Erica Francis

Detroit

Anchor and Reporter at WJBK-TV (Detroit, MI)

Life go-getter and storyteller. Award-winning journalist. FOX 2 Detroit Anchor/Reporter. RTs are not endorsements.

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A Mother’s Love: Woman Celebrates Life and Motherhood Thanks to Her Mom’s Kidney Donation

1 month ago | fox2detroit.com | Erica Francis

A Mother’s Love: Woman Celebrates Life and Motherhood Thanks to Her Mom’s Kidney Donation “My mom gave me her kidney, and with that, she gave me life for a second time,” Khalil said. But not only did she give Anastasia life again, she helped Anastasia get well enough to give life too. This February, Anastasia is celebrating her son’s first birthday. And just like his mom, Elia is a fighter – born at 28 weeks at 2 lbs., 6 oz. at Corewell Health’s NICU in Royal Oak. Posted May 8, 2025 7:47am EDT
'Hope AI 'chatbot offers mental health support to metro Detroit

1 month ago | fox2detroit.com | Erica Francis
Local fitness instructor celebrates one year cancer free with Bollywood dance class

1 month ago | fox2detroit.com | Erica Francis

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1 surrenders after Roseville standoff

1 month ago | fox2detroit.com | Erica Francis

One person was seen coming out of a Roseville home and surrendering after a standoff that lasted hours Monday morning.
Police surround Roseville home

1 month ago | fox2detroit.com | Erica Francis

Police have had a Roseville home surrounded for hours Monday morning. Officers from numerous police agencies, including Fraser, St. Clair Shores, and Clinton Township, responded to the home on Macel Street not far from 14 Mile and Gratiot. A SWAT team is also on the scene. Neighbors told FOX 2 that the man who police had been calling to with a loudspeaker has a long criminal record. They also said he has been causing problems in the neighborhood, including an attempted robbery and assault.
Roseville police standoff

1 month ago | fox2detroit.com | Erica Francis

Police from numerous departments have been surrounding a Roseville home for hours Monday morning. They have been using a loudspeaker to attempt to communicate with a man inside the home.
Dearborn teen with rare medical condition who wrestles undefeated in competition

1 month ago | fox2detroit.com | Erica Francis |Jack Nissen

Hussein Elmokdad is proving every time he gets on the wrestling mat that limitations don't mean anything. He's undefeated in conference competition. Big picture view: Hussein Elmokdad has made waves in the high school wrestling world, proving doubters wrong and racking up quite the win total in the process.
Wrestler with rare disability is pinning doubts, goes undefeated

1 month ago | fox2detroit.com | Erica Francis

Wrestler with rare disability is pinning doubts, goes undefeatedHussein Elmokdad, 17, was never expected to wrestle — let alone win. But this Dearborn teen is defying the odds, pinning down victories, and proving anything is possible.
Victory Inn closing: Community says goodbye to beloved Warren restaurant

1 month ago | fox2detroit.com | Erica Francis

A beloved Warren restaurant that has been family-owned and operated for nearly eight decades is closing Monday. Victory Inn patrons have one last day to stop by the restaurant at 12 Mile and Mound before the building is demolished. Over the years, the restaurant has become a gathering place for autoworkers due to its location. It was also a hot spot for bus drivers who would stop for sliders, said customer Jim Wheelock.
Warren's Victory Inn closing

1 month ago | fox2detroit.com | Erica Francis

Victory Inn, a beloved longtime restaurant, is closing Monday. The building will be demolished to make way for a Sheetz gas station.