FOX 35 Care Force: Seminole County firefighter goes above and beyond to mentor peers

No one knows what it is like to be a firefighter – like another firefighter.  The Seminole County Fire Department has set up a peer support team to help members debrief with others who have been in their boots. 

FOX 35 Care Force: Seminole County firefighter goes above and beyond to mentor peers
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No one knows what it is like to be a firefighter ? like another firefighter.? The Seminole County Fire Department has set up a peer support team to help members debrief with others who have been in their boots. Lieutenant Josh Marzolf leads the Seminole County Fire Department's peer support team.

Florida mom finds joy in giving back to her community
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Meet Velzina Williams. The Florida native has been filling up on giving back ever since she was a little girl growing up in Polk County. It continued when she became an NFL mom of two sons, and joined the NFL Moms Player?s Organization. Her philanthropic spirit has been passed on to her own children.

Coffee for heroes: First Responder's Coffee Company benefiting front liners
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Brent Tucker, owner and founder of the brand new, First Responder?s Coffee Company, is committed to selling coffee with a purpose, which is to help fund training and equipment for front liners with proceeds of sales.

Smiles Nite Club bartender given 'lifesaving award' following Florida bar shooting

A bartender at Smiles Nite Club in Palm Coast, Florida who hopped over the bar to intervene after a man allegedly walked in with a gun, pointed it at his girlfriend, and then started shooting inside the bar was recently recognized with a lifesaving award from the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

Orlando's 'Page 15' program teaches kids to harness power and potential through writing

Comfy beanbag chairs, colorful rugs and rows and rows of books neatly stacked on shelves set the stage – literally – for the Page 15 after school program in Orlando.

Florida man honors wife's memory by selling her Christmas collection
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Bryan Salisbury?s wife, Debbie, loved Christmas -- and even had her own Christmas room, Tragically, Debbie lost her life in a car accident. Even through the pain, Bryan has found hope -- and a way to help someone else. He's decided to sell his wife's Christmas collection and hopes the money raised will help those impacted by Hurricane Ian.

FOX 35 Care Force: Thanking first responders
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The FOX 35 Care Force is thanking first responders for all they did for the community during Hurricane Ian by serving them a good meal.

Thousands find courage, hope at 2022 Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk in Orlando

Thousands of people wearing pink tutus, pink shirts, and pink ribbons – and each with their own inspirational and courageous story – came out to Orlando's Lake Eola Park on Saturday for the 2022 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.

Join FOX 35 at the 2022 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in Orlando: How to register

FOX 35 Orlando and FOX 35 Care Force have teamed up with AdventHealth for the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29, at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando.

An angel: Neighbor helps get scooter for woman who suffered stroke
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Paola Buendia, who lives in Winter Springs, recently suffered a stroke, significantly impacting her ability to get around. When a neighbor saw her walking over a mile to pick up her children from school, she stepped in to help however she could. In addition to offering a ride home, she inspired the community to help Buendia with her mobility -- and independence -- again.

FOX 35 Care Force: Feeding Hurricane Ian first responders
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FOX 35 Care Force is thanking first responders who are going above and beyond to help the community after Hurricane Ian by serving them a good meal courtesy of Gator's Dockside.