Brittany Defran
Digital Content Producer

Brittany Defran joins the FOX5 team from Shreveport, Louisiana, where she launched a digital newscast using new technology.
During her two years in Louisiana, she worked closely with the digital and news departments to share stories that impacted residents and mattered to the community.
Brittany studied at Florida State University.
With four years of experience in the Digital and TV news industry, she is excited to report stories that will positively impact Valley residents.
When she's not in the Newsroom, Brittany enjoys walking her mini-golden-doodle Milo, spending time outdoors, and connecting with family.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 4:33 PM EDT
|By Brittany Defran and Jordan Gartner
Digital signs informing visitors that tipping is not mandatory when it comes to street performers have been added to the Las Vegas Strip.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2026 at 5:21 AM EDT
|By Brittany Defran and Gray News staff
A tourist died in extreme heat after his car got stuck on a remote road in Death Valley, forcing him and a friend to try to walk to safety.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2026 at 3:05 AM EDT
|By Brittany Defran
Police said surveillance video from the airport shows she fell down an embankment, got back up, then collapsed.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2026 at 3:46 PM EDT
|By Brittany Defran and Jordan Gartner
Authorities in Las Vegas are seeking to move a case involving a teenage girl accused of stabbing several horses during a barrel racing event to adult court.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2026 at 1:58 PM EST
|By Brittany Defran and Akim Powell
Former NBA star Lamar Odom allegedly reached at least 105 mph before he was arrested for a DUI in Las Vegas, according to officials.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2026 at 10:21 PM EST
|By Brittany Defran and Jordan Gartner
A school district teacher's assistant was reportedly caught on camera dragging a student across the floor.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM EDT
|By Brittany Defran and Jordan Gartner
Las Vegas police are sharing more information regarding a stabbing that occurred at an area Walmart last month.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM EDT
|By Brittany Defran, Victoria Saha and Dorothy Sedovic
More than 20 students were rescued while hiking in Arizona.


















