Pattrik Perez
Pattrik Perez joined FOX 35 as a reporter in February 2023.
He previously worked as a reporter and fill-in anchor at KMGH-TV, the ABC station in Denver, Colorado. Before that, he was a weekend evening anchor, reporter and digital producer at KVUE-TV, the ABC station in Austin, Texas. He started his career as a weekend morning anchor and reporter at KXXV-TV, the ABC station in Waco, Texas.
Pattrik was born in Caracas, Venezuela, to a Mexican father and the first-generation American daughter of Cuban refugees. He lived there for six years before moving to his mother’s hometown of Miami, Florida. At that young age, Pattrik fell in love with television news, even while only speaking Spanish.
In high school, his interest in journalism grew as a member of its television production program and newspaper. While attending Florida International University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in communications, Pattrik interned at the Miami NPR member station, the local ABC station, an independent TV station in northeast Florida, and managed his journalism school's digital presence.
Although Pattrik's work takes up a lot of his time, when he's not working, he likes watching horror movies, catching up on the latest "Real Housewives" drama, playing World of Warcraft, exploring new places to eat with his partner, and cuddling with his Yorkie named Bacon.
The latest from Pattrik Perez
Distracted driving crashes on the rise in Florida, troopers say
As part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Florida Highway Patrol is highlighting the dangers of not paying attention while driving.
Dozens of Central Florida veterans return home after honor flight to D.C.
Over 60 veterans from Central Florida returned home Wednesday night after an honor flight to the nation's capital.
'DAS Defenders' group hopes Disney reverses changes to its Disability Access Service policy
A newly formed group of people with disabilities and their allies is calling on Disney to reverse changes the company announced last week to its Disability Access Service.
SunPass issues alert about phishing scam carried out via text messages
SunPass has issued an alert about a scam that could affect your pocketbook.
Video captures smoke from burning car in Osceola County believed to belong to carjacked Florida woman
Cell phone video captured footage of a car burning in Osceola County believed to belong to a South Florida woman who was carjacked in Winter Springs.
Proposed bill would make it a crime to harass Florida first responders at scenes
A bill awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature would make it a crime to harass Florida first responders while they're working.
'It's devastating': Grandmother remembers 11-year-old boy killed in Altamonte Springs apartment fire
The grandmother of 11-year-old Romon Thomas, who was killed in an apartment fire in Altamonte Springs early Wednesday morning, told FOX 35 News she still can't believe he didn't make it out alive.
I-4 westbound lane shift begins Monday night as part of express lane extension project
Expect to see a lane shift on westbound Interstate 4 near the theme parks beginning Monday night. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) plans to extend I-4 Express by 10 miles.
Army veteran recalls helping flip over SUV involved in Daytona Beach crash
An Army veteran did not hesitate to help Tuesday afternoon when she witnessed two SUVs collide in Daytona Beach.
Man who helped recover bodies following Skyway Bridge collapse reacts to Baltimore collapse
A retired Florida Department of Transportation underwater bridge inspector who helped recover the bodies of those killed in the 1980 Sunshine Skyway Bridge collapse in Tampa Bay spoke with FOX 35 News about waking up to the news of another similar bridge collapse.