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
Driver crashes into Holly Hill rage room, impairment suspected by officials
A Driver smashed into a rage room – a business where people pay to take out anger by breaking things.
Edgewater community expresses concerns about e-bikes
Several people in Edgewater are raising concerns about the potential dangers of e-bikes being on sidewalks and roadways.
Man suing Diocese of Orlando for $25 million after allegations of sexual abuse by pastor 'for years'
A man is suing the Diocese of Orlando for $25 million and demanding a trial by jury after allegations of a pastor sexually abusing him and potentially others “for years."
Disabled veteran sued by HOA over flagpole for which he has permit
A Florida HOA is using a resident, a disabled veteran, over a flagpole he put up in his front yard to fly the American flag.
Undocumented immigrant arrested after attacking woman repossessing his car: Officials
A man living in the U.S. illegally has been arrested and placed on an ICE detainer following what authorities describe as a violent attack on a couple attempting to repossess his vehicle, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
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.