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
James Duckett execution stayed by Florida Supreme Court
The Florida Supreme Court has halted the scheduled execution of James Duckett, who was convicted of raping and killing an 11-year-old girl, pending new testing of DNA evidence.
Orlando HOA fraud probe: Former president accused of using association funds for personal bills
Central Florida residents say they pay thousands of dollars in HOA fees, but they don't know where that money is going. In fact, the former HOA President of the Stonebridge Place association in Orlando is currently facing criminal charges in Orlando for stealing over $500 worth of merchandise from Target.
Prescribed burns across Central Florida: How are residents notified?
Smoke in the air yesterday alerted some Central Florida residents to prescribed burns occurring in the area – as some residents told FOX 35 they wished they knew the burns were taking place.
James Duckett: Florida police officer set to be executed in murder of 11-year-old girl
Update (3/26): The Florida Supreme Court issued a rare stay of execution on Thursday in James Duckett's case, pending the DNA testing results. The Court also ordered that those results be submitted to the court by Friday, March 27.
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit accusing Full Sail University of student fraud
A lawsuit accusing Full Sail University of defrauding its students has been dismissed by a federal judge.
Volusia County public school employees face payroll repayment after software glitch
Volusia County Schools has identified a payroll error that overpaid 307 transportation employees, including bus drivers, attendants and technicians, forcing them to repay excess wages.
School threats increasing in frequency in Volusia County, sheriff says
School threats in Volusia County are on the rise, and local law enforcement is taking an aggressive approach to deter students, authorities say.
Orlando nurse accused of sexual battery on patient arrested over 1 year later: Why the delay?
A nurse at AdventHealth in Orlando, accused of sexually battering a patient over a year ago, was only arrested this month, with law enforcement citing delays in obtaining information from the hospital as a major factor.
Pulse Memorial: Design plans advance for permanent site in Orlando, marking 'major milestone'
Plans for a permanent memorial honoring the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando have reached a new milestone as the project moves through its design phase.