In a heart-tugging tale straight out of a Hallmark movie – but with a Fox News flair – Peter Doocy, the sharp-suited son of broadcasting legend Steve Doocy, has shelled out a jaw-dropping $1 million to revamp his parents’ swanky new Florida digs. The move? A lavish rebuild that’s turning their Sunshine State sanctuary into a retirement dreamscape, complete with a lush garden oasis tailored to Steve’s green-thumb passions. “I want them to enjoy the very best years of their lives,” Peter gushed to insiders, his voice cracking with that signature Doocy emotion. Talk about filial piety with a fat checkbook!
It all kicked off this spring when Steve, the silver-haired charmer who’s cooed “Good morning!” to America for nearly three decades on Fox & Friends, dropped the bombshell: he’s trading the concrete jungle of New York for the palm-fringed paradise of Florida. At 68, the veteran anchor – who’s dodged more White House curveballs than a pitcher in the playoffs – announced he’d be dialing back his daily grind to a breezy three-day-a-week gig. But here’s the kicker: Fox & Friends itself is getting a seismic shake-up, with Steve relocating the show’s heartbeat southward. No more freezing Manhattan mornings; think balmy broadcasts from a state-of-the-art Florida studio, where the only snow is the kind that falls from coconut trees. “It’s time to bring the curvy couch to the coast,” Steve quipped during his tearful May farewell from the Big Apple set, wiping away a rogue droplet as co-hosts Ainsley Earhardt, Brian Kilmeade, and Lawrence Jones piled on the hugs.
Sources close to the Doocy clan spill that Peter’s mega-makeover was no small potatoes. Fresh off selling their longtime New Jersey nest for a cool $1.73 million – a sprawling colonial that screamed “suburban success” – Steve and wife Kathy jetted to the Gulf Coast, snapping up a waterfront gem in Jupiter. But the pad needed polish, and who better to foot the bill than Peter, 37, the rising star White House correspondent who’s grilled presidents with the poise of his pops?
Enter the $1 million fairy godson: Peter didn’t just slap on fresh paint. He orchestrated a full-throttle transformation, gutting the interiors for open-concept luxury – think chef’s kitchen with ocean views, spa-like master suite, and a home office tricked out for remote rants on cable news. But the real showstopper? The garden. Steve, ever the horticulture hound (he’s penned books on backyard bliss, after all), always dreamed of a verdant escape where he could tend roses and rant about politics amid the butterflies. Peter poured a fortune into it: custom irrigation systems, exotic orchids airlifted from Miami, a koi pond that rivals Versailles, and even a gazebo for al fresco Fox & Friends prep sessions. “Dad’s always said the soil in Jersey was too stubborn – Florida’s his Eden now,” a family pal dishes. “Peter turned that blank canvas into a blooming masterpiece. It’s like he bottled Steve’s soul in petals.”
The gesture hasn’t gone unnoticed in the Fox fam. “Peter’s the glue,” Steve beamed in a recent on-air nod, his Florida tan glowing under the studio lights. “This kid’s not just my blood – he’s my biggest cheerleader.” And with Fox & Friends now beaming from the tropics three days a week, expect more Doocy dad-son duos: Peter’s already teased popping down for guest spots, trading Beltway buzz for beachside banter.
But whispers swirl: Is this the start of a full Doocy exodus? Peter’s got his own $1.7 million Virginia villa with wife Hillary Vaughn and their two tots, but Florida’s siren call is strong. “Family first,” Peter shrugged off rumors of a move. “If it means more mornings with Mom’s pancakes and Dad’s garden tours, sign me up.”
In a world of fleeting fame, the Doocys remind us: True legacy isn’t ratings or headlines – it’s roots that run deep, watered with love and a little liquid sunshine. Steve’s golden years? They’re blooming brighter than ever, thanks to a son who knows the price of paradise.
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