Last Updated on June 18, 2026 by Author
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Marlisa Goldsmith Biography
Marlisa Goldsmith is an African-American working in the field of journalism as an anchor of “The 407,” a show celebrating fun things in Central Florida, and the 8 p.m. news on FOX 35 News Plus (WRBW). She came to Orlando in June 2022 as an anchor and reporter, after spending 3 years as a weekday evening anchor for THV11, the CBS affiliate in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Marlisa Goldsmith Height
Goldsmith stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Marlisa Goldsmith Age
Goldsmith was born on July 25th in Prince George’s County, Maryland, but keeps her year of birth away from the limelight; thus, her exact age is unknown. She annually celebrates her birthday on July 25th. This is evident in her Facebook post on July 26, 2023, captioned, “Overwhelmed by all the birthday messages and calls. Thank you all so much for making me feel so loved for my birthday, yesterday. I’m walking into a new year with the biggest smile on my face. Grateful. #July25.”
Personal Life
Marlisa Goldsmith Relatives and Family
Goldsmith was raised in Prince George’s County, Maryland, with her younger brother, Teo. Her mother celebrates her birthday on October 1st, as revealed by her Instagram post on October 1, 2025, captioned, “Mama is not okay. Celebrating my first born’s 5th birthday and all I could see was this video we took…”
Teo was born on November 18, 1992, and is 33 years old. On November 18, 2021, she posted her brother on her Instagram account, captioning, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my original Ride or Die. My Day 1. My first born before I even had children. My little brother. Y’all help him celebrate the last year of his second decade. 🎂🎉🎁🎈….” Regardless, she keeps more information regarding her family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Marlisa Goldsmith Spouse and Children
Goldsmith tied the knot with Ledarius Anthony in September 2017. On September 16, 2024, she posted a video of their wedding day on her Instagram account, captioning, “7 YEARS AGO…I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished TOGETHER. 7 down, a lifetime to go. ♥️ you!” He popped the big question in September 2016. The couple has two daughters, including Serenity and Avery Hart.
Serenity was born on January 27, 2021, and is 5 years old. On January 27, 2025, she posted her daughter on her Instagram account and captioned, “Time moves fast, but every moment with you has been worth holding onto. Five years of loving you has been the best part of our lives…”
Avery was born on July 22, 2024, and is 1 years old. On July 22, 2025, she posted a video of her youngest daughter on her Instagram account, captioning, “To my little ray of sunshine… ☀️Happy 1st Birthday! 🎉…”
Goldsmith’s husband celebrates his birthday on May 22nd, as revealed by her Instagram post on May 22, 2024, captioned, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE HUBS! 🥳So much to be thankful for this year. Here’s to the best year yet!” She enjoys volunteering in the community, trying new restaurants, and traveling with her husband and two daughters when she has time to spare.
Marlisa Goldsmith Education
Goldsmith received her diploma from Bishop McNamara High School before enrolling at St.Edward’s University in 2007. In 2011, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Communications. While in college, she studied abroad at the Université de l’Ouest in Angers, France.
Professional Life
Marlisa Goldsmith Career
Goldsmith works as an anchor of “The 407,” a show celebrating fun things in Central Florida, and the 8 p.m. news on FOX 35 News Plus (WRBW). When she joined the station, she worked as an anchor and reporter before moving to the evening news desk. The Maryland native came to Orlando after spending 3 years as a weekday evening anchor for THV11, the CBS affiliate in Little Rock, Arkansas.
During her tenure in Arkansas, Goldsmith led THV11’s VERIFY franchise. In this role, she worked to separate fact from fiction during significant political stories and health stories in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Before moving to Little Rock, she anchored and reported at WPXI, the NBC affiliate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. There, she earned regional recognition for covering community issues, the local water crisis, domestic violence, and the justice system.
Goldsmith finished her first stint at THV11 before moving to Pittsburgh. During this time, she exposed outdated county ordinances and prompted policy changes. Also, she provided coverage for numerous weather events, including the 2014 EF-4 tornado that tracked 44 miles through the heart of Arkansas. She was one of the first journalists on the scene, with her reports leading team coverage from the most devastated regions.
Goldsmith launched her career at KRBC in Abilene, Texas, where she was a reporter. Her reporting in the last decade has taken her across the country, broadcasting news headlines like the murder of Michael Brown, the Ferguson shooting, and historic flooding in Columbia, South Carolina. She serves as a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and the Central Florida Association of Black Journalists.
Marlisa Goldsmith Net Worth
Goldsmith has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a journalist.
Marlisa Goldsmith Salary
Goldsmith receives an approximate annual salary of $110 000, which she earns working as an anchor for FOX 35 Orlando.
Marlisa Goldsmith Social Media
Goldsmith has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 10K on Facebook, a following of over 5K on Instagram, and a following of over 4K on X.
