Marco Bitonel
Marco Bitonel is a nightside reporter for FOX 7 Austin.
Before joining the team, Marco spent the last year as an anchor/reporter in Gulfport, Mississippi. While he was on the Coast, he covered events such as the New Year’s terror attack in New Orleans, President Biden’s visit to the region and communities devastated by floods.
Marco is a proud graduate of Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, where he left with a bachelor’s in communication with an emphasis in broadcasting and new media. While at GCU, he was an anchor/reporter for the student-led broadcast, "Lopes Lately." Marco covered everything from campus events to March Madness, and it was in Phoenix where he realized his passion for news storytelling.
When not our reporting, you can catch Marco finding new running trails or looking for his next favorite bite to eat. If you have any story ideas (or food recommendations) feel free to send them over at marco.bitonel@FOX.com.
The latest from Marco Bitonel
Fire causes extensive damage to Bar Peached on West 6th Street in Austin
A massive early Sunday morning fire caused extensive damage to the popular Austin bar Bar Peached, forcing it to close indefinitely while fire officials investigate the cause.
Texas flooding: 15 people rescued after severe storms
It was a busy night across the region as torrential rain forced first responders to carry out multiple water rescues.
El Paso arrest made in Christmas Eve crash that killed two Round Rock teens
A man has been arrested in El Paso and faces multiple intoxication manslaughter charges following a tragic Christmas Eve crash that killed two Round Rock teenagers.
Serial burglar arrested after breaking into Austin store over 10 times
A serial burglar is once again behind bars after breaking into two local Austin stores.
Austin shooting spree: Manor man holds suspect at gunpoint during manhunt
During the massive manhunt for the Austin shooting spree suspects, a Manor man says he found two of the suspects hiding in his barn.
12 separate shootings across Austin; 3 teen suspects in custody
Austin and Manor police say that three suspects are now in custody following a series of apparently random shootings that unfolded across the city over the weekend.
Austin yogurt shop murders: Wrongly accused suspect pushes for Austin police reforms
One of the men wrongly accused in one of Austin’s most notorious murder cases is now pushing for reforms for the Austin Police Department.
City of Uhland appoints new mayor, city council members
A new mayor has taken over the reins in Uhland, a little more than a week after the previous mayor, Lacee Duke, stepped down.
Travis County triple homicide suspect said he was 'trying to get away from them': affidavit
New details have emerged about the triple homicide at a Travis County home and the man accused of killing his parents and brother.
Texas smokeable hemp lawsuit leaves sales in legal limbo amid ongoing court battle
A legal battle in Texas over smokeable hemp products continues as shifting court rulings and a state appeal leave their sale temporarily allowed but uncertain.