Kerry Sanders

Kerry Sanders is a distinguished American broadcast journalist whose three-decade career established him as one of the most versatile and adventurous correspondents in television news. Before reaching the national stage, Sanders honed his craft as a general news reporter across Florida, working at stations in Jacksonville, Fort Myers, Tampa, and Miami.

His reporting eventually spanned all 50 states, 65 countries, and all seven continents. Whether reporting underwater in scuba gear or parachuting into remote terrain, Sanders became known for a "get-the-story" spirit that took him from the North Pole to the front lines of global conflicts. He served as a regular presence on major morning and nightly news programs, as well as long-form news magazines, covering era-defining events such as the Iraq War—where he was an embedded reporter with the U.S. Marines—and the Deepwater Horizon disaster.

A specialist in severe weather and environmental reporting, Sanders provided on-the-ground updates during more than 100 named storms, including Hurricanes Andrew, Ivan, and Katrina. His dedication to capturing the human and environmental toll of these events earned him the industry’s highest honors, including the Peabody, Emmy, and Columbia DuPont Awards. He was also part of the acclaimed team that provided live coverage from the Titanic wreckage and the Chilean mine rescue.

Beyond the headlines of conflict and disaster, Sanders was a master of the "human interest" story, frequently focusing on marine life rescue and environmental conservation. Upon his retirement as a senior national correspondent, he was celebrated by colleagues as a premier storyteller who balanced the gravity of breaking news with a unique ability to find moments of joy and wonder.

Today, Sanders remains a vocal advocate for journalistic integrity. While he has expressed concern over the rise of partisan misinformation, he remains an optimist, championing a new generation of digital-native storytellers to uphold the foundational principles of fact-based reporting.