Jennifer Martinez
Jennifer joined the FOX 10 news team in October 2018 She comes to Phoenix by way of Tucson and she is thrilled to be in Phoenix as she continues her journey in the Grand Canyon state.
Jennifer was a News Reporter and Fill-in anchor at KGUN 9 in Tucson but she is no stranger to the Capital. She covered countless stories in Phoenix, including President Donald Trump’s first visit to Arizona and the death of late Senator John McCain. She also covered major stories along the US/Mexico border, the historic #RedforEd movement where thousands of teachers protested for better classrooms in Arizona, and the deadly restaurant shooting at a popular mall, La Encantada.
Jennifer’s most passionate work came when she anchored a 30-minute special, “The Quiet Epidemic: Mental Illness in Arizona.”
Jennifer began her reporting career in her beloved home state, Massachusetts. She was a News Reporter at Western Mass News in Springfield, just west of Boston. Although Jennifer has put down some roots in Arizona – Jennifer is a proud Bostonian through and through! Go Patriots, Celtics, and Red Sox!
Jennifer graduated from Suffolk University with a Bachelor’s degree in TV broadcasting.
Jennifer’s love to tell stories is what led her to become a journalist. She began writing in a journal at a young age and always asked too many questions.
Jennifer is a proud Latina – her family is from Puerto Rico. ¡Sí, hablo español!
When Jennifer is not reporting the news you can find her hiking up a mountain, taking a yoga class, catching a flight somewhere, playing with her kitty Little Lola, dragging friends to brunch, and exploring her new city!
The latest from Jennifer Martinez
Valley mother believes her child may have the Coronavirus, as doctor speaks of the virus' dangers
As health officials in China and now the United States scramble to contain a deadly outbreak of a coronavirus, Valley residents are reacting to the developments. FOX 10's Matt Rodewald reports.
Court documents reveal graphic details surrounding deaths of three children
FOX 10 has obtained court documents that revealed the horrendous details surrounding the murder of three children in South Phoenix Monday night. FOX 10's Jennifer Martinez reports.
Police searching for suspect after man was found shot in car
Phoenix Police are investigating after a man was left seriously injured following a shooting in south Phoenix. FOX 10's Jennifer Martinez reports.
Authorities search for the owner of a wedding ring left on a Denny's bathroom counter
Employees at a west valley restaurant need your help to locate the owner of two rings left behind, one of them being a wedding ring.
Kanye West draws thousands to Tempe for 'Awaken 2020'
Tens of thousands were expected at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe to attend Kanye West's "Awaken 2020" event all day Saturday.
Family asks driver responsible in deadly hit-and-run crash to come forward
The family of a woman killed by a hit-and-run driver is making a plea for the driver responsible to come forward.
Grieving family pleads for driver involved in deadly crash to come forward
The family of a woman killed by a hit-and-run driver in late December has a plea for the person responsible. FOX 10's Jennifer Martinez reports.
Reward offered for information on mail theft incident
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two men in ski masks who stole mail from an Arizona post office and later from a postal worker at an intersection in suburban Phoenix.
1st public meeting held over proposed light rail expansion into the West Valley
There's a reward being offered for a macaw that went missing from South Phoenix. FOX 10's Jennifer Martinez reports.
Public meeting held over proposed light rail expansion into the West Valley
The light rail system in Phoenix is getting ready to expand once again, and a community meeting was held to educate residents on the project. FOX 10's Jennifer Martinez reports.