Kim Leoffler
Kim Leoffler joined the FOX 5 News team in January 2023. She grew up in Peachtree City and is thrilled to be back home and have the opportunity to serve the Atlanta community!
Before joining FOX 5, Kim worked as a reporter for the AccuWeather Network. She traveled the country covering severe weather events and weather related stories. She's been on the ground for a number of major storms including the deadly tornadoes in Kentucky in 2021 as well as Hurricanes Ida and Ian. She feels grateful to have met so many remarkable people during these assignments working to help their neighbors start to move forward after unthinkable disasters.
Previously, Kim worked as a Reporter/MMJ for Spectrum Bay News 9 in Tampa, FL and KLTV in Tyler, TX.
She attended the Annenberg School of Journalism at the University of Southern California. While in school, she had the chance to learn from a number of talented journalists at NY1 in New York City and NBC News in Los Angeles and Atlanta.
When she's not reporting, you'll find Kim tearing up the dance floor in one of the many wonderful dance classes in Atlanta or trying out all the amazing food options in the city.
The latest from Kim Leoffler
Sleeping woman shot in home on McLain Lane overnight in DeKalb County
DeKalb County Police are investigating a shooting that left a woman in her 60s injured early Tuesday morning.
Coan Park shooting: Families mourn after fraternity picnic turns deadly
The shooting at the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity picnic in Atlanta's Coan Park resulted in two deaths, including Anthony Pearson, who was not involved in the altercation.
Mother of Apalachee HS victim to file lawsuit over missed warnings
Breanna Schermerhorn plans to file a $25 million lawsuit, alleging multiple agencies failed to act on warning signs before the Apalachee High School shooting.
Delta: Hundreds more flights likely canceled after Friday storms
Delta released an update around 5 p.m. Saturday about how it's trying to get the airline back on track.
Waymo expands robotaxi service to Atlanta in partnership with Uber
Waymo is launching its driverless robotaxi service in Atlanta, expanding its presence in major U.S. cities.
Georgia family home safe after escaping Israel-Iran conflict
Sonia Delgado, her daughter and her friend started their trip June 8. It was supposed to last a week, but the conflict between Israel and Iran intensified while they were visiting.
Prepare for heat: the best ways to protect yourself from heatstroke
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are both possible with higher temperatures, especially for children and seniors.
Residents fighting to save Roswell tree on Mimosa Hall property
The city said that black walnut tree will be protected. It's one of three they were able to keep standing as the project developed.
DeKalb County family mourns woman, child killed in shooting
Tomika Pullins and her niece Dior Scott were fatally shot by Pullins' estranged husband.
2 weekend shootings in Conyers affect same family
The first shooting happened around 11 p.m. Friday in the 1200 block of Janice Lane, according to the Conyers Police Department. The second shooting occurred during a celebration of life.