Ryan Kruger

Cape Coral

Chief Investigative Reporter at WFTX-TV (Cape Coral, FL)

Journalist. Husband. Dad

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EXTRA TIME EP 14: An emotional journey to FC Naples

3 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Ryan Kruger

Click the video above to watch or listen to Episode 15!The story of FC Naples resembles the story of one of its owners, in many ways. Beto Perez was born and raised in Cali, Colombia. As a teenager he worked multiple jobs to support his single mother. More than two decades ago, he launched Zumba, an international fitness and apparel company.
More Americans spending money on rent as costs continue to rise

3 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Ryan Kruger

More Americans than ever before are spending their money on rent instead of owning a home, and the costs keep climbing higher. According to Apartments.com, rent is expected to increase by another 1.5% by the end of the year. More Americans spending money on rent as costs continue to rise To put that into perspective, for someone paying the average cost of rent in the U.S., $1,625 a month, that would be an extra $25 monthly — about the cost of a premium streaming service.
Southern states offer most affordable summer road trips

3 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Ryan Kruger

Florida ranks among budget-friendly travel destinations, but southern neighbors offer even better deals for summer vacations. The kids are out of school and summer travel season is here. If you're planning a cross-country road trip or just a quick weekend getaway, where you go can make a big difference cost-wise.
Woman charged with hitting 12-year-old in Port Charlotte could be deported

4 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Ryan Kruger

A woman accused of hitting a 12-year-old girl with her car in Port Charlotte could be facing deportation after authorities discovered she was driving without a license.
EXTRA TIME EP 14: FC Naples dominates reigning champion after two tough losses

4 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Ryan Kruger

Click the video above to watch or listen to Episode 14!FC Naples is back at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex after a huge win against the reigning USL League One Champions, Union Omaha. The team handled Omaha with three goals. Another goal was called back after a controversial offside penalty.
A record number of working Americans worry Social Security won't last

1 month ago | fox4now.com | Ryan Kruger

A record number of working Americans are concerned about the future of Social Security, with many saying they can't afford to retire without it. New data from LendingTree reveals that 59% of non-retired Americans worry Social Security won't be available when they're ready to retire. This concern is especially pronounced among Gen Xers, the demographic closest to retirement age, with 70% believing Social Security might not exist when they need it.
Florida lawmakers debate relief as new data shows skyrocketing property taxes

1 month ago | fox4now.com | Ryan Kruger

Property taxes in Lee County have skyrocketed over the past decade, with collections hitting a record $550.7 million - a massive 91.2% increase since 2015. As Florida lawmakers remain stalled in budget negotiations, Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing for property tax relief while local governments face pressure over rising costs.
EXTRA TIME EP 13: FC Naples looks to rebound after long road trip

1 month ago | fox4now.com | Ryan Kruger

Click the video above to watch or listen to Episode 13!FC Naples is back at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex after a long and unusual road trip. The team's first road game was postponed due to travel delays. After that, the team lost on the road to the Chattanooga Red Wolves SC and the Portland Hearts of Pine.
Gas prices drop to lowest summer levels in years as Americans prepare for Memorial Day travel

1 month ago | fox4now.com | Ryan Kruger

Despite economic uncertainty, Americans are hitting the road this Memorial Day weekend with cheaper gas prices making travel more affordable. Gas prices drop to lowest summer levels in years as Americans prepare for Memorial Day travel GasBuddy forecasts the national average price of gasoline will be $3.08 per gallon on Memorial Day, making it the cheapest Memorial Day at the pump since 2021, but lowest inflation-adjusted since 2003.
Half of Americans believe the American dream is out of reach, survey finds

1 month ago | fox4now.com | Ryan Kruger

A new survey reveals that more than half of Americans believe they may never be able to afford a home, highlighting growing concerns about housing affordability nationwide. The survey by Ipsos found that 51% of Americans who currently rent their homes believe homeownership may be permanently out of reach for them. Americans worry about high costs of renting Half of American renters say the cost of rent is too high, creating a significant barrier to stable housing amid economic uncertainty.