
Desiree Fluellen
Desiree Fluellen joined the FOX 10 News team as a reporter and fill-in-anchor in March of 2021. She and her family are thrilled to make the Phoenix area their home.
Desiree started her television career in her hometown at WKBW-TV in Buffalo, New York. She spent three years at the station working as a traffic, entertainment and general assignment reporter, as well as a fill-in anchor.
In 2016, Desiree landed an incredible opportunity in one of the nation’s top television markets. She joined NBC10 in Boston in August 2016 as the weekend morning anchor and a weekday reporter for NBC Boston’s Weekend Today. While there, Desiree spent time covering multiple Nor’easter storms, political rallies at the State House, court proceedings surrounding Aaron Hernandez, and many other important local and national stories. She also covered the Boston Celtics, Red Sox and Bruins, New England Patriots and the Boston Ballet.
In 2018, Desiree moved to Nashville to join her husband, David Fluellen Jr., while he was playing for the Tennessee Titans. She was hired by WSMV-TV as a reporter and anchor. While anchoring one weekend morning, a mass shooting took place at a Waffle House. The devastating national story rocked the community and Desiree covered it extensively for her station. It is certainly something she will never forget.
Desiree moved to Phoenix in 2020. In March of 2020, she and her husband became proud parents as their son was born in Scottsdale.
Desiree, a native of Lockport, New York, graduated from Lockport High School in 2009. Her hometown is roughly 30 miles north of Buffalo, New York. She majored in journalism at Buffalo State College and, at the age of 20, received her B.A. in Journalism with a concentration in Political Science and Economics. Desiree was an economics tutor and a contributing author to "The World of Economics," during her time in college.
When she’s not working, Desiree loves spending time with her family. She enjoys riding ATVs through the desert, hiking, trying new food and organizing! If you see her around town, say hello!
The latest from Desiree Fluellen
3 dead, 2 hurt in fiery crash near I-17 in north Phoenix; driver accused of murder
Investigators say the Camaro was heading westbound on Thunderbird Road when it ran a red light and crash into the Traverse, which was heading south on the I-17 access road.
Watch: Naked man breaks into Mesa farm store
The naked man incident happened last Friday at Steadfast Farm near Ray and Crismon roads.
Evacuations lifted for residents near the Diamond Fire
The fire has burned 5,060 acres and is 50% contained. The rugged terrain and excessive heat made things difficult for crews on the ground.
Man stuck in Phoenix chimney, accused of trespassing
Firefighters were called to a home near 39th Avenue and Camelback at around 1 a.m. on Friday and found a man in his 40s stuck in the throat of the chimney.
2 people shot while sleeping at Phoenix park, police say
Police say a man and woman were sleeping on a picnic table at Willow Park near 27th Avenue and Polk Street when someone started shooting at them.
Deadly shooting investigation underway in Youngtown, suspect search continues
Maricopa County Sheriff's deputies were called to the area of 111th and Missouri avenues about a shooting during the early morning hours of July 25.
Coyote incidents leaving some Sun City residents worried
Residents in a part of Sun City are concerned, after their pets were attacked by coyotes that are making the area their home.
How to get free medical, dental, vision care in Phoenix this week
The Liberty Health Alliance is offering medical, dental, vision and surgical care for thousands of patients at no cost from July 5 to 8.
Woman shot after pointing gun at Phoenix officer, police say
A woman was hospitalized after she was shot by police in Phoenix on May 22. Body cam footage was released from the incident.
'Suspicious' fire destroys popular Tonopah restaurant, arson investigation underway: MCSO
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a “suspicious" fire that burned down a popular restaurant in Tonopah during the early-morning hours of May 17. On May 18, what's left of the restaurant caught on fire once again.