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
Days after Ian, Daytona residents still in need of help at flooded apartment complex
The city of Daytona Beach has a long road ahead in its recovery following Hurricane Ian. One of the things people seem to be most frustrated about is the lack of direction following the storm.
School bus stops moved in Volusia County to avoid streets flooded due to Ian
The Volusia County School District is having to reroute its buses and reorganize its student pickups because of flooding. The water in some streets is still about a foot high – if not worse.
Homes near Florida's Lake Jesup flood days after Ian passes
People living near Lake Jesup in Central Florida are feeling the effects of Hurricane Ian, delayed by a few days.
Hurricane Ian destroys turtle eggs that now litter Florida beaches
Turtle eggs laid on the beach ahead of Hurricane Ian are scattered for miles, destroyed.
Alligators, sharks spotted in Florida streets as neighbors band together in Hurricane Ian recovery
The City of Edgewater is in recovery mode right now. The Edgewater Police Department and National Guard evacuated 75 people from their homes Friday. Crews worked to drain water, clear trees, and restore power.
Army National Guard rescues 150 from elder care center, 75 from Orlando neighborhood
Staff and rescuers lined up the residents at The Bridge Assisted Living, then brought them out to boats with Orange County Fire, or to trucks with the Army National Guard.
Gas stations run dry as people rush to fill up before Ian hits
FOX 35 started reporting last Friday about the potential for a run on gas as people prepare for Hurricane Ian to hit Florida.
Brevard County wildlife preserve relocating animals in preparation for Hurricane Ian
Lina and Jeremy Graves run a wildlife preserve in Brevard County, Florida called Romelia Farms. The farm flooded after a storm two weeks ago and that had them wondering how a hurricane might impact the preserve.
Hurricane Ian response: FEMA using Orange County Convention Center for emergency operations
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is using the Orange County Convention Center as its home base for deploying emergency aid during Hurricane Ian.
Florida business aims to protect windows, doors from hurricane
An Orlando entrepreneur is trying to protect homes and businesses from hurricanes.