
Taylor Wirtz
Taylor joined the FOX10 team as a reporter in June 2025. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she is thrilled to be just a drive away from family, and can’t wait to see all that living in the Valley has to offer.
Taylor comes to Phoenix from WINK News in Fort Myers, Florida, where she served as a weekend anchor and reported during the week. She went live from "Evacuation Zone A" while Hurricane Ian, the deadliest storm in modern Florida history, washed ashore, providing coverage until the station was knocked off the air. Her reports aired on The Weather Channel, CNN, and Fox News, among other outlets. She then anchored hours of wall-to-wall, unscripted coverage of Southwest Florida’s recovery in the weeks that followed.
Taylor also covered the Gabby Petito case, and the ensuing manhunt for Brian Laundrie in North Port that captured national attention.
Before Florida, she got her start at KTWO TV in Casper, Wyoming, where she mainly served as anchor and producer of Good Morning Wyoming. She reported on various gubernatorial, U.S. House and Senate races in the state, and enjoyed highlighting small businesses as part of the morning show.
Taylor is a proud Horned Frog, graduating from Texas Christian University in 2018.
She has a deep love for animals, and has emceed fundraisers, galas and events for Humane Societies in both Florida and Wyoming. When she’s not at work, you can find her walking her dog Scarlett, traveling, or eating somewhere yummy.
Taylor is passionate about telling emotional stories that showcase the power of the human spirit. She couldn’t be happier to have the privilege of telling stories in the Valley.
If you have a story idea for Taylor, reach out via email or send her a message on social media. And if you see her out and about, please say hello!
The latest from Taylor Wirtz
Flash flood risk rises in Arizona as heavy rain moves into the state
A flood watch has been issued for most of Arizona through Tuesday evening due to heavy rainfall from offshore storm systems. Meteorologists warn that despite the beneficial rain, dry ground conditions could lead to flash flooding.
Kim Kardashian-produced show 'Team Moms' highlights Arizona baseball
A new Paramount Plus show gives an inside look at the drama and dedication required to raise a youth baseball star, and the show was filmed here in the Valley.
Body found in west Phoenix road, investigation underway
A body found in the road near 107th Avenue and Broadway Road was identified as 20-year-old Mark Carmel, who died after police say a fight turned into a shooting in West Phoenix on Sept. 23.
'He had the right to be here': Teen accused of killing man at Casa Grande house party
Joseph Castro, 18, was shot and killed outside his Casa Grande home Sunday. Police arrested a 16-year-old suspect on first-degree murder charges using license plate cameras.
Hundreds of Phoenix families stuck on shelter waitlists amid lingering summer heat
Valley families seeking refuge from triple digit temperatures say they were forced out of their hotel rooms weeks early.
Jon Kyl: Former Arizona senator dies at 84
Longtime Arizona Senator Jon Kyl has died. He was 84 years old.
Security video captures door kick, costing Phoenix homeowner $10k in damage
A north Phoenix homeowner is speaking out after suspect teenagers kicked in her front double doors in what police believe is a dangerous TikTok challenge.
Scottsdale man accused of shooting door-to-door salesman in the back
80-year-old Patrick McBride is accused of shooting a door-to-door salesman in the back on Sept. 13 in North Scottsdale near Pima and Hawknest roads. The victim was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
Arizona K-9 handler recalls 9/11 search and rescue at Ground Zero
Reeny Shannon and her dog Everest spent more than a week searching the Ground Zero rubble. Today, she continues her search and rescue work in Scottsdale.
Turning Point USA unveils Charlie Kirk statue outside Phoenix headquarters
One year after Charlie Kirk was assassinated, Turning Point USA unveiled a statue of him outside their headquarters in Phoenix.









