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
Easter Sunday 2026: What’s open and closed
Easter Sunday is this weekend and many stores across the country will be closed or varying their hours to observe the Christian holiday. Here's a list of what will be open and closed on April 5.
Einstein Bros. Bagels recalls cream cheese spread due to undeclared almonds posing allergic reaction risk
Dozens of cases of Einstein Bros. Bagels Honey Almond Cream Cheese Spread have been recalled due to undeclared almonds that pose a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction to consumers allergic to almonds.
Senate-backed bill to fund TSA and most of Homeland Security stalled by House Republicans
House Republicans rejected a Senate-backed measure to fund TSA and most of the Department of Homeland Security.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions start April 1 in Texas and Virginia — See what other states have bans
Texas and Virginia are the latest states to begin enforcing new purchase restrictions for SNAP, the taxpayer-funded food assistance program.
Social Security April payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security April payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
USDA issues health alert for beef and pork products that were sold without inspection
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert after an investigation determined raw Blackwing Meats beef and pork products were produced without federal inspection and may be labeled with false inspection.
NOAA unveils new forecast cone graphic for 2026 hurricane season, mobile-friendly version of NHC website
Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will be utilizing updated products for forecasting during the 2026 hurricane season.
CBP: Cocaine, heroin and fentanyl valued at more than $2.2 million found hidden in vehicle at border crossing
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB), Office of Field Operations officers at the Del Rio Port of Entry found Cocaine, heroin and fentanyl valued at more than $2.2 million found hidden in a 2016 GMC Yukon at the Del Rio Port of Entry.
VA providing $112M in grants for veteran suicide prevention programs across the country
The latest Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) suicide report shows that in 2023, 6,398 Veterans died by suicide, an average of 17 a day. And while there were slightly fewer deaths, the report reinforces the need for continued support and prevention efforts.