FOX 5 DC has announced a significant addition to its morning news team. Mikea Turner, an accomplished journalist with a rich history in broadcast journalism, has been named the new morning co-anchor and reporter.
Turner will co-anchor the 5 to 6 a.m. newscast with Stephen Graddick and report for the 6 to 9 a.m. newscasts. Additionally, she will be a part of the Good Day DC team from 9 to 11 a.m. and co-host the LION Lunch Hour at 11 a.m. alongside Erin Como.
Her journey to FOX 5 is marked by a distinguished career in journalism. Turner most recently served as an evening news anchor at WWBT in Richmond, Virginia. Before that, she was a weekend morning anchor at WUSA in Washington, D.C. Her diverse experience includes roles as a multimedia journalist, morning live reporter, fill-in news anchor, producer, and weather forecaster at WBOC in Salisbury, Maryland. Turner’s broadcasting career began at Prince George’s Community Television (CTV).
Paul McGonagle, Vice President and News Director, praised Turner’s return to the DMV area, calling it a homecoming for her and a homerun for FOX 5. Turner expressed excitement about returning to her roots, saying, “The DMV is my home, and I can’t wait to pour back into the community that’s helped shape me into who I am today.”
A two-time Emmy-nominated journalist, Turner has covered significant national stories, including the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the 2017 Presidential Inauguration, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Her notable interviews include a one-on-one with Martin Luther King III and coverage of the tragic shooting of three University of Virginia football players.
Turner is a Rutgers University alumna, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism/Media Studies with a minor in Japanese. She is a passionate advocate for the ALS Association, breast cancer early detection, and a member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). Turner also actively participates in the Rutgers Alumni Mentoring Program.
Her appointment to FOX 5 DC is not just a professional milestone but a personal achievement, as she shared on social media, “The secret is out! I’ve landed my dream job as a morning anchor at home in the #DMV.” She expressed her gratitude to her agent and remembered her grandmother, who was proud of her achievements.
Mikea Turner’s addition to FOX 5 DC is expected to bring a fresh perspective and dynamic reporting to the morning news team, further enriching the station’s commitment to quality journalism.
