Disney specialty license plate raises $5M for Make-A-Wish kids: 'Power to transform a child’s life'

The Walt Disney World specialty license plate has raised $5 million for Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida, helping grant wishes for more than 600 children with critical illnesses, according to Disney.

Lake Mary football player's fight for his life after touchdown, broken arm

A Lake Mary High School football player is finally back home after spending three weeks in the hospital after breaking his arm following a touchdown. What was thought to be a simple break – and a routine recovery – suddenly became a fight for his life.

FOX 35 Care Force: Honoring Brenda Whitaker, Seminole County Crossing Guard of the Year

The FOX 35 Care Force is honoring Brenda Whitaker, the 2024 Seminole County Crossing Guard of the Year, for making a difference in the lives of the students she helps to protect.

Hospital throws impromptu wedding for Florida couple
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James and Melissa were so excited to get married. Weeks before, the couple learned that James was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. That paused their plans to get married. Others stepped in to make sure their wedding happened, even if different than initially planned. In a week, Parrish Medical Center and others planned a full wedding, complete with decorations, cake, friends, and love.

Virginia woman wins lottery, donates it all to charity: 'I feel blessed'

One local woman is turning her luck into generosity and splitting her big check three ways, gifting thousands to three different charities.

Palm Bay Police using ice cream to build community
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FOX 35's Marley Capper talked with Palm Bay Police about their Frosty Five-0 ice cream truck, and how they're using it to foster connections with their community.

Mystery man who helped Florida woman after crash found, reunited: 'An Angel'

Mystery solved. The unknown man who came to a woman's rescue after a crash earlier this month has been found – and the two recently reunited.

Florida 10-year-old golfer has 5 championship titles
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Meet 10-year-old Maddie Dickerson, a young golfer who is not only good, but has 5 world championship wins to back it up. FOX 35's Jonah Karp talks to her about her love for golf, the tournaments, and her passion to get better and better everyday.

Teens rescued from broken-down vehicle near brush fire in Alachua County: Officials

Some teenagers were rescued on Saturday after their vehicle broke down where a brush fire sparked and was spreading, according to the Alachua County Fire Rescue department.

Orange County firefighters, residents take part in 343 Challenge to remember those lost on 9/11

Firefighters with the Orange County Fire Rescue Department (OCFRD), first responders and residents gathered on Saturday to participate in the 3-4-3 Challenge, an event that honors and remembers the 343 firefighters who died on Sept. 11, 2001.

'Heroic actions': Army football player saves driver from fiery crash

A West Point cadet is being praised for their heroic actions after rescuing a man from a burning vehicle in New York’s Hudson Valley.

FOX 35 Care Force: Honoring Orlando Police Department substance abuse victim advocate

The FOX 35 Care Force is honoring the work of an Orlando Police Department (OPD) substance abuse victim advocate who is making a difference in the lives of those struggling and their families.

7 employees from Winter Springs Parks & Rec honored for saving 2 dogs from house fire

Seven employees from the Winter Springs Parks and Recreation Department were recently honored by the Seminole County Fire Department (SCFD) for springing into action to save two dogs from a large house fire. The FOX 35 Care Force is now also honoring the employees.

Watch: Abandoned dog with head stuck in snack jar rescued in Pennsylvania

One stray pup is safe and sound this week after wandering around rural Pennsylvania alone and with her head trapped inside a plastic jar.

10-year-old chess prodigy defeats 60-year-old grandmaster

At 10 years old, Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest female chess player to defeat a grandmaster.

VIDEO: Orlando officer gives water to thirsty goose at Lake Eola amid rising temps

An Orlando Police Department bike officer was caught on video sharing water from his hand with Lucy the goose at Lake Eola Park, reminding everyone to stay hydrated in the heat.