Kristi Krueger has built a solid reputation as an award-winning medical reporter and effervescent anchor. She joined Local 10 as co-anchor of the 5:30 p.m. newscast and "Eye on Health" reporter in August 1993. Kristi now co-anchors the noon, 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. newscasts. In addition to her anchoring duties, Kristi specializes in medical reporting. Her daily "Healthcast" reports air in the 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. newscasts. As a mother and grandmother, she understands the importance of receiving useful and timely health news. She strives to bring viewers cutting-edge information that allows them to make informed choices about their well-being. Kristi began her broadcast career at WWSB in Sarasota. In September 1988, she was promoted to co-anchor of the weekday 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts. In 1990, she became the weekend anchor and medical reporter for WDIV-TV in Detroit before heading to WPLG. Among her many awards and honors, Kristi is a three-time Emmy Award winner, was honored by the National Television Academy with the Silver Circle Award, and is a University of Florida “Alumnus of Distinction” of the College of Journalism and Communications. Kristi was born in Fresno, Calif., but grew up in many places since her father was a football coach. Her father's career took her to Long Beach, Calif., Illinois, Utah and Tampa. She is married to Todd Templin, Executive Vice President of Boardroom Communications, a South Florida public relations firm. Todd and Kristi have two children, Troy and Kelsie. Todd and Kristi’s son, Troy, is married and he and his wife, Melissa, live in Houston with their daughter, Palmer. Kristi and Todd’s daughter, Kelsie, is also married and she and her husband, Reny, live in South Florida. Kristi is very active in the community, serving on the Board of Directors for the Southeast Florida Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. For several years she has served as chair of the Pembroke Pines Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society. Kristi also volunteers at Broward County’s Prestige Club and also as a lector at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Weston.
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