Matthew Apthorp, WPTV

Matthew Apthorp

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  • Fox 4 News
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Past articles by Matthew:

Florida market continues tradition of serving up fresh fruits, vegetables

If you're a foodie hunting for the absolute best ingredients, look northwest of the Tampa Bay skyline toward the town of Odessa. → Read More

Nursing homes and assisted living facilities celebrating return to normal with one word…BINGO

The COVID-19 pandemic changed all of our lives, especially those living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Separation from loved ones caused depression, isolation and loneliness. Now with the vaccine, activities have returned and with them, hope in one word — bingo. → Read More

Most Florida school districts don't test for lead on campus, our investigation finds

Months after several Florida school districts made state headlines after testing results showed elevated lead levels in school drinking water, Investigative Reporter Katie LaGrone wanted to know how every FL school district is ensuring the quality of its water is safe for students. The results are not good. → Read More

Florida education boss avoids questions after 1000+ teachers terminated for failing state exam

Our demand for answers over why teachers are repeatedly flunking Florida's teacher licensing exam at alarming rates results in a tense exchange with the state's Education Commissioner. Investigative Reporter Katie LaGrone gets answers. → Read More

More than 450 people in Florida ordered to surrender guns months after new gun law took effect

Nearly 5 months after a Florida law took effect that allows law enforcement to take away gun rights, Investigative reporter Katie LaGrone discovers how often its being used and why some cases aren't so black and white → Read More

"That's totally fraud," a leading stem cell expert responds to a FL clinic's stem cell pitch

It’s the latest medical trend in Florida but experts say most stem cell therapies are is still missing one major component, proof it really works! → Read More

Is Florida keeping medically unfit drivers off the road?

You hit the road, aware of the dangers but what about the risks you don't know and can't see coming? → Read More

Florida lawmakers fail to close dangerous loophole that allows criminals to lie when purchasing guns

As Florida's legislative session came to a close last week, lawmakers failed to close a dangerous loophole that allows gun-shopping criminals to lie on their background check form, without punishment. An I-team investigation in partnership with The Trace. → Read More

FL felons escape punishment when they 'lie & try' to buy a gun

Florida is the only state that lacks the legal authority to charge people banned from possessing a gun but who 'lie and try' to buy one anyway. A joint partnership between the Fox 4... → Read More

Children in Crisis, Florida's Baker Acted kids

Exclusive new data reveals a surge in involuntary psychiatric exams for children as young as 6 years old. But is the Baker Act the best option for children in crisis? An investigative report by Katie LaGrone and Matthew Apthorp. → Read More

Florida's Revenge Porn Law, is it working?

Florida is one of 38 states plus DC with laws making sexual cyber-harassment a state crime. But two years after the law was implemented in the Sunshine State, are revenge porn offenders being punished? I-Team Investigative Reporter Katie LaGrone analyzed court records to find out. → Read More

Florida's Revenge Porn Law, is it working?

Florida is one of 38 states plus DC with laws making sexual cyber-harassment a state crime. But two years after the law was implemented in the Sunshine State, are revenge porn offenders being punished? 4 in Your Corner Investigative Reporter Katie LaGrone analyzed court records to find out. → Read More

Florida's Revenge Porn Law, is it working?

Florida is one of 38 states plus D.C. with laws making sexual cyber-harassment a state crime. But two years after the law was implemented in the Sunshine State, are revenge porn offenders being punished? Contact 5 Investigative Reporter Katie LaGrone analyzed court records to find out. → Read More

FL doctors treating the underserved or themselves?

They're supposed to treat the medically underserved in Florida, but a hidden camera investigation reveals the alarming truth about some Florida doctors we found offering needy patients... → Read More

Florida doctors treating the underserved or themselves?

They're supposed to treat the medically underserved in Florida, but a hidden camera investigation reveals the alarming truth about some Florida doctors we found offering needy patients questionable care. → Read More

Florida lawmakers lighting up the smoking debate after an I-Team investigation

A few months ago, investigative reporter Katie LaGrone revealed a little known rule that allows smokers to puff away in some unlikely places. Now new efforts are underway to change that. → Read More

Government Tragedies: Florida not paying victims when it's their fault

Horrifying accidents, bad decisions, deadly mistakes- when a Florida government agency is to blame, a special Florida law kicks in to protect the state. But victims say it often comes at their expense and lifelong pain. Investigative Reporter Katie LaGrone exposes the ugly truth about government tragedies in Florida and the desperate call for change. → Read More

Education in Danger: For-profit schools and the risks they involve

High schools across Florida are opening doors to colleges hoping to recruit the next class of students. But Investigative Reporter Katie LaGrone discovers also being allowed in, schools widely criticized for caring less about students and more about their money. → Read More

Florida teacher test: judge rules in cases alleging flaws on teacher licensing exams

They repeatedly failed a state teacher test, then fought to prove, what they claimed, was a flawed test. Now a Florida Administrative Judge weighs in. Investigative reporter Katie LaGrone reports on the latest from her year-long series Florida teachers failing and frustrated. → Read More

FL smoking ban not so smoke free

New questions over Florida's smoking ban after we discover a little-known clause in Florida's smoking laws makes it perfectly legal to smoke where you least expect it! → Read More