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
Massive alligator spotted by Florida golfers in Kissimmee ahead of peak mating season
A gigantic gator gave some golfers in Kissimmee a real fright this week.
VIDEO: Enormous Florida alligator wanders golf course
A Florida woman recently captured a video of an enormous alligator wandering about a golf course at Stonegate Oaks in Kissimmee.
Seminole County adding new hotel fee to pay for development of indoor entertainment complex
Seminole County has approved a new Tourism Improvement District (TID) fee of $1.75 per hotel room per day for venues with 60 or more rooms.
New details released in the death of Madeline Soto, one year since the initial report
It's been one year since the initial report was filed after 13-year-old Madeline Soto disappeared and was found dead days later in Osceola County.
Family wants justice for Winter Garden man allegedly killed by neighbor
The family of an ATV rider killed by an upset neighbor says they want justice. The alleged killer is already behind bars, but they’re looking at a civil case, and trying to figure out whether anyone else is liable.
Teen charged as adult in Orlando shootings, sparks debate over juvenile justice system
Two drive-by shootings are putting the spotlight on the juvenile justice system. Investigators say a 16-year-old is responsible for pulling the trigger.
Florida voters push for insurance reform amendment to lower costs, prevent dropped coverage
A proposed constitutional amendment aims to prevent insurers from canceling policies for Florida customers who have not violated their terms.
Couple hoping to save others from the fate they suffered: $38,000 lost in a home escrow wire fraud
A scam targeting people going after the American Dream has been happening more and more. People looking to buy a home are getting duped out of tens of thousands of dollars.
Mount Dora invests in new study to pinpoint source of persistent odor
The City of Mount Dora has been investigating a persistent foul odor since 2022, attempting to prove that its wastewater treatment plant is not responsible.
Victim of Ocala laundromat explosion encourages trauma victims to seek help, therapy
More than half a year after an explosion at an Ocala laundromat, victims of the fire say they’re nowhere close to being recovered.