Hello! My name is Rochelle Alleyne. I'm an Emmy-nominated in-depth reporter for ABC Action News in Tampa, Florida. In my current role, I find creative ways to tackle the stories that need a little bit more time and context to be told fully.

Who I Am

I love stories, in every sense of the word. From a very young age I knew I’d grow up to tell them in some capacity. And every day that I do my job, it’s not lost on me that I am walking out my childhood dreams. 

A Little Work History

Prior to my move to "Champa Bay," I was working just a few hours away as a reporter/mmj and fill-in anchor for Fox 4 News in Fort Myers, Florida. In my time there, I covered a few tropical storms, severe flooding and reported extensively on the Wade Wilson murder trial. I also found my passion for investigative/in-depth journalism, which led to a lengthy series of stories on homelessness and on housing concerns at the Lago Del Sol apartment complex.

​Before that, I worked as a reporter and fill-in anchor for Spectrum News in Buffalo, New York. While there, I covered tornadoes, snowstorms, the Buffalo Bills, and dozens of major breaking news events. In my role there, I strengthened my ability to ad-lib during wall-to-wall breaking news coverage, work under tighter, stricter deadlines and form contacts within the community. But most importantly, my time in Buffalo only further confirmed my commitment and passion for journalism.

I got my start in this business as an mmj, anchor and producer for KXXV-TV in the Waco-Temple-Killeen news market. During the week, Central Texas provided the opportunity to cover everything from helicopter crashes at Fort Hood to home invasions and severe weather. On weekends, I worked as the morning anchor and producer. In that role I was responsible for stacking, timing and writing the show, and sending crews out to scenes as necessary.

Where It All Started

I am a graduate of the University of Florida, with degrees in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science (specializing in international relations).

While in school, I worked as an mmj and anchor for WUFT-TV, a University of Florida and PBS affiliated television station. During that two year period, I was able to hone my skills in writing, interviewing, reporting, editing, anchoring, and preparing content for the station website. In that time, I also worked as a nightside reporter for the Gainesville Television Network (GTN News), through an apprenticeship program. This provided me with extra real-world experience and included doing live shots.