Anita Roman
Anita Roman joined FOX 10 News in July of 2011 and is thrilled to be part of the FOX 10 Family.
Even though she was born and raised in Chicago, Phoenix captured Anita's heart when she came out for her first job in television news years ago!
Anita comes to Phoenix from the NBC affiliate in Las Vegas via the Midwest, where she anchored first the weekend newscasts, then the midday show in Springfield, IL.
Anita has reported on everything from Presidential visits to deadly tornadoes to crime and education. The Illinois Times named Anita "Best Journalist."
Anita was born and raised in Chicago. She is fluent in Polish and didn't speak English until she was three years old. She attended DePaul University in Chicago, where she got a real taste of big city news.
Anita interned for WLS-TV twice and for NBC Network News in Chicago. Anita ventured out west for her first job in television news, leaving behind her family and friends for a career she loves.
She worked for KTVK-TV in Phoenix before moving on to Yakima, WA to report and anchor.
Anita has an enormous passion for television journalism. She feels that every story covered is an opportunity to make a difference and to help someone. She loves getting out in the community and listening to the concerns of local residents.
During her time in Las Vegas, Anita reported on the O.J. Simpson arrest, the Monte Carlo fire and Hepatitis C Health scare, which affected thousands of residents there. She canvassed a North Las Vegas neighborhood with Hillary Clinton and reported live on the historic democratic debates held in the Valley.
She has appeared on MSNBC, CNN and the Today Show.
When she's not working, Anita and her fiancé love to pamper and spoil their Chihuahua "Shorty." They also enjoy hiking all the local mountain ranges and taking advantage of the gorgeous weather here in the Valley. On warm nights they take their 1963 Cadillac Convertible for a spin or hop on one of their custom motorcycles for a ride up Camelback Mountain.
Anita is also an avid reader, shopper and is studying to be fluent in Spanish.
The latest from Anita Roman
Community Cares: Expert offers tips on how to keep dogs safe around water
It's important to watch kids around water, but the same also goes for dogs, especially as officials with the Arizona Animal Welfare League say the number of dog drownings are up.
New 200-bed shelter in Phoenix opens with aim to help the city's homeless during the summer months
The 200-bed shelter, which had a soft opening on May 13, is a collaborative effort between St. Vincent de Paul, Community Bridges, and the governments of Phoenix and Maricopa County.
1 dead in fiery semi-truck crash on I-17 in north Phoenix
“They tried to flag down traffic. For an unknown reason, the third Shamrock truck driver saw it, but it was too late. [He] tried to swerve out of the way, but unfortunately, he rear-ended the tractor,” a DPS spokesman said.
Gila River casinos donate nearly $175K to Arizona nonprofits
Over the last year, Gila River guests donated $173,751.52 to four local nonprofits, including Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona, Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation, Special Olympics Arizona and Homeless Youth Connecti
Clarence Dixon: Arizona executes 1st death row inmate in nearly 8 years
Clarence Dixon, 66, died by lethal injection at the state prison in Florence for his murder conviction in the killing of 21-year-old Arizona State University student Deana Bowdoin.
Phoenix apartment fire: Suspect allegedly upset over infidelity and drug use prior to setting fire
"As crews were making entry they found five to six cars on fire in the back of the complex," the department said in a statement. "Command immediately balanced the assignment to a first alarm."
May is National Water Safety Month: Tips to keep kids safe in the pool
May is National Water Safety Month, and the Gilbert Fire Department has teamed up with the Swimhaus swimming school to teach the public about pool safety.
Floranthopy: Arizona nonprofit repurposes flower donations for a good cause
Floranthopy reaches out to wedding planners, venues and florists in the Phoenix area and repurposes any flower donations they get into smaller arrangements for hospital patients, assisted living facilities and more.
Fire restrictions for Arizona national forests begin May 5
Stage 1 fire restrictions for the Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab, and Tonto National Forests begin at 8 a.m. The restrictions will also be in effect on the Williams and Tusayan districts of the Kaibab National Forest
Suspect who allegedly attacked, killed Maricopa County Sheriff's deputy may face the death penalty
The suspect who reportedly attacked and killed a Maricopa County Sheriff's deputy in October 2021 may face the death penalty, the county attorney's office said months later.