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
Kissimmee mayor Jackie Espinosa fined $2K by Florida Commission on Ethics in joint agreement
The Florida Commission on Ethics has agreed to issue a civil fine and a public reprimand to Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa, part of a joint resolution agreement reached with the Commission, following ethical questions and concerns related to COVID-era business relief funds distributed to Espinosa and her family members.
Candidate’s $19K campaign donation to family charity raises legal, ethical questions
An unsuccessful candidate for Orange County school board chair has directed her remaining campaign money to the Christian charity she and her husband operate.
Winter Springs Police Chief apologizes, officer resigns after FOX 35 investigation: EXCLUSIVE
A Winter Springs Police officer held Kevin Finley at gunpoint and placed him in handcuffs in his own driveway, accusing him of fleeing.
OCPS enrollment down by 8,000 students. Where did they go?
Orange County Public Schools lost more than 8,000 students between the 2025-26 school year and the current school year, which the District said is driven largely by shifts in the federal government's immigration policies and enforcement.
Michelle Parker case: Dale Smith Jr. had flight booked day before he was arrested, prosecutors say
Less than two weeks before Dale Smith Jr. was arrested for second-degree murder connected to the 2011 disappearance and presumed death of his ex-fiancée Michelle Parker, his son went to the Orlando Police Department to ask if his dad was still a suspect in Parker's case, and Dale Smith Jr. had purchased a plane ticket, according to a new court filing.
Orange County approves hundreds of millions in tourist tax funding for major projects
Orange County commissioners approved hundreds of millions of dollars in tourist tax funding for major projects after a contentious debate that drew dozens of public speakers and a labor union-led protest.
Michelle Parker cold case: Former Orlando police chief reflects on investigation; AG talks new tech
Michelle Parker vanished 15 years ago, leaving behind a grieving family and a community desperate for answers. Now, police in Orlando say thorough work from 2011, combined with modern technology, has finally led to an arrest in the high-profile homicide case.
Florida woman convicted of vehicular homicide in boyfriend’s fatal crash
A jury has convicted Leigha Mumby of vehicular homicide and reckless driving in a crash that killed her boyfriend, Daniel Waterman, after an argument over alleged infidelity.
Lake County firefighters want AI cameras out of their trucks: 'Too creepy'
Lake County firefighters face mounting tension over AI-monitored cabs, prompting local officials to push for the removal of surveillance equipment.
Seminole County plans drainage fixes as residents along Michigan Ave. grapple with persistent rain, flooding
Residents living along Michigan Avenue in Seminole County are dealing with street and property flooding during heavy rains while waiting for long-term county infrastructure fixes.