Local hero honored for helping rescue children from dangerous situations
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Teresa Jaap with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office is our latest FOX 35 Care Force Award recipient for her work helping to protect children in dangerous situations.

Remembering Gabby: Neighbors help clean up roadside memorial for young girl who died in Florida

The FOX 35 Care Force Award recognizes peoples' actions in Central Florida who are doing good things to make their community or neighborhood a better place for everyone. Email FOX35CareForce@FOX.com to nominate someone deserving of our next Care Force Award.

Remembering Gabby: Neighbors clean up girl's overgrown memorial
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The Rossi Family drove by a memorial for Gabby, a young girl who was hit by a car after she got off the school bus. The family decided one day to go out and clean up the girl's memorial, which had become overgrown with plants.

Community rallies to help nursing assistant
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The FOX 35 Care Force highlights people who go above and beyond for others here in Central Florida. When one woman found herself in need of assistance, her neighbors stepped up to pay it forward.

Man dubbed 'Dogfather of Flagler County' on mission to rescue as many pooches possible

Nick DeSantis is known as the "Dogfather of Flagler County." He says he is simply a servant to the lost paws of this world, adding that rescue dogs are the greatest gift that God ever gave us.

Meet 'The Dogfather' of Flagler County
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Nick DeSantis is known as the The Dogfather of Flagler County because he has made it his mission to rescue as many dogs as possible.

Cancer survivor spends time driving other cancer patients to treatment appointments
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FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt presents the Care Force Award to a local woman who survived cancer and now spends her time helping other cancer patients get to their appointments.

FOX 35 Care Force: Seminole County Sheriff's Office employee honored for helping inmates get back into society after release
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FOX 35 is recognizing Valeria Penny, a re-entry coordinator at the Seminole County Correctional Facility, with our Care Force award for her efforts to get inmates back into society after their release. She goes above and beyond by not just helping them while in jail, but by continuing to influence them when they are released.

Kissimmee Police lieutenant honored for community work
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FOX 35 is honoring local hero with our Care Force award. Kissimmee Police Lt. James Napier is a man with a big heart who is helping families in need.

FOX 35 Care Force: Kissimmee police lieutenant honored for volunteer work with children
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Kissimmee Police Lieutenant James Napier is being honored with the FOX 35 Care Force for going above and beyond for kids in his community. He recently helped raise $500 for the local Boys & Girls Club and helps lay mulch for a children's playground.

Brookie's Boxes: Flagler County fire lieutenant creates sensory boxes to help kids with sensory concerns

The latest FOX 35 Care Force Award recognizes Flagler County Fire Rescue Lieutenant Jon Moscowitz, who created sensory boxes filled with toys and gadgets that first responders can use to help calm children with sensory concerns during emergent or stressful situations.

Florida fire lieutenant creates sensory boxes to comfort kids with special needs during emergencies
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FOX 35's Care Force is recognizing a Flagler County Fire Rescue lieutenant for his creation of sensory boxes that can be installed in emergency vehicles to help calm children with special needs during medical situations.

Daytona Beach Police step up to help family in need, seen dumpster diving for toys

A man dumpster diving for toys for his family in Daytona Beach was rescued by two officers and the police chief in a time when he really needed support.

FOX 35 Care Force: Local firefighter inspires team with positivity
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FOX 35 is honoring Orange County Battalion Chief Shannon Teamer for using her positive attitude to motivate women and men in the department.