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 Attorney calls Florida man's release from jail without conviction an 'administrative' error
State Attorney Monique Worrell cleared up inquiries about a prosecutorial "error" regarding the decision to offer a man accused of sexual battery a plea deal without a conviction, thus allowing him to be released from jail.
Former Flagler County paramedic takes stand in sexual battery trial
A former Flagler County paramedic is on trial, accused of molesting an unconscious patient and filming it.
Camping World Stadium set to host Cure Bowl, Pop-Tarts Bowl, more
The teams that will be playing in the bowl games at Camping World Stadium this month have been announced.
United Healthcare CenterWell deal allows The Villages residents to stay in network
Residents living at The Villages will be able to keep their health insurance after a deal between United Heathcare and CenterWell Senior Primary Care was reached.
Days-long water main break drenches Sanford school area, residents react
Sanford residents are voicing safety concerns after a water main leak by a school went without repairs for days.
Florida man arrested after UK woman allegedly pays him to torture, kill her: Affidavit
A woman from the United Kingdom who was reported missing after traveling to the United States has been found dead in Florida. A Florida man has been arrested in her death.
Exclusive ride-along with U.S. Marshals during missing and endangered child recovery operation
The U.S. Marshals Service just wrapped up one of the largest child-recovery operations in American history, bringing 122 Florida kids to safety over the course of two weeks.
Thousands in The Villages could be forced to switch insurance or doctors
The Villages Health System LLC filed for bankruptcy back in July. That case is still active; they just filed a proposed order on Nov. 12, seeking permission to borrow additional funds.
Mount Dora to residents, visitors: Downtown is 'open for business' despite road washout, flooding
Mount Dora leaders declared a local state of emergency following last weekend's torrential rainfall, which caused flooding throughout the region and washed away from roads.
Repainting crosswalks cost Seminole County taxpayers tens of thousands
How much did it cost Seminole County to repaint 15 crosswalks to adhere to FDOT rules? After materials and overtime, it wasn't cheap.