Chris Cato
Hi! I’m Chris Cato. I anchor the FOX13 4 O’Clock News and the 11 O’Clock News. I also report major stories in the 10 O’Clock News and am the proud curator of "Only In Florida" (because – alligators). Before joining FOX13 in 2015, I worked at TV stations in Philadelphia, PA, Greenville-Spartanburg, SC, and Panama City, FL.
During my career, I have been honored with an Edward R. Murrow award, an Emmy, and numerous Associated Press awards for my reporting and anchoring. I have also made my fair share of bloopers :-)
The best thing about my job is meeting new people and discovering their stories, so don’t hesitate to reach out to me on social media – or just say “hi” if you see me at a baseball game or at Publix. J I love my job, but my favorite role in life is that of father and husband. My wife and I have a son and a dog, and we absolutely love living in Tampa. I am originally from Alabama and graduated from Troy University. I enjoy playing basketball, golfing, and fishing, but my greatest interest is probably college football. I am a huge Crimson Tide fan! I also appreciate craft beer, three-toed sloths, and Oxford commas.
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The latest from Chris Cato
Only in Florida: Super Bowl wages war on snakes and dogs ride bikes
Chris Cato brings us the latest news stories that could only happen in the sunshine state.
Only in Florida The best and worst of 2019
Florida is known for news with an extra kind of flare. FOX 13's Chris Cato put together the most Florida moments of the past year.
Tampa man's resilience fuels hope for those living with MS
On his patio-turned-gym in New Tampa, Brad Romp works his muscles; bicep curls, chest presses, and squats.
Only in Florida: Thanksgiving turkey will never be the same
This week in Florida's news, alligators enjoy turkey day and dogs make their own paths in life.
Picks 'N' Pints: Week 15 in NCAA College Football
Conference championship weekend is upon us. Like a good chocolate porter, it's bittersweet. Bitter because it's the last weekend of college football's regular season. Sweet because it provides us with great match-ups and a ton of intrigue as to which teams will lock up the four spots in the NCAA College Football Playoff.
Picks 'N' Pints - Week 15
Chris Cato and Scott Smith are breaking down the NCAA College Football games of the week.
Picks 'N' Pints: Week 14 in NCAA College Football
Now that your belly is full of Thanksgiving dinner, and hopefully pie, it's time to get back to business. Not only does NCAA College Football not take a day off for the holiday - it starts early this week.
Only in Florida: Edible lizards and fake-out frogs
Experts say invasive iguanas could head north, but South Floridians say they're a tasty treat, if you're up for it.
Picks 'N' Pints: Week 13 in NCAA College Football
Welcome to cupcake Saturday in NCAA College Football. Many of the tops teams schedule a breather before getting into bowl game territory.
Only in Florida: Animals are people and people dressed as animals run for office
FOX 13's Chris Cato takes us through this week's best #OnlyInFlorida stories.