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
Williamson County deadly crash: Driver of semi-truck killed
Authorities say they're investigating a deadly crash involving a semi-truck that went over the side of an overpass and onto SH 130.
Lawsuit filed after falling tree kills man at Austin BBQ restaurant
The family of a man killed by a falling pecan tree at an Austin restaurant has filed a $1 million gross negligence lawsuit against the business and adjacent property owners for allegedly ignoring the tree's decayed condition.
Austin, Houston included in NHL expansion chatter, reports say
The NHL is apparently considering both Austin and Houston as sites for a possible expansion hockey team, according to multiple reports.
Austin deadly shooting: 2 men arrested in connection with mechanic's death
Two men were arrested in connection with a mechanic's death on E. Riverside Drive last week.
Kayakers, roaring waters return to Barton Creek Greenbelt after heavy downpour
Heavy rainfall across Central Texas has led to some major transformations of Austin waterways. Spots like the Barton Creek Greenbelt have reached levels not seen in years.
Austin police release body cam footage, 911 call audio from in-custody death
The Austin Police Department has released new details regarding the death of a man in police custody over the weekend.
Buda man arrested for attempting to sell human skull
A Buda man is now facing a felony charge after allegedly attempting to sell a human skull online.
Man found dead inside trash can in South Austin: APD
A 59-year-old man was found dead in a trash can in South Austin this weekend.
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.