Dan Krauth
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RIVIERA BEACH, FL (WFLX) - One suspect is in custody in connection with the shooting of a 2-year-old girl in Riviera Beach. Keyniah Lowe was last listed in critical but stable condition at St. Mary's MedicalMore >> One suspect is in custody in connection with the shooting of a 2-year-old girl in Riviera Beach.More >> (WFLX )--Hair stockings, anyone? The hot trend for women this summer might just be this pair of leggings that make you ladies look like you've lost your razor. Not surprisingly, this picture has goneMore >> The hot trend for women this summer might just be this pair of leggings that make you ladies look like you've lost your razor.More >> BOYNTON BEACH, FL (WFLX)-- The death of a male worker at the Publix distribution center in Boynton Beach is under investigation. The incident happened sometime last week at the warehouse along ParkMore >> The death of a male worker at the Publix distribution center in Boynton Beach is under investigation.
More >> WELLINGTON, FL (WFLX) - The Sugar Pond Manor subdivision in Wellington has been targeted by thieves multiple times in recent weeks. Now, residents there are fighting back to stop the rash of break-insMore >> The Sugar Pond Manor subdivision in Wellington has been targeted by thieves multiple times in recent weeks. Now, residents there are fighting back to stop the rash of break-ins before it becomes worse.More >> PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (WFLX) - The Florida Department of Transportation plans to make improvements to several exit ramps in Palm Beach County to help with traffic tie ups. The Lantana southbound exitMore >> The Florida Department of Transportation plans to make improvements to several exit ramps in Palm Beach County to help with traffic tie ups.More >>
Dan Krauth is an investigative reporter who focuses on stories that create change and get results.
Over the past decade, he has reported on a variety of stories ranging from catching thieves on camera stealing from the less fortunate, getting a job at an upscale banquet hall to expose workers reserving leftover food, and uncovering the living conditions of animals raised for food on large farms.
He has received a number of awards including an Emmy for exposing an increase in the amount of gang activity in urban neighborhoods and was awarded 1st place for "Best General News Report" by the Associated Press.
Prior to joining the Contact 5 Investigators with WPTV, Dan reported for the FOX affiliate in Grand Rapids Michigan, worked as a weekend anchor and reporter for WISE/WPTA-TV in Fort Wayne Indiana and produced a two hour weekday morning show in Rockford Illinois for WREX-TV.
He grew up in a suburb of Detroit and graduated with honors from the University of Michigan with degrees in both Communications and English.
In his spare time, Dan enjoys being an active member of the University of Michigan Alumni Club, exercising, reading and exploring South Florida.