Marie Edinger
Marie Edinger is an award-winning journalist born and raised in Gainesville, Florida.
She joined FOX 35 as a reporter in 2022, and is immensely happy to be back in her home state. She studied Telecommunications and Spanish Linguistics at the University of Florida, graduating in 2016.
From there, she went to WLBT in Jackson, Mississippi to work as a multimedia journalist. Next, she spent four years reporting and anchoring for FOX 26 in Fresno, California, where she won first two Edward R. Murrow awards. After that, she decided it was time to come back home.
In her free time, Marie enjoys being outdoors - hiking, kayaking, and exploring. She’s a major foodie, always seeking out new foods to taste and new recipes to cook. She likes to read, watch documentaries, and root for her Florida Gators.
The latest from Marie Edinger
21 horses killed in Marion County barn fire, officials say
An early morning barn fire in Marion County has claimed the lives of 21 horses, officials say. Firefighters said they found the 10,000-square-foot, single-story barn fully engulfed in flames, and the roof had collapsed on top of the structure.
Sanford water upgrades spark customer billing confusion
FOX 35 News has been reporting on the City of Sanford changing out its water meters – and the issues with customers’ bills that have come with that.
Florida Democrats view special congressional election results as encouraging, despite loss
Randy Fine is ending his time as a state lawmaker and headed for the big leagues in the United States Congress. However, his margin of victory was lower than when Mike Waltz won the seat in November.
Seminole County residents still cleaning up weeks after tornado
Three weeks after an EF-2 tornado touched down in Longwood, homes all throughout the Whispering Winds subdivision in Longwood are still sealed off with tarps while they wait for help from their insurance companies.
Edgewater residents fear flooding risks as city halts new construction
Heavy rain Sunday afternoon and evening caused localized ponding and flooding in certain areas of Edgewater. Now, people are on edge wondering what will happen during Hurricane Season.
Orlando school employee arrested for alleged child sexual abuse; victim speaks out: police
FOX 35 is investigating an Orlando school employee who was arrested for the alleged sexual abuse of a child. The victim reached out to FOX 35 about the case, saying he’d actually initially reported it to police back in 2021.
What we know about Florida man Lamar Bryant and his wife, Takeisha, he’s accused of killing
FOX 35 News is uncovering more details about the woman who was shot and killed by her husband at an Orange County home on March 25. We spoke with individuals who knew both the victim, Takeshia “Keshia" Bryant, and the suspect, Lamar Bryant, and they were stunned by what happened.
Clermont residents protest delayed connector road, citing broken promises
People living in a Clermont neighborhood have been waiting for a new connector road to improve traffic flow and travel times between Lake and Orange counties.
Florida school administrator under investigation by district after 12-year-old claims she choked him
The Lake County Public School District is investigating an incident with one of its middle school administrative employees, where a 12-year-old boy said he was choked.