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
Former Florida Governor Bob Graham leaves lasting legacy in home state: ‘Devoted Floridian’
Former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham served more than four decades in public service. He led the Senate Intelligence Committee, the congressional investigation into the September 11th attacks, and drove lasting change in his home state of Florida.
Florida Supreme Court approves abortion, marijuana amendments for November ballot
The Florida Supreme Court approved two proposed amendments on Monday, allowing measures on abortion and recreational marijuana to be on the November ballot.
Government nightmare: FOX 13 resolves cancer patient’s struggle for benefits
The story of one local man shows how the government can stress people out during their greatest time of need.
Waiting for Help: Florida's wait list for citizens with disabilities
Florida has a crisis in serving people with developmental disabilities. Thousands are waiting for home and community-based services due to a backlog in state government. And while the legislature increased funding to help some of them, most will continue to wait.
FOX 13 investigates wait list for Floridians with disabilities and $708 Million unspent
Across Florida, thousands of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are waiting for help.
Lawmakers respond to wait list for disabled Floridians
State leaders put citizens with developmental disabilities on a waiting list for home care, and thousands have been waiting for years, including JJ Holmes.
FOX 13 investigates wait list for developmentally disabled citizens
In Florida, thousands of intellectually and developmentally disabled residents qualify for community and home-based services but do not receive them. They’ve been on a wait list for years. And advocates say the longer families wait, the more it could compromise their health and cost all of us.
FOX 13 investigates declining high school test scores
Dr. Paul Cottle is a Florida State Physics professor who says Florida students are losing ground in math and science.
'It's very powerful': The promise and potential of quantum computers
Quantum computers are still in development, but the early developments show how this emerging technology can transform our world in ways we can’t even fully predict.
Israel-Gaza War renews calls for two-state solution in Middle East
The Israel-Gaza War has renewed calls for a two-state solution in the Middle East, but efforts to create an independent Palestinian nation have failed for decades.