Matthew Seedorff
Matthew Seedorff is a reporter for FOX 11. He joined the station in January 2024.
Prior to joining KTTV, Seedorff served as a reporter for KRIV-TV Houston where he won a Texas Emmy Award for breaking news coverage. While in Houston for four years, Seedorff uncovered and reported on several stories that gained national attention. In 2022, he reported live from Uvalde, Texas, after a shooter at Robb Elementary School killed 19 children and two adults. In addition, Seedorff uncovered a major fentanyl drug bust, exposed issues with illegal fake paper license plates, reported from several major hurricanes, the deadly crowd surge at Astroworld, human smuggling cases, and border issues.
Before working at the FOX affiliate in Houston, Seedorff spent three years in San Antonio, Texas, with KABB/WOAI-TV. He worked as a reporter for the Sinclair "Jump Team" and reported from the mass shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas, that killed 26 people and injured 22 others. He also reported on a mass shooting in Odessa, Texas, Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Michael in Florida, and chased tornadoes in Oklahoma.
Seedorff started his career as a reporter and evening anchor with KTWO-TV in Casper, Wyoming in 2014. He was recognized by the Wyoming Association of Broadcasters as the state’s Best News Reporter in 2016 and Best Breaking News Reporter in 2017.
Born and raised in Atlanta, GA, Seedorff graduated from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. on the Dean’s List. At GWU, he played on the school’s baseball team and majored in journalism.
Seedorff is an avid marathon runner and has completed three 140.6 mile full-distance triathlons.
The latest from Matthew Seedorff
Orange County, home to one of the closest House races, still counting votes
It can take a while to count votes in California, and the Orange County Registrar assures votes that volunteers are counting at "normal speed."
How local sheriffs plan for Trump's immigration policy
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco say they'll have two different approaches to illegal immigration when Donald Trump takes office in a few months.
Newport Beach mayor rips California's sanctuary state policy after 21 migrants detained on boat
The mayor of Newport Beach is slamming California's sanctuary state policy after a panga boat carrying 21 migrants arrived off the coast last week.
Coast Guard apprehends more than 20 migrants on boat off Newport Beach coast
"Get your act together. Figure this out," said Newport Beach Mayor Will O'Neill to state officials, after 21 migrants were apprehended off the coast of Newport Beach.
Explosive device found, detonated outside Torrance courthouse; 1 arrested
The apparent explosive device was found next to a threatening note and a cooler.
Beverly Hills man survives being run over by carjacking suspect during holiday celebration
Four people, including a child, were hurt after a carjacking suspect crashed near a holiday event in Beverly Hills.
LGBTQ Trump supporter says she's being pushed out by her friends after revealing her vote
Tanya Tsikanovsky says she's an "out and proud" lesbian. After voting for Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020, she decided to vote for Donald Trump in 2024.
Long Beach businessowners demand increased safety to spark downtown comeback
Businesses in downtown Long Beach are calling for increased safety measures to help revitalize the area.
OC man hospitalized after alleged fight with neighbor over Trump flag
John Muder said his neighbor came into his garage and attacked him after he'd confronted the neighbor about allegedly stealing his Donald Trump flag.
Dodger fans win World Series tickets after Chelsea Freeman giveaway
More than 60,000 people entered Chelsea Freeman's World Series ticket giveaway, one woman was announced the winner.