Laura Moody, the longtime morning anchor on Fox 13’s Good Day Tampa Bay, was unexpectedly absent from the show for several weeks starting in late October 2025, which led many viewers to wonder what had happened to her. She has since returned to the anchor desk as of December 8, 2025, but has not publicly shared the specific reason for her time away.
Her recent absence
Viewers began noticing that Laura was missing from Good Day Tampa Bay broadcasts in October 2025, shortly after she posted a brief behind‑the‑scenes promo clip with co‑anchor Russell Rhodes on October 28. After that post, she stopped appearing on air and went quiet on social media, prompting numerous comments and questions from concerned fans on platforms like Facebook and X.
What she has said
In a Facebook message on December 2, 2025, Laura told viewers she had been off the air for “a few weeks,” thanked them for their kind words and prayers, and announced that she would be back on Good Day the following week. She did not explain why she had been gone, so at this point there is no confirmed public information about the cause of her absence.
Her return to Fox 13
Laura resumed co‑anchoring Good Day Tampa Bay on December 8, 2025, appearing on the weekday morning show alongside Russell Rhodes. She described being back on the show as a “blessing” and an “answered prayer” in a post celebrating her return.
Current role at the station
Aside from the recent hiatus, Laura remains a key member of Fox 13 Tampa Bay’s morning lineup as the co‑anchor of Good Day Tampa Bay. She has been with the station for many years and continues to be featured as a prominent on‑air personality in the Tampa Bay market.
Key points overview
- She was unexpectedly absent from Good Day Tampa Bay starting in late October 2025.
- Viewers expressed concern online as she stopped appearing both on air and on social media.
- On December 2, she announced she would return the following week but did not give a reason for her absence.
- She returned to the show on December 8, 2025, and is currently back co‑anchoring Good Day Tampa Bay.
