Mary O'Connell

Mary O'Connell is a dedicated reporter currently employed at WFTS ABC Action News in Tampa, FL, since March 2020, where Mary focuses extensively on education stories. Previous experience includes reporting at WVTM13 in Birmingham, AL, and WJFW Newswatch12 in Rhinelander, WI, where Mary also anchored local newscasts. Early career roles involved reporting for NCC News at Syracuse University, interning with CBS News and NBC Olympics, and completing various internships in media and video production. Mary holds a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University and has a diverse background in both news reporting and multimedia production.