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
Phoenix husband, father, military member hit on I-17 while changing tire
A 21-year-old husband and father has undergone surgeries for injuries sustained in a Sept. 25 Phoenix hit-and-run on I-17 and Van Buren Street.
Domestic violence cases on the rise since COVID-19 pandemic began
Two domestic violence related shootings happened over a weekend and we're learning it's part of a troubling trend.
South Mountain community plagued by violence, efforts being done to curb it
The South Mountain community has recently been plagued by violence, and now efforts are being done to try and curb the uptick.
U.S. Marshals arrest 140 people in metro Phoenix gang enforcement operation
Phoenix, Glendale, Mesa and Tempe Police worked with the U.S. Marshals to target and arrest fugitives wanted for violent gang-related crimes in "Operation Snake Eyes."
Mother, ex-boyfriend facing felony child abuse allegations
A Mesa mother and her ex-boyfriend are facing felony child abuse allegations after one of the kids is fighting for her life.
Maricopa County Attorney pushing for statewide officer body cams
The Maricopa County Attorney is hoping to convince lawmakers to enforce a statewide body cam mandate, writing letters to them Sept. 23.
Valley family loses four loved ones to COVID-19, left brokenhearted
A son, his mother, father and brother all lost their battles to COVID-19 and their loved ones are left to pick up the pieces.
South Mountain community holds meeting on recent violent crimes
The South Mountain community is asking police, as well as community members, to be more present when it comes to protecting the community as crime is up.
Downtown Phoenix vigil held for late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Just days after Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away, mourners in downtown Phoenix gathered in her memory on Sept. 21.
As COVID-19 deaths near 200K in US, professor talks lessons learned about the virus in Arizona
University of Arizona professor says it's important to let scientists and health officials to lead the effort to mitigate further COVID-19 deaths.