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
Investigation underway after dozens of turtles found dead in Apopka pond
Wildlife officials and the City of Apopka are investigating after dozens of dead turtles were found in a local pond, prompting concern from residents and a viewer tip to FOX 35 News.
Orlando-area Google results flooded with fake HVAC repair websites
Right now, when you search for HVAC companies in Orlando, you’re likely to get an AI-generated website for a fake company.
Florida cracks down on commercial drivers in safety operation through FDLE's 'Operation Highway Shield'
Florida’s highway system supports one of the highest volumes of commercial motor vehicle traffic in the nation.
Flooding shuts down I-4 in Osceola County amid FDOT lane expansion project
A stretch of Interstate 4 was closed for hours in Osceola County due to flooding on the road, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Orlando HOA dispute in Stonebridge Place escalates with lawsuits
A dispute involving the Stonebridge Place homeowners association has escalated into multiple lawsuits after the board was removed amid allegations of financial mismanagement.
Man with Parkinson’s disease allegedly injured during arrest at family’s home in Orange City
City officials are reviewing body camera video that shows the arrest of a 79-year-old man whose family says he has Parkinson’s disease.
Ohio band's instruments stolen near I-Drive hotel before Disney World performance
An Ohio high school band’s dreams were nearly dashed when they found their instruments stolen before a performance at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.
16 accused child predators arrested in Osceola County Sheriff’s Office sting
16 people are now behind bars after an Internet Crimes Against Children operation headed by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. 15 of which are accused of traveling to have sex with minors.
City of Edgewater facing potential lawsuit after alleged wrongful arrest
A man is seeking $180,000 from the City of Edgewater after he says he was wrongly arrested and jailed for more than two days before charges were dropped.
Suspended Sheriff Marcos Lopez in court for first time since bonding out in illegal gambling case
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez appeared in court Tuesday for the first time since posting bail on charges accusing him of operating an illegal gambling ring and offering law enforcement protection in exchange for money and political favors.