Alligator Alcatraz shuts down
Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that the detention facility known as "Alligator Alcatraz" will be closing. FOX 13's Craig Patrick brings us the story.
Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that the detention facility known as "Alligator Alcatraz" will be closing. FOX 13's Craig Patrick brings us the story.
Home Insurance Disasters and Investigating State Government
Fox 13 investigates home insurance nightmares, life-threatening healthcare delays, and contradictions in state food testing. Plus, Craig Patrick explains the loss of civility in politics.
Fox 13 investigates home insurance nightmares, life-threatening healthcare delays, and contradictions in state food testing. Plus, Craig Patrick explains the loss of civility in politics.
Culture wars dividing the nation
FOX News polling shows President Trump's disapproval rating hit a new high at 61%. Meanwhile, PEW research center found nearly 60% have an unfavorable opinion of both parties. FOX 13's Craig Patrick explains what started the culture war, bitter political crossfire and the flood of misinformation.
FOX News polling shows President Trump's disapproval rating hit a new high at 61%. Meanwhile, PEW research center found nearly 60% have an unfavorable opinion of both parties. FOX 13's Craig Patrick explains what started the culture war, bitter political crossfire and the flood of misinformation.
Senate candidate Alexander Vindman outlines foreign policy, insurance, energy and federal spending positions
Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, the former National Security Council official who testified during President Donald Trump’s first impeachment inquiry, is now seeking the Democratic nomination in Florida’s 2026 U.S. Senate special election.
Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, the former National Security Council official who testified during President Donald Trump’s first impeachment inquiry, is now seeking the Democratic nomination in Florida’s 2026 U.S. Senate special election.
Vindman vies for U.S. Senate Democratic nomination
Florida’s U.S. senate race may be closer than you may expect as Democratic candidate Alex Vindman’s campaign released a poll showing him three points behind Republican incumbent Ashley Moody. He is competing with state representative Angie Nixon for the Democratic nomination. FOX 13’s political editor Craig Patrick reports.
Florida’s U.S. senate race may be closer than you may expect as Democratic candidate Alex Vindman’s campaign released a poll showing him three points behind Republican incumbent Ashley Moody. He is competing with state representative Angie Nixon for the Democratic nomination. FOX 13’s political editor Craig Patrick reports.
High Gas Prices Explained
See what exactly is causing the surge in gas prices, and how long it may last. Plus, Craig breaks down the steep challenges in dealing with Iran.
See what exactly is causing the surge in gas prices, and how long it may last. Plus, Craig breaks down the steep challenges in dealing with Iran.
Gerrymandering Explained and the Crisis in Cuba
Craig Patrick breaks down Florida’s controversial new political map and potential U.S. military operations in Cuba.
Craig Patrick breaks down Florida’s controversial new political map and potential U.S. military operations in Cuba.
Latest on Iran’s Nuclear Program
Craig Patrick explains the ceasefires, the negotiations, Iran's nuclear program, and the President's dust-up with the Catholic Church.
Craig Patrick explains the ceasefires, the negotiations, Iran's nuclear program, and the President's dust-up with the Catholic Church.
The Oil & Gas Crisis Explained
With so much oil trapped in the Middle East, why don't other countries buy more from the U.S.? And why are our gas prices surging when the U.S. is the world's leading oil producer? Craig Patrick explains the problem, the options, and the fallout. Plus, he takes a closer look at Florida’s recent elections and what they may or may not suggest for November.
With so much oil trapped in the Middle East, why don't other countries buy more from the U.S.? And why are our gas prices surging when the U.S. is the world's leading oil producer? Craig Patrick explains the problem, the options, and the fallout. Plus, he takes a closer look at Florida’s recent elections and what they may or may not suggest for November.
The Russia-Iran Alliance
Craig Patrick examines Russia's strategy, its history of aggression and deception, and how the fighting in Ukraine and the Middle East intersect.
Craig Patrick examines Russia's strategy, its history of aggression and deception, and how the fighting in Ukraine and the Middle East intersect.
The U.S. Attack on Iran in Context & Lessons from History
The U-S attack on Iran follows decades of hostility and mutual distrust. To see where it may be heading, it helps to remember our complicated history with Iran. Craig Patrick puts it in context in this special edition of 'Money, Power & Politics'.
The U-S attack on Iran follows decades of hostility and mutual distrust. To see where it may be heading, it helps to remember our complicated history with Iran. Craig Patrick puts it in context in this special edition of 'Money, Power & Politics'.
Trump’s risky strategy and the civil liberty debate
FOX 13's Craig Patrick takes a deeper dive into President Trump's strategy after he delivered the longest state of the union address in history.
FOX 13's Craig Patrick takes a deeper dive into President Trump's strategy after he delivered the longest state of the union address in history.
The Struggle to Buy a Home and Veterans Issues
Craig Patrick examines President Trump’s approach to the affordable housing crisis. His plan affects mortgage rates and Wall Street—but will it lower the price? Plus, VA Secretary Doug Collins discusses benefits and medical care for veterans.
Craig Patrick examines President Trump’s approach to the affordable housing crisis. His plan affects mortgage rates and Wall Street—but will it lower the price? Plus, VA Secretary Doug Collins discusses benefits and medical care for veterans.
Investigating State Spending & Trump’s Interest in Greenland
Florida lawmakers approved hundreds of millions of dollars in emergency spending — but legally required audits have still not been released. We dig into the spending, the no-bid contracts, and the political connections. Plus, see how lawmakers vote and then vote again on the same bills.
Florida lawmakers approved hundreds of millions of dollars in emergency spending — but legally required audits have still not been released. We dig into the spending, the no-bid contracts, and the political connections. Plus, see how lawmakers vote and then vote again on the same bills.
Investigating State Spending & Trump’s Interest in Greenland
Florida lawmakers approved hundreds of millions of dollars in emergency spending — but legally required audits have still not been released. We dig into the spending, the no-bid contracts, and the political connections. Plus, see how lawmakers vote and then vote again on the same bills.
Florida lawmakers approved hundreds of millions of dollars in emergency spending — but legally required audits have still not been released. We dig into the spending, the no-bid contracts, and the political connections. Plus, see how lawmakers vote and then vote again on the same bills.
Money, Power & Politics
FOX 13 investigates Florida?s affordable housing crisis, teacher shortage, and lapses in health care for children.
FOX 13 investigates Florida?s affordable housing crisis, teacher shortage, and lapses in health care for children.
Special Report: Money, Power & Politics
FOX 13 Investigates sliding school test scores and the rising cost of living that?s pricing people out of Florida. Plus, Craig Patrick explains how a program intended to fight poverty enriches high-end resorts, and why Florida may not pay full court judgements to people seriously injured by our state government.
FOX 13 Investigates sliding school test scores and the rising cost of living that?s pricing people out of Florida. Plus, Craig Patrick explains how a program intended to fight poverty enriches high-end resorts, and why Florida may not pay full court judgements to people seriously injured by our state government.
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.
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.
'Absolutely shocking': The wide pay gap among workers in Florida's court system
Studies show women earn less than men in the private workforce — around 82 cents per dollar. However, in requesting state payroll data, FOX 13 discovered a much wider gap among the workers in Florida’s court system.
Studies show women earn less than men in the private workforce — around 82 cents per dollar. However, in requesting state payroll data, FOX 13 discovered a much wider gap among the workers in Florida’s court system.