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
Vacant Hollywood home burns down after string of fires allegedly caused by squatters
Thursday morning’s fire along the 1700 block of Wilton was the fourth fire at the location in about two weeks.
Thousands of LA County union workers rally for higher wages
Thousands of Los Angeles County union workers marched across downtown Tuesday to protest for higher wages.
Run group organizes Ultra-Marathon Relay to raise money for wildfire victims
A run group is organizing a 30-mile Ultra-Marathon Relay from Altadena to the Palisades to raise money for victims impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Torrance thieves steal jewelry, ring handed down by victim's dead father
Thieves recently broke into Paul's Torrance home, stealing thousands of dollars of jewelry in less than 10 minutes. One of the pieces taken was a ring Paul got from his father after he died.
Hollywood residents concerned over fires after squatters take over building
The city says it's working to declare the property a public nuisance, which would allow officials to take over the building.
Los Angeles sees rise in cargo thefts, impacting local businesses
Law enforcement agencies in Los Angeles are warning of increased cargo thefts, affecting companies like R & R Transport Service and Ari Bikes.
WATCH: Cops tackle man accused of trying to sell stolen sports merch
Months, the Alves' family's collection of sports memorabilia, worth about $500,000, was stolen out of their storage unit. Police arrested the man allegedly trying to sell some of the stolen merch in El Segundo.
Palisades Fire victims hold first community event since deadly blaze
It's been more than 100 days since the Palisades Fire broke out. On Saturday the community came together.
UCLA grad student detained at US-Mexico border: Many details still unclear
The graduate student was detained earlier this week. They still have not been identified.
100 days since California wildfires Bass touts progress, but contractors disagree
Of the nearly 7,000 buildings destroyed in the Palisades Fire, just 12 permits have been issued for rebuilding.