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
FOX 35 Investigates sovereign citizens, after man arrested twice in ten days for the same crime
A man claiming to be an American State National has just been arrested for the same crime for a second time in ten days.American State National is another term for “sovereign citizen” – anti-government extremists who do not believe they’re subject to the law.
Grandmother of 12-year-old accused of street racing speaks to FOX 35: 'We could be burying 4 or 5 kids'
A Volusia County Sheriff’s deputy says he stopped two cars who were racing side by side.
Eustis Middle School administrator removed after district finds improper physical contact with student
A Eustis Middle School administrator will not return to the school after a district investigation found she inappropriately grabbed a 7th grade student while trying to take his phone.
Orange County leaders call for change after teen hit, killed while walking to school
Orange County leaders are calling for change after a 16-year-old girl was killed Monday while walking to Oak Ridge High School.
Mother of crash victim speaks out after state attorney chooses not to file charges in DUI manslaughter case
Mother of crash victim speaks out after State Attorney chooses not to file charges in DUI manslaughter case.
Man accused of attacking jogger in College Park recently deemed incompetent to stand trial
A man was hauled out of the courtroom on Friday after a judge said he would be staying in jail with no bond after allegedly attacking a woman while she was out jogging in College Park.
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.