Craig Patrick
Craig is FOX 13's political editor and chief investigator. He has won more than 20 Emmy awards throughout his career as an executive producer, anchor, and reporter.
He hosts Money, Power & Politics, and produces investigations focused on questionable government policy and spending. His reports have exposed illegal state tax credits, lawmakers violating their own voting rules, and Medicare schemes that bilk millions of tax dollars.
He previously led the investigative/special projects unit at the ABC affiliate in Orlando, managed the station's election coverage, moderated a weekly political discussion program, and produced a variety of primetime specials.
Craig began his career as an anchor/reporter at television stations in Savannah and Birmingham. He also worked as a marketing/public-relations executive -- and is a past winner of the Phillips Platinum PR award for developing a top-rated internal communications program. He obtained his BA in Journalism/Political Science from Spring Hill College in Mobile.
Craig has served on the boards of several Tampa Bay area government and community organizations, including the St. Petersburg Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, City Beautiful Commission, Pinellas Public Access Advisory Board, Tampa Bay Partnership's Transportation and International Councils, Pinellas Juvenile Welfare Board Community Council, and Tampa Bay Red Cross Advisory Board.
If you would like to contact Craig, you can email him at Craig.Patrick@fox.com. You can also connect with him on Facebook and follow him on Twitter @FOX13Politics.
The latest from Craig Patrick
Bay Area voters head to the polls on Monday as early voting gets underway
Early voting begins on Monday, but more than 14 million people have already cast ballots in the 2024 general election, including more than 1.1 million in Florida who have returned mail-in ballots.
How hurricane victims can get help from FEMA
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell says the agency has enough money to cover immediate needs for hurricane victims, but it will need Congress to pass supplemental funding to provide full and continuing support.
Help navigating insurance claims after a natural disaster like Hurricane Milton
As property insurance companies are flooded with damage claims, homeowners will need patience in seeking damage estimates.
Homeowners affected by Hurricane Helene advised to file insurance claims ASAP
Homeowners affected by Hurricane Helene are advised to file insurance claims ASAP
Cost of living in Tampa Bay Area may push working-class families and retirees out of Florida
Florida's population boom is feeding jobs, but it comes at a price. A UCF study projects our economy will keep growing. But wages have not kept up with the cost of living.
Trump holds 6-point lead over Biden in Florida: FOX 13 Tampa Bay/InsiderAdvantage Poll
In a survey of 800 Florida voters conducted July 15-16, Former President Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden by six points with a 3.94% margin of error.
Florida families who suffer serious injuries caused by state government left with unpaid claims, roadblocks
Families across Florida are suffering from serious injuries caused by our own government. And while some victims won judgments or agreed to legal settlements to help them recover, some are not getting most of the money under the terms of their judgments and settlements.
Florida played a critical role in the passage of the Civil Rights Act 60 years ago
America is celebrating a special and important anniversary. President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act 60 years ago, on July 2, 1964. And Florida played a critical role in getting it passed.
Civil rights activists reunite in St. Augustine 60 years after staged protests
America celebrated a breakthrough in civil rights in the nation’s oldest city. Tuesday, July 2, is the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.