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
DUI driver in deadly Florida migrant bus crash: 'He did not remember how it happened,' troopers say
The Florida Highway Patrol says Bryan Howard was headed east down State Route 40 when he swayed into oncoming traffic, hitting a bus full of migrant workers. Howard is now charged with eight counts of DUI manslaughter and was denied bond on Wednesday.
Florida bus crash: Man arrested after 8 killed, at least 40 injured in Marion County, officials say
Eight people were killed and 46 others were injured when a migrant bus and a pickup truck collided in the Ocala, Florida, area on Tuesday morning, officials said.
Madeline Soto update: Here's what evidence the state has in Florida teen's death investigation
New documents in the case against Stephan Sterns, the man accused of killing 13-year-old Madeline Soto, detail what potential evidence law enforcement and detectives have gathered during their investigation.
Former Florida physical education teacher gets decades in prison on child abuse charges
A former Volusia County schools high school physical education teacher was sentenced to 21 years in prison on Friday after pleading guilty to child sexual abuse charges.
Crews trying to fix 'sand volcano' impacting Central Florida reservoir
A volcano has emerged in Central Florida! But you don’t have to worry about it spewing lava all over the city.
Florida police officer recounts moments being run over by trailer after traffic stop
A Florida police officer is healing up after being run over by a trailer full of lawn equipment.
Dog goes missing after entering obedience training program, family says: 'Emotional roller coaster'
The Blomqvist family signed up their Australian Shepherd, Elliott, for a three-week, $5,000 obedience training program with K-9 Training Academy, an Orlando company recommended by their veterinarian. The dog escaped its handler while undergoing training, the family said.
UF pro-Palestine demonstrations resume day after 9 arrested
Even after the arrests, the protesters are not letting up. A march from an intersection just off campus back to the Plaza of the Americas – the area where the arrests happened – is just one of several planned demonstrations.
More drivers hitting deadly speeds on Florida highways, sheriff says: 'Absolute disregard for traffic law'
The National Highway and Traffic Administration says almost a third of fatal crashes involve people who were speeding.
Sanford nuisance property owes over $1.15 million in tax liens after 13 years of issues
A home on Tangerine Avenue in Sanford has been racking up fines since 2011.