Sierra Fox
Sierra Fox joined the Fox 5 DC team in November 2020.
Before coming to Washington, D.C., she was the lead nightside reporter at ABC 8News in Richmond, Virginia. Prior to that, she worked at WDVM (formerly WHAG) as a bureau reporter in Winchester, Virginia. She also interned for Good Morning America in New York City.
Born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, Sierra graduated from Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina with a B.A in Communication Studies and two minors in Business Marketing and Management.
She played Division 1 lacrosse her first three years of college – Go Fighting Camels! During her senior year, Sierra was a Production Assistant at ABC11 Eyewitness News, voted Homecoming Queen, and received the Senior of the Year award for Broadcasting and Electronic Media. Additionally, she has studied abroad in Sevilla, Spain and interned at WNCN and Raleigh Television Network.
Sierra is a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, National Association of Black Journalists, and Founding Sister of Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority.
She is thrilled to be in the nation’s capital! Sierra loves meeting new people and connecting with viewers. When she’s not reporting, Sierra enjoys immersing herself into the community by attending events, traveling, eating, and of course – dancing!
Sierra takes pride in asking tough questions, holding the powerful accountable, and helping people get the answers they deserve. If you ever have a story idea suggestion or want something investigated, e-mail her at: sierra.fox@fox.com.
The latest from Sierra Fox
Residents sue Alexandria City Council over single-family zoning dispute
A group of Alexandria residents are suing the city after the Council voted to change zoning regulations. This is similar to the controversial Missing Middle in Arlington.
DC police chief leads prayer walk for 3-year-old shot, killed in Southeast
On Tuesday at 6 p.m., there was a prayer walk in D.C. to honor the life of a 3-year-old who lost her life to gun violence. Ty’ah Settles was shot and killed Friday night.
Grandmother of 3-year-old killed in Southeast urges shooters to turn themselves in
A 3-year-old girl got caught in the crossfire Friday night in Southeast D.C. and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Ty’ah Settles is now one of the city’s youngest homicide victims in 2024.
Fairfax County Public Schools cleared of wrongdoing in middle school rape case
The woman who sued Fairfax County Public Schools for millions of dollars after accusing a classmate of raping her in middle school lost the case.
DC public restroom pilot program aims to provide free, portable bathrooms across nation’s capital
Finding a bathroom in the District isn’t always an easy task, and we all know, when you’re holding it – time is of the essence. That’s why D.C. Council has started a Public Restroom Pilot Program to provide more accessible options.
Arlington considers financial relief for taxi drivers amid Uber, Lyft growth
Arlington may soon provide some financial help to the county’s taxi industry.
Opioid overdose deaths in DC reached record high in 2023, new report shows
Opioid overdose deaths are skyrocketing in our nation’s capital revealing the city’s struggle to fight the ongoing crisis.
New law in Virginia curbs predatory towing practices
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin recently signed a bill to help prevent predatory towing practices.
Suspect wanted in series of home break-ins caught on camera in Prince George's Co.
Police in Prince George’s County are searching for a suspect accused of breaking into homes and threatening the people inside with a knife.
DC police officer shoots man on highway in Bowie
An investigation is underway after a D.C. police officer shot and killed a man in Bowie Wednesday evening.