Local elementary students donate business earnings to nonprofits
Billie Taylor, Annabelle Wright and Grayson Salmons sell plastic critters to students at Woodlands Elementary School, where they are in fifth grade together. To date, they have donated their profits to three local charities: Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge, the food pantry at Woodlands Elementary and The Sharing Center, a social services hub. The students talk about their mission and why it's important.
Ruth Buzzi, 'Laugh-In' comedian, dies at 88
Ruth Buzzi, a comedian who made more than 200 television appearances during a 45-year career, has died at age 88. Here's what we know.
Orlando firefighters, dispatcher reunite after saving man's life
Orlando Fire Station 3 and a dispatcher are reuniting with a man they saved after he suffered a severe cardiac arrest.
Attachment helps student in wheelchair push delivery cart
A student in a wheelchair wanted to take part in the coffee and paper delivery at Lyman High School, but she couldn’t push the cart, so the engineering department devised a solution.
Longwood Police buy woman a new walker
In this segment of FOX 35 CareForce, we highlight Cpl. Pugh and Ofc. Camejo of the Longwood Police Department, who bought a brand-new walker for a local resident after hers went missing.
911 dispatcher receives first 'Florida's Finest' award
FOX 35 News first reported about Ashley Willis when she saved the life of a pregnant woman whose 911 call was dropped. Willis is now the first recipient of the Florida’s Finest Service Award. It’s an award that honors Floridians who take courageous action to make their communities stronger and safer.
Backstreet Boy opening new restaurant in Central Florida
Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough has opened a restaurant, lounge and condo complex called "Coa" in Cocoa Beach, Florida. The restaurant and lounge are located in a five-story oceanfront condo complex called "The Surf." The Surf is a high-end development, with all the condos reportedly sold out. Coa serves modern American cuisine with global influences, and the Coa Lounge is a Floridaterranean cocktail lounge.
Firefighters save man from retention pond
On this segment of FOX 35 Care Force, we speak with Orange County firefighters who helped save a man from a retention pond.
Firefighters help young tourist who was struggling to breathe
Crews at Orlando Fire Station 10 helped a young tourist who was struggling to breathe. FOX 35's Marley Capper reports.
Meet the creator behind 'The Security Guard'
Will La Salle, an actor, filmmaker, director, and producer, joined FOX 35 Orlando to talk about his new movie, "The Security Guard." It tells the fictional story of Omari Russell, a single dad who and school safety office who is forced to confront a shooter who enters his daughter's school. You can watch "The Security Guard" now on FOX Soul, www.foxsoul.tv
FOX 35 Care Force: Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer
On this segment of FOX 35 Care Force, we speak with Jeff Vosburg about Melissa's Race to Battle Brain Cancer. The event is in memory of Melissa Vosburg, a resident of Sanford and teacher at Midway Elementary School, who was lost to brain cancer in 2013. The race will be held May 3 in Sanford.
Dozens killed in nightclub roof collapse including singer with ties to Orlando
A roof collapse at a nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, killed dozens, including singer Rubby Pérez and former MLB players.
FOX 35 Care Force: Academic tutor Diane Revels
The FOX35 Care Force is honoring a retired teacher turned academic tutor who just can’t stay away from the classroom even as she faced the battle of her life with cancer. Academic tutor Diane Revels focuses her efforts on making sure her students meet their goals and can progress to the next grade. She retired with more than 40 years of experience, but the classroom called her back.
Russell Brand charged with rape, sexual assault
Comedian Russell Brand is facing multiple rape and sexual assault charges.
Blue Man Group's Orlando grand opening delayed. Here's why.
The Blue Man Group's triumphant return to Orlando was supposed to happen in April, but FOX 35 has learned that the grand opening at ICON Park has been delayed – though, hopefully not for too long.
Val Kilmer cause of death: What we know
After playing Iceman in "Top Gun," Val Kilmer’s career peaked in the early ‘90s with starring roles in “The Doors,” “Tombstone,” “True Romance,” “Batman Forever” and “Heat.”
Country music star Dylan Scott coming to Orlando
Country music star Dylan Scott is coming to Orlando. Scott is bringing his "Country Till I Die Tour" to the Hard Rock Live on May 16. Scott just recently scored his sixth No. on country radio this week with "This Town's Been Too Good To Us."
Lost photographer found, rescued by Brevard County air team
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) said they were recently able to partner with other agencies to help locate and rescue an 84-year-old man who was lost in the marsh. The FOX 35 Care Force is honoring the deputies who helped to make the rescue.
Honoring Osteen Teacher Charles Richardson
In this segment of FOX 35's Care Force, we're honoring Osteen Elementary School teacher Charles Richardson for his outstanding work in teaching students with autism spectrum disorder.
George Foreman, heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist, dies at 76
George Foreman, the two-time heavyweight champion, Olympic gold medalist, and proud Houston native, has died at 76. His family described him as a man of deep faith, discipline, and unwavering love for his legacy.