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Great to reconnect with my former colleagues @fox17online @sam.landstra @wxkarajames to share the story of why I’m running to represent Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District!

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Well that’s all folks! After 2 amazing years here in West Michigan my time with FOX 17 has come to an end. When I started here in September of 2024 I had no idea the life long friends and opportunities that would come with this station! From covering my first presidential election, to traveling the state reporting on some of the most important topics, reporting in neighborhoods and telling stories of people from hundreds of cultures, to even winning my first Emmy! There’s so many amazing memories to recall, but some of the best actually happened off air! Building connections with so many amazing people, that I will call friends for life! I don’t know what the future holds but I am happy to say my 2 years here will be remembered for a life time ❤️ thanks to everyone who had apart in it!

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you know the saying “all good things must come to an end?” well, friends.. @fox17online was a GOOD thing, but after two years, my time telling stories in west michigan has come to an end.

i made the choice in july to begin a new chapter in cleveland, ohio, beginning in september.

this move, honestly, is incredibly bittersweet. i am so excited to advance my career in cleveland, telling stories in a new market & pushing myself out of my comfort zone, but i’m already missing my FOX 17 family.

FOX 17 gave me my start at just 22 years old. i was a college grad moving back home to michigan, completely unsure of what grand rapids would be, what FOX 17 would be.

and what FOX 17 has become — is a second family.

i have made lifelong friends here. and the memories, i will forever cherish.

i learned what it means to be a journalist here, too.

on my first day, i was intimidated and overwhelmed, trying to mask the fact that i hardly knew how to white balance a camera. but FOX 17 saw something in me, and took the time to invest in me. to my mentors, @joshuaberry__ & @kitkuhne, thank you for giving me the gift of believing in me, and teaching me to believe in myself. in two years time, i’m leaving FOX 17 incredibly grateful for the growth, and its because of the people. a true answered prayer.

becoming the muskegon reporter was a privilege. and finding a second family in the process gave me a great sense of purpose.

since choosing to close this chapter at FOX 17, i can’t help but think how blessed i am to have a “see you later” that’s so hard. it’s a gift. and that’s not lost on me.

so thank you to these people, for everything.

and to my new home @cleveland19news — LET’S DO THIS!!

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A huge shout out to the @fox17online team who got 💯 behind the 2026 FIFA World Cup Watch Party! ⚽️

This was such a fun partnership with the great crews at @acgrsoccer @vanandelarenagr @experiencegrandrapids and others to bring a fun, free event to our West Michigan community. And the fans showed up!

Plenty not pictured here - you know who you are 💜

I’m just happy to be here - and I love a great halftime show. 🤣💃

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Wow! What a night 🙌🏼 first Emmy’s, nomination, and WIN 🏆🤞🏼 and getting to celebrate with the FOX 17 fam is something I’ll never forget ❤️

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Some footage from Boulder, CO and Rocky Mountain National Park on Bigs Trip 2026 with the guys.

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too many amazing moments with the people and place i love!

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Longtime head coach of the Calvin University men’s hockey team, Mike Petrusma passed away last month. He leaves behind a program that felt like a family to many and a mantra that guided young men as they came of age: Like a Machine.

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This All Hallows' Eve, children and adults alike are dressing up in their colorful costumes, transforming themselves into their favorite character, celebrity, or cartoon. 🧞🎃🧚‍

As we celebrate Halloween this evening, one bright light is helping us all to remember that the best costume to wear is your truest, most authentic self. 🤗🫶🏼🧡

Philanthropist & Children’s Author, @AmelieAnastasiaWriting, sits down with @JaniceAllenFOX on @FOX17Online Morning News to share her inspiring story, the release of her new children’s books (Fox Tales, Fox Tales 2, and Wolf Tales), and her dream of The Happy Place, a wildlife sanctuary in Michigan where the beautiful creatures of the natural world can live their best lives, untouched by human interference. 📚🦊🐺📺

We hope that all of you, our fellow neighbors, enjoy Amelie's heartfelt conversation with Janice, now available via our bio link above. 📲💻

If you are a children's or middle-grade author and are looking for dedicated PR support to share your inspiring story and the release of your new book through the media to reach more parents, families, and educators during the holiday season and the start of the upcoming new year, contact us (via our bio link above) to see how PR From The Heart can help and support you. 💜

Thank you for helping us walk home the children of Michigan and our little neighbors around the world. 👦🏿👦🏽👦🏻🙏🏻👧🏻👧🏽👧🏿

#Halloween #AllHallowsEve #BeYourself #Authenticity #SelfDiscovery #TheHappyPlace #FoxTales #FoxTales2 #WolfTales #GrandRapids #Michigan #BookTour #MediaTour #PRFromTheHeart #ChildrensAuthors #PR #Publicity #ChildrensBooks #PictureBooks #EmpoweringReads #WalkingEachOtherHome

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Went up to Northern Michigan and climbed some sand dunes and stuff. Thanks @sam.landstra for showing us around. If a shot in this video is extra beautiful it’s probably @josiahcp ‘s.

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Little get together out in Seattle
with the gang

I didn’t get a single picture with @megan.badudu
I’M SORRY MEGAN 😭

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@fox17online was on site to cover U.S. women's amputee soccer player, @elaynaalexandra, showcase amputee soccer to the Michigan @gvhswsoccer team. Thanks to @mfbrehab for making this happen.

Watch the full video on usampsoccer.org.

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