For nearly three decades, millions of Americans have welcomed Steve Doocy into their homes each morning through their television screens. As one of the founding co-hosts of Fox & Friends, the 68-year-old journalist became a familiar face on Fox News—anchoring conversations, politics, and family-friendly humor from the now-iconic “curvy couch” in New York City.

But this spring, Doocy announced a major shift. In May 2025, he revealed that he’d be stepping away from his full-time role in Manhattan to begin a new chapter in Florida, where he’ll continue to co-host Fox & Friends three days a week—this time, remotely.

The decision, he says, is about more than climate or career. It’s about family.

A New Chapter in the Sunshine State

“This is an adjustment,” says his son, Peter Doocy, 37, Fox News’ White House correspondent. “It’ll be strange not seeing him every weekday morning on TV for the full three hours—he’s been there through every breakfast since I was in second grade.”

Peter, speaking ahead of Father’s Day weekend, shared his thoughts in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly. The change, while bittersweet, is also exciting for the Doocy family. “We’re thrilled,” Peter says. “Because now the grandkids get to spend more time with him. And they even get to do what I used to do—join him at work.”

While Steve’s physical location may have shifted, his role in his family’s life is more present than ever.

The Doocy Legacy: Built on Love and Broadcast

The Doocy family story is more than one of career success—it’s one of mentorship, values, and a deep bond between father and son.

Steve Doocy helped shape Peter’s love for media and television from an early age, and Peter has often credited his father with being his guide—not only in broadcasting but in life. “My dad is still the best in the business at what we do,” Peter says. “He taught me everything I know about how TV works.”

That mentorship became even more real when Peter’s unexpected rise as a White House correspondent gained momentum. “I never had ‘senior White House correspondent’ on my BINGO card for Peter,” Steve joked, recalling when his son first went viral for an exchange with Senator John McCain—an interaction that would launch a serious career in political journalism.

Lessons in Fatherhood

Beyond the newsroom, the life lessons Steve passed down continue to shape Peter’s role as a father himself.

“One of the best things my dad ever taught me was not to always be focused on what’s next with the kids,” Peter shares. “Not to rush toward the next milestone. He taught me to savor every moment.”

That mindset, Peter says, has helped him slow down in the fast-paced world of political reporting and appreciate the small, quiet wins at home.

Another memory Peter treasures? The middle school baseball team his dad helped coach. “The best way to make sure your kid gets playing time is to sign up as the coach,” Peter laughs. “That’s exactly what my dad did.”

From Father to Grandfather: A Legacy Recreated

Today, Steve’s grandchildren are reaping the rewards of his new chapter. From rebuilding a ping-pong table in Peter’s basement to replicating the New Jersey game room Peter grew up with, Steve is recreating moments from Peter’s childhood for the next generation.

“My basement now looks just like the one I grew up in,” Peter says. “My dad’s helping give my kids the same magic I had. It’s surreal—and it means everything.”

These small moments reflect the bigger picture of Steve Doocy’s legacy: a man who never saw his career and family as competing forces but as complementary parts of a full and meaningful life.

Still a Broadcast Pro—Just with a View of the Palm Trees

Though Steve Doocy is stepping back from the daily New York City grind, he’s not retiring. Far from it.

Under his new hybrid schedule, he’ll continue hosting Fox & Friends three times a week from a new setup in Florida. That means he’ll still be part of millions of viewers’ morning routines—only now, with more time in the afternoons for golf, family dinners, and visits with the grandkids.

And Peter isn’t ruling out a Florida future, either.

“Absolutely, we love Florida!” Peter says. “But for now, my wife Hillary and I are staying in D.C. We need to be close to Capitol Hill and the White House—it’s where the action is.”

Work Ethic and Family First: The Doocy Formula

If there’s a single value that Steve Doocy has instilled in his family, it’s the power of showing up.

“Peter saw his dad get up at 3 a.m. every day for 30 years,” Steve reflects. “I’m probably the only dad in the neighborhood who came home wearing thick pancake makeup.”

That work ethic lives on in Peter, who often finds himself at press briefings asking pointed questions to the President of the United States—always prepared, always present.

Behind that professionalism lies the example set by Steve.

Looking Ahead: What’s Next for the Doocys?

With Steve’s transition to Florida now in full swing, the Doocy family is embracing a more flexible, family-focused future. More time with grandkids. More weekends together. And for Peter, more opportunities to learn from his dad—not just about broadcast journalism, but about how to balance a demanding career with being a present, loving father.

“He’s always been that guy,” Peter says. “The one who worked hard, but never forgot what really mattered.”

The Enduring Bond

As Father’s Day approaches, the Doocys represent something increasingly rare in media—a multi-generational bond built on love, respect, and a shared calling.

Steve Doocy’s journey from a rising TV personality to a network legend to beloved grandfather is more than a career arc. It’s a legacy of family.

And for Peter, every step of his own journey—from watching his dad on TV as a child to interviewing presidents—is grounded in that same legacy.

“The best thing about having a dad like Steve Doocy?” Peter says. “He never made it about him. He made it about us.”

Conclusion: A New Chapter, Same Story of Love

As Steve Doocy settles into his new home in Florida, his story remains the same at its core: a father who worked hard, showed up, and passed down something more meaningful than a job—a way of life.

And for viewers, his voice, laughter, and energy will still echo from screens across the country—now with a little more sunshine in the background.

But for his family, Steve Doocy is more than a co-host. He’s the coach, the builder, the morning-show dad who still makes time to fix a ping pong table.

A legacy, not just in news—but in love.