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
Judge rules UCLA can't allow pro-Palestine protesters to bar Jewish students from campus
The ruling marks the first time a U.S. judge has ruled against a university over demonstrations against the war in Gaza.
Tim Walz speaks in LA during first solo appearance as VP candidate, shows support for unions
Walz described himself as "the first union member on a presidential ticket since Ronald Reagan," adding, "But rest assured, I won't lose my way."
Flash mob of teens trash 7-Eleven in Pico-Robertson
A group of 50 teens trashed a 7-Eleven in Los Angeles.
Man viciously attacked by dog in Simi Valley
A man and his dog were both viciously attacked by another dog, possibly a Pit bull, in Simi Valley.
Newsom puts on gloves to personally help clean up LA County homeless camp
A visibly-frustrated Gavin Newsom took matters into his own hands by helping clean up a Los Angeles County homeless encampment.
Innocent driver shot at in Reseda, says rear view mirror saved his life
Manuel said he was driving home when he saw someone holding a gun out their car's window. Next thing he knew, a bullet had gone through his windshield.
Norwalk store owner shoots would-be robber to death; 2 others detained and 4th suspect on the run
A store owner in LA County turned the tables against an alleged would-be robber carrying a gun. The owner ended up killing one of the four suspects targeting his Norwalk business.
Westside councilmember working to ID encampments for state to clear out
After Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered officials to remove homeless encampments on state land, LA City Council member Traci Park says she's got a few encampments on the Westside in mind.
Dad left for dead after Buena Park hit-and-run crash, police searching for driver
Ralph Liberto was hit by a car while out cycling in Buena Park. He said he heard the car accelerating before the crash.
Huntington Beach Mayor taking action to stop California's controversial gender notification ban
The Mayor of Huntington Beach is trying to enact a city ordinance in opposition to a new California law that prevents schools from requiring educators to tell parents of changes to their child's gender identity.