Turkey trots and Thanksgiving day races: Get moving in Central Florida!
Turkey Day is almost here! While Thanksgiving is often associated with feasting and full bellies, Central Florida offers plenty of opportunities to get moving before the big meal.
2024 Jingle Bell Run Orlando: How to register
Join FOX 35 Orlando and the Arthritis Foundation for the 2024 Jingle Bell Run Orlando 5K on Dec. 14, 2024.
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.
Orlando multimedia company to bring VR haunted house experience to downtown ahead of Halloween
Orlando-based multimedia company and XR studio, 302 Interactive, is bringing a virtual reality haunted house experience to downtown Orlando in partnership with The OtherVrse.
Tricks, treats, and family fun: Halloween events in Central Florida
As Halloween season is in full swing, so are the events. However, some of these events can get a little spooky. Here are some of the family-friendly Halloween events happening this October in Central Florida that will be fun for everyone!
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.
FOX 35 Backpack Brigade: Help donate school supplies for Florida students, families
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.
Client donates her kidney to her hairstylist
On this week segment's of FOX 35 Care Force, we are honoring Heather, a client of The Look Salon in Oviedo, who donated her kidney to hairstylist Cheryl.
Good Samaritan honored for rescuing driver
A Good Samaritan was in the right place at the right time to save a life when he pulled a driver from a fiery car wreck back in February.
Couple helps to raise more than 250 kids at Florida’s Residing Hope
Our FOX35 Care Force is recognizing a special couple making a difference in the lives of hundreds of kids navigating through the foster care system. FOX35’s Amanda McKenzie spent time with Mike and Maritza Velez and their teen girls in their care at their Residing Hope cottage in Volusia County
Honoring Lt. Jeff Moore from Leesburg Fire Dept.
Lt. Jeff Moore from the Leesburg Fire Department was nominated for the FOX 35 Care Force award
FOX 35 Morning Scoop: Join us for free ice cream
Summertime in Central Florida means it's hot and humid outside! Cool off with some ice cream from FOX 35! FOX 35's Good Day Orlando team (and ice cream truck) is hitting the road this summer to deliver some free ice cream to various places around town. Visit www.FOX35Orlando.com/icecream to see where we're headed next!
911 dispatcher keeping family legacy alive
A teen who found her dad dead when she was just 16-years-old is keeping her family's legacy alive.
Married couple volunteer as Citizens on Patrol for SCSO for 18+ years By Amanda McKenzie
The FOX 35 Care Force awarded a special couple making a difference as volunteers for the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.
Kids get to explore garbage truck
Excitement filled the air at Give Kids The World Village as young residents experienced a special treat from the local fire department.
American Legion Post 243 one of few dry posts bringing awareness to mental health
The FOX 35 Care Force Award was presented to the American Legion Post 243 for their work helping veterans and bringing awareness to mental health needs. Every Wednesday morning, these veterans meet at the post for coffee and a chat. But what really makes this post so unique is that it is a dry post – one of the very few throughout the state.