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@FOXtv.com. You can also connect with him on Facebook and follow him on Twitter @FOX13Politics.
The latest from Craig Patrick
Why George Washington called for 'severe penalties' for the anti-vaxxers of his time
We are living through an unusual health crisis with government rules that are drawing praise and opposition. But this is not unprecedented or new. Our nation has gone through this many times before.
Sept. 11th family members hope declassified documents clarify Saudis' alleged role in attacks
September 11th family members are suing the Saudi government on claims it bankrolled and helped coordinate the terror attacks, and they may soon have more evidence in their case.
FDA approval makes COVID-19 vaccine mandates easier
The FDA’s full approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine could also mean more schools and companies will soon require it. The Supreme Court has already ruled that such mandates are legal.
'Get vaccinated, wear a mask': Dr. Fauci answers your back-to-school questions
Students across Florida are returning to school as COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations increase beyond last year’s levels. FOX 13’s Craig Patrick asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to address the questions and concerns many of you have shared with us.
What would Florida get from the president's proposed infrastructure plan?
Congress is releasing more details about the bipartisan infrastructure plan and what it will mean for Florida. The bill passed the Senate last week, but it's still facing growing problems in the House.
When will kids be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine?
As children head back to school, the federal government is facing growing pressure from physicians and parents to approve COVID-19 vaccines for children under the age of 12.
What is Florida's red tide, and where does it come from?
Red tide is nothing new to Florida. The Karenia brevis algae species can be harmful and even deadly to marine life, sending dead fish washing up on beaches and even posing a health threat to humans. Here's what you need to know.
NASA now investigating Navy's UFO videos: 'There is something there'
As a former member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee and now head of NASA, few have more insight on the eyewitness accounts than Bill Nelson. He's asked the space agency's top scientists to investigate recent videos.
Nelson confident in space agency's budget, mission: 'Everybody loves NASA'
Florida senator Bill Nelson is using his experience in Washington to try to move Biden’s proposed $24.8-billion NASA budget through Congress.
Earth, moon, Mars, and Venus: Nelson outlines NASA's roadmap
NASA announced new plans this week to expand the space agency’s focus on addressing climate change on Earth. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson spelled out the plans and the vision, which include two new probes of Venus.