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
Florida's Boondoggle: FOX 13 investigates the Cross Florida Canal part 4 of 4
For decades, the ill-fated Cross Florida Canal wasted millions of tax dollars. While the canal failed more than 50 years ago, it caused a big controversy we're still facing today.
Florida's Boondoggle: FOX 13 investigates the Cross Florida Canal part 3 of 4
The federal government wasted millions of dollars and seriously damaged Florida’s environment by trying to dig a canal through Central Florida. Engineers said the project was impractical long before construction started in 1935, was canceled in 1936, and resumed in the 1960s.
Florida's Boondoggle: FOX 13 investigates the Cross Florida Canal Part 2 of 4
Our federal government tried to build a canal through the middle of Florida and repeatedly failed. And the damage they left behind set off a dispute that's still playing out.
Florida's Boondoggle: FOX 13 investigates the Cross Florida Canal Part 1 of 4
One of the most wasteful civil works projects in American history was canceled and abandoned years ago in Central Florida, and we are still dealing with the effects of it today due to the long-running controversy of the Kirkpatrick Dam in Palatka.
President Joe Biden hopes to boost reelection odds, slams Florida’s 6-week abortion ban during Tampa visit
President Joe Biden visited Tampa on Tuesday where he spoke at Hillsborough Community College’s Dale Mabry campus.
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.