Ryan Kruger

Cape Coral

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

Journalist. Husband. Dad

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IT'S YOUR MONEY: Americans plan to change spending habits

14 hours ago | fox4now.com | Ryan Kruger

As uncertainty about tariffs from the Trump administration continues, more and more Americans say they’re making changes and anticipating higher prices. A recent survey from NerdWallet, found 85% of Americans have concerns about tariffs. Americans Plan To Change Spending Habits Among the top two concerns among consumers, 46% said they’re concerned about the costs of everyday necessities and 45% worry about tariffs causing a recession.
Florida car repairs among the costliest in the country

2 days ago | fox4now.com | Ryan Kruger

Florida drivers are paying some of the highest rates in the country for auto repairs, a new study finds. The study by Florida personal injury attorneys Fasig Brooksanalyzed factors that often impact the expense of a traffic accident. Florida Car Repairs Among the Costliest in the Country Florida ranked the seventh most expensive state for auto repairs. There are several factors behind the high rates. On average, Florida drivers pay some of the highest rates for car insurance.
Despite recent mass shootings, Florida lawmakers consider repealing gun control measures

6 days ago | fox4now.com | Ryan Kruger

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — When 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner opened fire on the Florida State University Campus Thursday afternoon, he was armed with his stepmother’s former service weapon from the Leon County Sheriff’s Office. Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell, who is heading the investigation, says it’s common practice for law enforcement to keep their old firearms.
EXTRA TIME EP 8: FC Naples brings in Coach and Player of the Month awards

1 week ago | fox4now.com | Ryan Kruger

Click the video above to watch or listen to Episode 8!FC Naples has some awards to go with all of the wins the club has been racking up lately. The team remains in first place in the USL League One. Head Coach and Sporting Director Matt Poland was recently awarded the USL League One Coach of the Month. Leading scorer Karsen Henderlong took home Player of the Month honors.
Home values plunge but remain unaffordable for many Florida residents

1 week ago | fox4now.com | Ryan Kruger

When it comes to home values in southwest Florida there’s bad news followed by more bad news. While one study found one local county saw the steepest decline in home values in the country, another study found the average home remains unattainable for many.
It's Your Money: How AI is changing the landscape of identity theft

1 week ago | fox4now.com | Ryan Kruger

As Artificial Intelligence becomes more widespread, scammers are making new use of the tools to try to rip you off. Since 2021, more than 16,600 scams have been reported to the Better Business Bureau Scam Tracker. Scams more and more widespread Nearly every scam involves some sort of information theft. Many scam victims have no idea their personal information may be compromised.
'Condo crisis': DeSantis pushes for condo relief

1 week ago | fox4now.com | Ryan Kruger

MIAMI, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis says he “has a duty” to fix Florida’s crumbling condo market. Thursday, the Governor came to Miami to throw his support behind a condo reform bill in the state Senate. DeSantis pushes for condo relief The state imposed new safety requirements, including undergoing inspections, soon after the 2021 deadly condo collapse in Surfside.
EXTRA TIME EP 7: FC Naples remains in 1st, tough test this weekend

2 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Ryan Kruger

Click the video above to watch or listen to Episode 7!FC Naples is the hottest team in USL Leauge 1 with two 3-0 shutout victories in one week. The team's relentless defense has stood out, but the offense has started coming together in recent weeks.
IT'S YOUR MONEY: How AI is being used in tax scams

2 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Ryan Kruger

It’s tax season, but it’s also scam season. According to the IRS, one out of every four Americans has been the victim of a tax-related scam. It's Your Money: AI used in Scams And it cost victims $5.5 billion in 2023. With Artificial Intelligence becoming more and more common, cyber security experts are warning Americans about sophisticated tax scams. “More sophisticated, more convincing. And there are tools out there that are free, or almost free, that are very high quality.
Florida residents worried about economy, survey finds

2 weeks ago | fox4now.com | Ryan Kruger

Consumer Sentiment in Florida dropped for the second straight month, down to 78.1.The figures from the University of Florida stand in line with national sentiment, which fell by 7.7 points. Florida Residents Worry About Economy “The decline in sentiment was observed across all demographics, but it was particularly pronounced among Floridians with an annual income over $50,000. This pessimism stems from reduced spending intentions and concerns about future economic conditions.