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
Florida dad wants FHP to reopen investigation in daughter's crash death
A Florida dad has been pleading with the Florida Highway Patrol for months to reopen its investigation into his 19-year-old daughter's death, claiming that two of the agencies' investigators reached two different conclusions.
Crosley Green denied immediate parole, eligibility date moved up 5 years
A state panel on Wednesday denied immediate parole for a former death row inmate who has spent more than 35 years behind bars for a 1989 Brevard County murder he maintains he did not commit.
Gas leak prompts evacuations in Eustis months after deadly explosion nearby
TECO Peoples Gas crews are repairing a natural gas line after a third-party contractor hit a pipe in a Eustis neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Police investigate swastika spraypainted over Congressman Randy Fine’s campaign sign
Flagler Beach police are investigating after a swastika was spray-painted over a campaign sign belonging to Jewish U.S. Congressman Randy Fine at an early voting location.
2027 Warrior Games coming to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando
The Department of War Warrior Games, an adaptive sports competition for wounded, ill, and injured military members and veterans, is returning to Walt Disney World in August 2027.
Body Cam: Eustis Police officers dragged by car during traffic stop, authorities say
Two Eustis Police officers were caught partially inside a suspect’s vehicle and dragged beside it as he drove off.
Florida judge defies family's wishes, rejects plea deal; refuels fight between Uthmeier, Worrell
A Florida judge presiding over a first-degree murder case rejected a plea agreement that would have sent the man accused of killing his wife to jail for 30 years, not life in prison. The victim's family, including their daughter, was OK with the plea agreement because it would avoid trial.
Victim in firehouse hazing incident reaches settlement with Marion County
Kayne Stuart, who was beaten and waterboarded while filling in at Marion County Fire Rescue’s “Friendship Station" in December 2025, has now reached a settlement with the county.
2 Marion County students dropped off at wrong bus stop, found safe after wandering miles from home
Two elementary school kids say they don’t want to go back to Wyomina Elementary School, after they were told to get off at the wrong bus stop.
Crosley Green maintains his innocence: Prayer vigil planned ahead of parole hearing
Crosley Green, who has spent over 35 years behind bars for a 1989 Titusville murder he maintains he did not commit, faces a critical parole hearing on August 12.