Surprise teen assault leads to police submitting Preston's Law charges

Two teenagers face potential felony charges under Preston's Law, after a 15-year-old was ambushed at a Surprise house party in April.

Preston's Law charges submitted following assault
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Surprise Police say a violent assault at a large teen party in April qualifies for charges under Arizona’s 'Preston's Law.' The law, which was named after slain teen Preston Lord, targets group attacks. FOX 10's Megan Spector reports.

Arizona man charged with trying to set fire to Surprise ICE building, authorities say

Gabriel Mendoza-Acoltzi, 19, of Avondale, is accused of federal charges after allegedly using a propane tank and a torch to set fire to an ICE property in Surprise on Feb. 21.

Man indicted following fire at Surprise ICE facility
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Charges were brought against a man accused of setting fire to a Surprise property belonging to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

House hunting? Data suggests the most affordable cities to buy a home

Homeownership may still be possible – just in different cities. A new study reveals the most affordable U.S. housing markets in 2026.

Local businesses celebrate Valley moms for Mother's Day
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To celebrate Mother's Day, more than 100 local businesses came together for the annual Moms and Mimosa's event in Surprise. FOX 10's Irene Snyder checks out the celebration. 

Project Baccara: West Valley data center clears Maricopa County hurdle

Maricopa County supervisors voted to approve a permit for the Project Baccara data center in the West Valley, but there are still more hurdles ahead for the controversial project.

AZ data center project clears Maricopa Co. hurdle
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Maricopa County supervisors voted to approve a permit for a new West Valley data center despite opposition. The project, however, still faces more hurdles. FOX 10's Megan Spector reports.

1 hurt after garbage truck crashes into Surprise backyard
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One person was taken to a hospital following a crash between a car and a garbage truck on May 6 near Reems and Waddell roads. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has more.

New data center planned for Glendale sparks concerns among residents

The Glendale City Council unanimously approved a pre-annexation development agreement for a new project featuring two data center buildings.

Protests erupt over proposed ICE facility in Surprise
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Hundreds gathered to voice opposition against a proposed ICE detention facility in Surprise, just one day after the state's attorney general filed a federal lawsuit to stop the project. DHS bought the 418,000-square-foot warehouse for more than $70 million last January. FOX 10's Jacob Luthi hears more of what protesters have to say about the "house of horrors."

Fire crews battle recycling facility fire in Surprise

A massive fire at a far West Valley recycling facility has prompted a large-scale emergency response. Nearby residents are raising concerns about air quality as smoke billows.

Crews continue to battle AZ recycling plant fire
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Crews with multiple fire agencies continue to battle a fire that is burning at a recycling facility in the far northwest Valley. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the latest.

Crews battle massive Surprise recycling plant fire
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Fire crews are battling a massive fire that broke out on the afternoon of April 24 at a recycling plant near 190th Avenue and Deer Valley Road, and multiple agencies are involved in firefighting efforts. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has more.

AZ AG sues DHS, ICE over Surprise warehouse plans
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A legal battle is brewing over a proposed immigration detention facility in Surprise, as Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sues DHS and ICE in an effort to stop their plans. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz has more.

Surprise recycling plant catches fire
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Fire crews are trying to put out a massive fire that is burning at a recycling plant in Surprise. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has the latest.

Arizona AG files lawsuit to block proposed ICE facility in Surprise

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said on Friday she has filed a lawsuit to block a proposed ICE detention facility from opening in the West Valley.

AG Mayes sues to stop DHS warehouse from opening
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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed a lawsuit to try and stop the planned ICE detention facility from opening in Surprise.