An angel: Neighbor helps get scooter for woman who suffered stroke
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.
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: Neighbors helping neighbors during Hurricane Ian
FOX 35's David Martin talks to a couple whose mission to help those in need while trying to recover from Hurricane Ian.
FOX 35's David Martin talks to a couple whose mission to help those in need while trying to recover from Hurricane Ian.
FOX 35 Care Force: Thanking Central Florida's first responders with a hot meal after Hurricane Ian
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.
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.
FOX 35 Care Force: Feeding Hurricane Ian first responders
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.
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.
FOX 35 Care Force: Thanking Central Florida's first responders with a hot meal after Hurricane Ian
FOX 35 Care Force is thanking first responders who went above and beyond to help the community during Hurricane Ian by serving them a good meal.
FOX 35 Care Force is thanking first responders who went above and beyond to help the community during Hurricane Ian by serving them a good meal.
FOX 35 Care Force provides struggling Central Florida residents with ice, charging station
As we continue to recover from Hurricane Ian, know that FOX 35 is here with you – and for you. We will get through this together.
As we continue to recover from Hurricane Ian, know that FOX 35 is here with you – and for you. We will get through this together.
Local hero honored for helping rescue children from dangerous situations
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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'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
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.
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
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 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
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.
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.
FOX 35 Care Force: Florida deputy honored for rescuing family from burning car
An off-duty deputy who was driving home on I-95 came across a burning car and helped rescue the family inside.
An off-duty deputy who was driving home on I-95 came across a burning car and helped rescue the family inside.
FOX 35 Care Force: Orange County deputy honored for saving baby from burning apartment building
Orange County Deputy William Puzynski scaled the building to rescue the child, assisted by two other deputies.
Orange County Deputy William Puzynski scaled the building to rescue the child, assisted by two other deputies.
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.
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
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.
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.