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
Georgetown man ruled 'not guilty by insanity' in deadly beating of 6-year-old boy
A judge has ruled Daniel Logan "not guilty by insanity" for his role in the death of 6-year-old Jeremy Diaz.
VIDEO: Austin ISD captures multiple school bus violations involving Waymo vehicles
Austin Independent School District releases video of multiple school bus violations involving Waymo vehicles.
Man found guilty of injuring 3 Cedar Park officers during 18-hour standoff in 2020
A man was found guilty of three counts after shooting and injuring three Cedar Park officers during a standoff in 2020.
UT fans still hopeful Texas will earn spot in College Football Playoffs
After a massive win against third-ranked Texas A&M, there’s still a glimmer of hope for UT football to make the 12-team playoff cut.
Thanksgiving: Huston-Tillotson fraternity delivers meals to Austin community
Hundreds of families in need across Austin received a complete Thanksgiving meal thanks to a drive organized by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and students at Huston-Tillotson University.
Remains of WWII veteran returned to Elgin after more than 80 years
Family and service members gathered to finally lay to rest 1st Lt. Woody T. Owen, an Army Air Corps Veteran whose remains were unidentified for decades.
Kyle road rage incidents: 1 arrested, 1 other suspect still at large
A man was arrested after a road rage investigation in Kyle, police said. Another road rage suspect is still at large in a separate road rage incident.
Man files federal lawsuit against APD officer caught on camera punching him on 6th Street
An Austin man has filed a federal lawsuit against the city and the officer he says punched him in the head unprovoked on Sixth Street in October.
Royal Blue Grocery to go cashless after armed robbery
One of Austin’s most popular grocery chains is now making a big change to how it operates after one of its locations was robbed at gunpoint.
SNAP freeze ends as food banks talk lingering financial 'ripple effect'
Following the end of the government shutdown, full SNAP benefits are being restored to Central Texans on or after November 14, though organizations like the Central Texas Food Bank predict a continued ripple effect from the disruption.