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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Honoring Umatilla Elementary teacher, Dustin Strate
The FOX 35 Care Force Team is recognizing the special work of Dustin Strate, a teacher going above and beyond to get his students interested in science, technology, engineering, arts, math and science.
Honoring Ladara Royal of Lake Buena Vista High School
The FOX 35 Care Force is recognizing the incredible work of a high school college and career specialist, Ladara Royal, who is making a significant impact on his students. FOX 35’s Amanda McKenzie reports from Lake Buena Vista High School to share more.
Zechariah Cartledge to run final mile Monday
The FOX 35 Care Force Team is saluting Zachariah Cartledge and his organization, Running 4 Heroes Inc. Zachariah started the nonprofit back in 2019 when he was 10. The mission is to honor first responders who die in the line of duty. Zachariah has run for more than 1,500 heroes. On Monday night, he will make his final mile.
Habitat for Humanity groundbreaking in Kissimmee
The FOX 35 Care Force is saluting Habitat for Humanity for Greater Orlando and Osceola County. On Friday morning, officials symbolically broke ground with gold shovels on their annual "Home for the Holidays" build in Kissimmee.
Help FOX 35 collect food, supplies for Florida families
Join the FOX 35 Orlando's Care Force for Feed-A-Thon 2024! We are partnering with Walmart and Elevation Church for a food drive to benefit One Heart for Women and Children ahead of the holidays. All proceeds will support Central Florida families facing food scarcity. We're collecting non-perishable food items, gift cards, baby supplies, and household items. We'll be at the Walmart Supercenter near UCF's campus, 11250 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32817, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.
Join FOX 35 at Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 2024
Join FOX 35 Orlando at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Lake Eola Park, benefiting the American Cancer Society. The walk starts at 7 a.m. Visit acsevents.org to register, donate, and for more information.
Honoring Orange County SRO Justin Lemieux
The FOX 35 Care Force is recognizing the outstanding work of Orange County School Resource Officer Justin Lemieux for making a difference in the lives of the students at Rock Springs Elementary School.
FOX 35 Care Force Backpack Brigade
We're collecting pens, pencils, notebooks, backpacks, and lunchboxes for Florida families in need. Join us at Walmart, 11250 E. Colonial Drive, in Orlando, from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
FOX 35 Backpack Brigade: Donate school supplies for Florida students
FOX 35's Care Force and One Heart for Women and Children have teamed up to help Florida families gather school supplies, so kids can focus on learning – and hopefully lessen the financial stress for moms, dads, guardians, and caregivers. Join us on Friday, Aug. 2, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Walmart Supercenter on Colonial Drive in Orlando. The FOX 35 Care Force will be out there collecting various school supplies kids need to be successful for the upcoming school year: backpacks, lunchboxes, crayons, pencils, notebooks, markers, and scissors, plus more.