Medal of Valor awarded in response to deadly fire
While people were running out of a massive warehouse fire in Orlando, firefighters ran inside. The deadly fire in 2022 claimed the lives of four people.
Firefighter awarded for response to warehouse fire
FOX 35 spoke to an Orange County fire lieutenant who was awarded with a medal of valor for his response to a deadly warehouse fire.
Boy gifted with new bike after his was stolen
Community members in Central Florida stepped up to gift 9-year-old Frankie Stewart with a new bicycle and a shed to keep it in after his original bike, which was a Christmas gift, was stolen from him.
Volunteers upgrade local couple's home
A local couple got help from the community when volunteers cleaned up their yard and upgraded their outdoor living space through Rebuilding Together.
Florida student athlete honored with national award
David Hull, a student-athlete at Trinity Prep, was honored for his leadership both on and off the field.
Trinity Prep student receives national award
A junior at Winter Park's Trinity Prep has been gifted the "National Making a Difference On and Off the Field" award.
Deputies save grandma, child from sinking car
Deputies in Flagler County were honored with a FOX 35 Care Force award for rescuing a grandmother and a child from a sinking car.
MLK Day of Service
Central Florida celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Locals are honoring the late civil rights icon with a day of service.
FOX 35 Care Force: Using Slurpee's to connect
A Winter Park officer is being highlighted for her unique approach to engaging with the community
Annual Jingle Bell Run kicks off in Baldwin Park
FOX 35's Matt Trezza speaks with participants at the Jingle Bell run in Baldwin Park.
Orange County Mayor's Toy Drive 2023
The FOX 35 Care Force has teamed up with the Orange County Mayor's Toy Drive to help bring holiday cheer to children within the community. Here's how you can help donate to families in need.
Honoring Oviedo SRO Ashley Pierce
FOX 35 Care Force is recognizing one officer going above and beyond the call of duty to help spread some holiday cheer. Lawton Chiles Middle School Resource Officer Ashley Pierce has made it her mission every year for the past five years to organize a food drive for Thanksgiving baskets. This year, 45 families benefited from the generosity.
FOX 35 Shop and Drop
David Martin speaks with Orange County firefighters, Santa, and other participants at the FOX 35 Care Force Shop and Drop event.
Local NFL mom gives back to Central Florida
Velzina Williams is continuing her tradition of giving back to the community during the holidays. This year, she's helping deliver plush animals to pediatric cancer patients at AdventHealth, handing out food and delivering toys.
Women crafting quilts for cancer patients
A group of Central Florida ladies are working on a labor of love by making quilts. They are retired but are still hard at work giving gifts to people battling cancer, but the patients are the only ones they're helping.
Local organization sheds light on mental health
The FOX 35 Care Force is highlighting a local organization, Peer Support Space, a local hub for mental health resources. Executive Director Yasmin Flastersein said the organization works to help others use "the power of lived experience to support, educate, and guide one another while providing additional, free options for mental wellness."
FOX 35 Care Force teams up with Mayor Demings
The FOX 35 Care Force has teamed up with Orange County Major Jerry Demings for the 13th annual Mayor's Holiday Toy Drive. There are a few weeks left to help children in need this year by donating toys. You can drop off toys at any Orange County fire station, any Orange County Parks and Recreation facility or shop online.
Let It Glow: FOX 35 wants to feature your holiday house
Do you go big for the holidays with decorations? Is your house covered in lights, projections, inflatables? FOX 35 wants to see it -- and may even showcase your house on the air. Visit www.FOX35Orlando.com/letitglow for more information.
Join FOX 35 for its Shop & Drop Event
Make sure to join FOX 35 Orlando on Friday, Dec. 2, 2023 at the Walmart Supercenter, 5991 South Goldenrod Road, in Orlando, from 7 a.m. - noon to donate toys and meet the FOX 35 News Team. Visit FOX35Orland.com/toydrive for a list of recommended toys.
Volunteers pack Thanksgiving meals for local families
The FOX 35 Care Force is saluting community heroes that are volunteering their time to pack Thanksgiving meals for local families.