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
Central Texas man continues back-to-school shoe drive despite cancer diagnosis
A Central Texas man who has helped provide hundreds of pairs of shoes to children in need is continuing his annual back-to-school mission despite undergoing cancer treatment.
Austin Rainey Street shooting: Victim's brother searches for answers
Following a shooting on Rainey Street over the weekend, the victim’s brother is continuing his search for answers about who’s responsible.
Austin officer-involved shooting: Protesters calling for accountability after death of teen
A crowd of protesters gathered in downtown Austin to call for accountability in the death of a 17-year-old.
Austin officer-involved shooting: City council members demand answers in teen's death
After a teenager was killed in an officer-involved shooting, some Austin City leaders are now demanding answers.
Austin Rainey Street shooting leaves 1 hospitalized, sends crowds fleeing
One person was hospitalized and a suspect remains at large after a shooting in a popular Austin entertainment district.
Escaped Hays County inmate who impersonated another inmate back in custody: sheriff
An investigation into how the man was able to escape the Hays County Jail while posing as another inmate is underway.
Dropped charges lead to malicious prosecution lawsuit in Texas
Former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody and attorney Jason Nassour have filed a civil lawsuit against Travis and Williamson counties and their district attorneys, alleging malicious prosecution after evidence-tampering charges related to missing Live PD footage from the 2019 death of Javier Ambler were dropped.
Bare Cabaret Austin shooting: 2 men facing capital murder charges
Two men are now behind bars for their alleged roles in a deadly shooting in the parking lot of an Austin strip club.
Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting in downtown Austin
One person is dead after an officer-involved shooting in downtown Austin Saturday.
Texas lawmakers prepare for another push to ban THC during legislative session
Major changes to the Texas THC industry could once again be on the table at the next legislative session.