Matt Trezza
Matt Trezza was born and raised in New York.
Matt attended Johns Hopkins University, where he majored in International Studies with a concentration in American Politics and then received a master’s degree in Journalism from Columbia University.
After graduation, Matt landed his first on-air job at KTWO in Casper, Wyoming, where he was a reporter and fill-in anchor, covering topics from local politics to dinosaur digs. During his free time there, he honed his skills in skiing, horseback riding, and mountain climbing. Later, he reported for WNWO in Toledo, Ohio, where he covered breaking news on politics, crime, and the economy. He also extensively covered the 2008 Presidential Campaign visits of Barack Obama, John McCain and Hillary Clinton, as well as the effects of the global financial crisis on America’s industrial centers.
For the last six years, Matt worked abroad, anchoring and reporting for a 24-hour news network in Moscow, Russia, where he met his beautiful wife. While overseas, he traveled extensively throughout Europe, Asia and parts of the Middle East, learning about different cultures and societies.
In his free time, Matt enjoys travel, working-out, and writing. He recently finished his first novel, an international action thriller.
Matt is delighted to be back home in the USA, where he is enjoying covering life in Central Florida.
The latest from Matt Trezza
Local foundation sponsors holiday toy giveaway
It's the sixth year the Jordan Smelski Foundation is giving away about $10,000 worth of free sporting goods to less fortunate families.
Deputies investigate man's death, woman's stabbing in Orange County
Detectives have been investigating the death of a man and a stabbing of a woman at an apartment complex in Downtown Orlando.
Firefighters respond to roof collapse at historic Orlando church
The roof of a century-old Orlando church collapsed on Thursday. The Black Bottom House of Prayer in Parramore was undergoing a restoration effort.
Cold water temperatures, rough beach conditions, and dangerous wildlife keeps beachgoers away
Volusia County Beach Patrol flying the red and purple flags Sunday, meaning hazardous water conditions and dangerous wildlife
Black Friday shoppers pack Central Florida stores looking for deals
The National Retail Federation says over the five-day holiday period, 165 million Americans are going to be doing some kind of holiday shopping.
Orlando Magic serves hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to the homeless
Head Coach Steve Clifford, Nick Anderson, Bo Outlaw, and Magic dancers will serve food to hundreds of homeless people.
Online shopping tips for holiday gifts
Experts say, just like with traditional shopping, there are some tips and tricks to follow when you're shopping online that'll save you money.
Amendment Four bus tour registers voters at Florida Classic
The Florida Rights Restoration Program made a stop at Saturday’s Florida Classic football game as part of a statewide voter registration tour, the group's second push to sign-up voters leading up to next year's elections.
City of Ocoee struggles to keep recyclables out of landfill
City waste managers say residents' recycling waste isn't meeting the standards set by the recycling facility.
Orlando Magic co-founder announces 'Orlando Dreamers,' effort to bring MLB to Orlando
Orlando Magic Co-Founder Pat Williams believes that the 'Orlando Dreamers' could be the next professional sports team in Orlando.