialMediaRumors #NewsLiteracy #LocalJournalismMatters #FactsMatter

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Haines City PD is investigating a shooting this morning. Officials say an individual was shot inside the Harbor Court Apartments on Peninsular Drive. Their condition is unknown. Police say they're actively trying to determine what led up to the shooting, but stated the public is not in danger. Updates on @FOX13News .

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OVERNIGHT | Just before 3am a vehicle collided with a house in the 4400 block of 14th Ave S in St. Petersburg. The crash took out the front wall of the living room while two residents were inside. A subsequent fire was quickly extinguished by SPFR. No occupants were in the car on arrival. Their whereabouts are unknown. More on @FOX13News.

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OVERNIGHT | A man from the Ft. Lauderdale area was killed after an e-bike crash on #Brandon Blvd in #Hillsborough County. Troopers say the man drove into the path of a F250 near Pauls Drive. He later died at the hospital. The eastbound lanes were closed until 2am.

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Got a "vintage" find today. Are you old enough to remember this logo? @FOX13News

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#Hillsborough County #Mosquito Control. Our household hero. 🚁🚫🦟 #helicopter #aviationphotography #florida #bellhelicopters #longranger #freeairshow #itsbeenalongtimesinceiveflowninaturbine

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#TORNADO #WARNING has been issued for Northwestern #Manatee County and South Central #Hillsborough County in #Florida until 6pm. A storm capable of producing a tornado is over Parrish, moving north at 15mph.