Mark Richardson
Mark Richardson joined the team in September 2025 as senior manager of group content. In his role, he guides all editorial decisions, executes team strategy and partners with digital leaders at FOX Television-owned stations across the country to support their success.
Prior to joining FOX Local, he worked for several years in government communications for the Indian River County, Florida Public Works Department, the Department of Veterans Affairs in Buffalo, New York, and at Seminole State College of Florida. Before working in government communications, Mark worked for over a decade as a TV news and digital producer in western New York, Philadelphia, and Orlando.
He is also a proud veteran, having served for 23 years in the United States Navy Reserve working in public affairs. His duty assignments included the Defense Media Activity at Fort Meade, Maryland; North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado; Naval Station Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, Hawaii; United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) and United States European Command (EUCOM) in Stuttgart, Germany, Joint Task Force Guantánamo Bay, Cuba (GTMO), and the Navy Chief of Information and Office of Information (CHINFO), at The Pentagon in Washington. D.C.
Mark is honored to be working with a team of talented digital content creators producing compelling, user-focused stories that truly matter to users around the country and the world.
The latest from Mark Richardson
The Home Depot Foundation introduces 'Path to Pro Education Grants' to revitalize shop classes nationwide
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the skilled trades industry is facing a massive workforce shortage over the next few years, with 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031 and a projected 4.1 million construction jobs needed over the next decade. To help bolster the construction industry, The Home Depot Foundation has launched a grant program to bolster trade training.
Canadian police investigating after shots fired at US consulate in Toronto early Tuesday morning
Authorities in Canada are investigating gunfire that hit the U.S. consulate in downtown Toronto early Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported.
Chipotle offering one-hour BOGO on Friday the 13th for fans 'Tatted Like a Chipotle Bag'
For tattoo artists, Friday the 13th is considered a tattoo holiday with shops offering small flash designs at discounted prices. Chipotle is joining the celebration on Friday with a special one-hour BOGO for tattooed guests.
Halo Dream infant sleepwear sold at Amazon, Target, and Walmart recalled over choking hazard
Parents, check your infant's sleepwear. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says HALO Dream has issued a recall of several HALO Magic Sleepsuits as they pose a choking hazard because the zipper head can detach.
Seventh fallen US soldier identified as Sgt. Benjamin Pennington, 26, of Kentucky
A seventh U.S. soldier who died from injuries sustained while he was supporting Operation Epic Fury in Saudi Arabia last week has been identified, the Department of War announced Monday.
DOJ reaches settlement with Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation over illegal monopoly
The Department of Justice has reached a settlement with Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, over an alleged illegal monopoly of live music events in the U.S.
DOJ: Florida man pleads guilty to theft of $50K from VA while acting as a fiduciary for Veteran
The Department of Justice (DOJ) says a Florida man has pleaded guilty to theft of over $50,000 of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) funds.
White House says Trump will attend dignified transfer of six Army soldiers killed in drone attack in Kuwait
The White House says President Trump will attend the dignified transfer Saturday morning for the six Army Reserve soldiers who were killed Sunday when a drone hit a command center in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, one day after the U.S. and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury.
Rat poison, a beekeeper suit, and a meteorite: The strangest finds in this year's Unclaimed Baggage report
A $43,400 pair of diamond earrings, samurai swords, a $35,000 Rolex watch, gold-plated golf clubs, and even a beekeeper suit are among the standout items found in orphaned luggage, according to the latest Unclaimed Baggage report.
YouTuber-turned-WWE Superstar Logan Paul offers $1 million to any NFL player who can beat him in boxing
Logan Paul, the YouTuber-turned-WWE Superstar, says no NFL player could beat him in a boxing match and is backing up his challenge by offering $1 million to any player willing to step into the boxing ring with him.