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
After multiple arrests, Florida’s substitute teacher requirements under scrutiny
After several substitute teacher arrests, FOX 35 News is digging into what it takes to be considered for the job.
Multiple Central Florida substitute teacher arrests raise questions about hiring requirements
A rise in recent substitute teacher arrests is sparking concern over the requirements it takes to be in the classroom.
Marion County substitute teacher accused of sexual relationship with middle school student
A substitute teacher is behind bars in Marion County, accused of having a sexual relationship with a middle school student.
Leesburg just invested in water fluoridation system that is now banned in Florida: What happens now?
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that bans fluoride in Florida’s water. The City of Leesburg had recently made a choice to add fluoride to their water.
FOX 35 Investigates sovereign citizens, after man arrested twice in ten days for the same crime
A man claiming to be an American State National has just been arrested for the same crime for a second time in ten days.American State National is another term for “sovereign citizen” – anti-government extremists who do not believe they’re subject to the law.
Grandmother of 12-year-old accused of street racing speaks to FOX 35: 'We could be burying 4 or 5 kids'
A Volusia County Sheriff’s deputy says he stopped two cars who were racing side by side.
Eustis Middle School administrator removed after district finds improper physical contact with student
A Eustis Middle School administrator will not return to the school after a district investigation found she inappropriately grabbed a 7th grade student while trying to take his phone.
Orange County leaders call for change after teen hit, killed while walking to school
Orange County leaders are calling for change after a 16-year-old girl was killed Monday while walking to Oak Ridge High School.
Mother of crash victim speaks out after state attorney chooses not to file charges in DUI manslaughter case
Mother of crash victim speaks out after State Attorney chooses not to file charges in DUI manslaughter case.
Man accused of attacking jogger in College Park recently deemed incompetent to stand trial
A man was hauled out of the courtroom on Friday after a judge said he would be staying in jail with no bond after allegedly attacking a woman while she was out jogging in College Park.