Marlisa Goldsmith
Marlisa Goldsmith joined the FOX 35 Orlando team in June 2022 as an anchor and reporter.
Marlisa was born and raised in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The Emmy award-winning journalist comes to FOX 35 after anchoring weekday evening newscasts for THV11, the CBS affiliate in Little Rock, Arkansas.
During her time there she served as the head of the station’s VERIFY franchise where she worked to separate fact from fiction during important political stories and health stories amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Prior to her time in Little Rock, she was an anchor and reporter at WPXI, the NBC affiliate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was in Pittsburgh that she received regional recognition for her reporting on a local water crisis, community issues, and domestic violence and the justice system.
Before moving to Pittsburgh, she had her first stint at THV11 where she exposed outdated county ordinances and prompted policy changes. She also covered many severe weather events, such as the 2014 EF-4 tornado that tracked 44 miles through the heart of Arkansas. Marlisa was one of the first journalists on the ground and her reporting led team coverage from the most devastated areas.
Marlisa began her career in Abilene, Texas. Her reporting over the past decade has given her the opportunity to travel across the country, covering news headlines like the Ferguson shooting, killing of Michael Brown, and historic flooding in Columbia, South Carolina.
Marlisa earned her bachelor’s degree in Media Communications from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas where she also studied in Angers, France and attended de Universite de l’Ouest.
Marlisa is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists.
In her spare time Marlisa loves traveling with her husband and daughter, trying new restaurants and volunteering in the community.
The latest from Marlisa Goldsmith
Unused subscriptions costing Americans hundreds annually, survey says
Summer is officially in full swing and if you are looking for places to trim your family budget so you can afford more trips and activities with your kids, we know where you can start. FOX 35’s Marlisa Goldsmith spoke with Financial Planner Todd Bryant for some suggestions.
Florida sisters bring comfort to hurricane victims with handmade dolls
Inspired by the devastation of Hurricane Helene last September, a St. Cloud family has turned their living room into a makeshift doll workshop, launching a heartfelt initiative to bring comfort to children who lost everything in the storm.
Orlando's Dezerland Park bringing 'I-Drive Throwdown' event to town this weekend
If big cars and trucks and loud engines are what you're into, you'll want to check out the "I-Drive Throwdown" event happening this weekend in Orlando. The family-friendly event will showcase hundreds of off-road vehicles, as well as feature appearances from auto influencers, professional athletes and notable musicians.
'It's never too late': Florida program helps adults learn how to swim, erase fear of water
Learning to swim can be terrifying. For some who have put off learning the skill for decades, it can be even more daunting. However, there are programs and partnerships happening to help erase the fear.
Orlando Police Department pledges to add more women to force
FOX 35 News dug into the data for a better breakdown of where the Orlando Police Department stands in their efforts to recruit more women.
Florida group using robots to make 3D-printed homes for families
Space Coast Habitat for Humanity is using three robots to create three 3D printed homes in a Melbourne neighborhood.
Made in Central Florida: Friendlily Press
Inside the Friendlily Press warehouse, you will find products so eye-catching, they almost jump right off the walls. One thing that makes the business unique is everything is done in Central Florida. The products are designed here and the company manufactures, packages and ships the pieces from here.
Customers not receiving tickets purchased online: Read this before you buy
FOX 35 is hearing from people who have purchased tickets to concerts and sporting events that they never received.
Made in Central Florida: Teleties
Every day is a busy day for employees at Teleties in Maitland, Florida. The hair accessory company that combines fashion and function has quickly gained popularity.
