
Perris Jones
Perris Jones joined the FOX 5 DC team in August 2021.
Before arriving in the nation’s capital, he was a reporter for KOCO 5 TV in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for three years. Prior to his stint in Oklahoma, Perris was an Anchor, Reporter and Producer for KPLC-TV in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He also interned for WTXL ABC 27 in Tallahassee, Florida.
Perris is originally from the sunshine state, born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida.
He graduated from Florida A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism.
While attending FAMU, Perris was a radio personality for the on-campus radio station 90.5.
Outside the hustle and bustle of news, Perris spends his time writing and recording music, making Hip-Hop, R&B, Dancehall and Pop songs.
Perris is also a huge sports fan and watches Skip and Shannon Undisputed daily on FOX Sports 1.
If he’s not watching Skip and Shannon, then it’s time to turn the TV to Netflix for a binge-watch session of Grey’s Anatomy.
If you have any story ideas, send Perris an email at perris.jones@FOX.com.
The latest from Perris Jones
Metro officials consider mask-only railcars as COVID-19 cases rise across US
With COVID-19 cases rising across the U.S. some are wondering if restrictions should go back in place.
Concerns grow over underage drinking related to Virginia's cocktails to-go law
The cocktails to-go law in Virginia was meant to help businesses struggling during the pandemic, but now there’s concern that underage drinkers could take advantage it.
Something in the Water 2022: DC organizers plan 'affordable' Juneteenth alternative
Several local groups are organizing a competing festival for those who may not be able to afford the ticket prices and want to celebrate Juneteenth.
Greenbelt police ID thieves who moved in while woman was on vacation
Greenbelt police have identified the two suspects who broke into a woman's apartment last month and stayed there while she was on vacation.
DC father assaulted by teens, left with broken bones, missing teeth
A father in the Petworth neighborhood of Northwest is recovering after he was assaulted and knocked unconscious by juveniles outside his home earlier this month.
New Virginia law aims to improve school emergency response
Every second counts for first responders when it comes to saving lives and now a new Virginia law aims to help those heroes navigate better as they respond to emergencies at schools.
Afghan refugees struggle to adjust to life in DC area
There’s a small network of groups in the DMV that help refugees, but they’re at a point where there are not enough resources to meet the demand.