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
State rests case in trial of deputy accused of causing gas pump fire, injuring suspect
The state has rested its case in the criminal trial of Deputy David Crawford, who is accused of Tasing a suspect at a gas pump, causing a fire that severely burned both his own legs and 75% of the suspect’s body.
Engineers considering new 'living seawall' to protect Volusia County beaches
Researchers at Embry-Riddle University are working on something they’re calling a "living seawall."
Proud Boys organizer from Florida seeking pardon from President-elect Donald Trump, attorney says
Proud Boys organizer and Ormond Beach, Florida native Joe Biggs is chipping away at a 17-year-prison sentence for his role on January 6th.
Deltona neighbors believe someone is killing stray cats
Cats are showing up mutilated in a Deltona neighborhood. People living there are convinced it was no animal that did it, and no accident either. They think there might be a person behind this.
Could Gov. DeSantis remove Monique Worrell from state attorney's office a second time?
Monique Worrell is removing the word "former" from her title of "State Attorney."
Orlando takes steps forward in plan for new 300-bed shelter in SoDo neighborhood
Orlando’s City Council has decided to take the first steps toward a possible new homeless shelter.
Daytona Beach Mayor takes aim at Volusia County Council Chair amid flooding concerns
It’s been a while since we saw a big political brawl play out on Facebook, but it’s going down in Daytona Beach.
Edgewater City Engineer facing investigation, accused of deliberately allowing homes to flood
Edgewater’s City Engineer is facing an investigation after citizens accused him of deliberately allowing their homes to flood.
Hazmat crews clean out DeLand home flooded after Hurricane Milton, hoping for restoration
After a flood, the faster you can get things dried up, the better. It took over a week for water around Orange Camp Road in DeLand to drain. Only now have cleanup crews been able to start work at Tom Scott’s house.
Drivers frustrated over damage to cars, alleging road construction on U.S. 27 to blame
James Martnick loves his car. He alleges the rocks along State Route 27 have obliterated his paint job, chewed up the bumper, and dented his doors. He also had to fix cracks in his windshield.