Trinity Prep student receives national award
A junior at Winter Park's Trinity Prep has been gifted the "National Making a Difference On and Off the Field" award.
Flagler County deputy saves toddler, grandmother from sinking car crashed in ditch
FOX 35’s Amanda McKenzie presented one of the responding deputies with the FOX 35 Care Force Award.
Deputies save grandma, child from sinking car
Deputies in Flagler County were honored with a FOX 35 Care Force award for rescuing a grandmother and a child from a sinking car.
MLK Day of Service
Central Florida celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Locals are honoring the late civil rights icon with a day of service.
Florida teacher battling cancer receives donated sick time from fellow educators
A mother’s online plea has garnered hundreds of social media shares.
Orange County Mayor's Toy Drive wraps up
Over 11,000 gifts were collected during Orange County Mayor Jerry Deming's annual toy drive, which will be given to nearly 500 families.
FOX 35 Care Force: Winter Park police officer connects with local kids over Slurpees
Police officers aren’t just about fighting crime and catching bad guys, but making their presence known in the community and making a positive impact.
FOX 35 Care Force: Using Slurpee's to connect
A Winter Park officer is being highlighted for her unique approach to engaging with the community
Annual Jingle Bell Run kicks off in Baldwin Park
FOX 35's Matt Trezza speaks with participants at the Jingle Bell run in Baldwin Park.
Orange County Mayor's Toy Drive 2023
The FOX 35 Care Force has teamed up with the Orange County Mayor's Toy Drive to help bring holiday cheer to children within the community. Here's how you can help donate to families in need.
Oviedo school resource officer receives FOX 35 Care Force Award
FOX 35 Care Force is recognizing one officer going above and beyond the call of duty to help spread some holiday cheer.
Honoring Oviedo SRO Ashley Pierce
FOX 35 Care Force is recognizing one officer going above and beyond the call of duty to help spread some holiday cheer. Lawton Chiles Middle School Resource Officer Ashley Pierce has made it her mission every year for the past five years to organize a food drive for Thanksgiving baskets. This year, 45 families benefited from the generosity.
Quilters in The Villages spend hundreds of hours crafting for Tunnel to Towers Foundation
Once a week at the Hibiscus Recreation Center, a group of a few dozen women combine their pastimes and their passions.
1,000 military families treated to free vacations in Orlando
This weekend, 1,000 military families are in the midst of enjoying a free vacation. It’s all thanks to Westgate Resorts.
FOX 35 Shop and Drop
David Martin speaks with Orange County firefighters, Santa, and other participants at the FOX 35 Care Force Shop and Drop event.
Local NFL mom gives back to Central Florida
Velzina Williams is continuing her tradition of giving back to the community during the holidays. This year, she's helping deliver plush animals to pediatric cancer patients at AdventHealth, handing out food and delivering toys.
Women crafting quilts for cancer patients
A group of Central Florida ladies are working on a labor of love by making quilts. They are retired but are still hard at work giving gifts to people battling cancer, but the patients are the only ones they're helping.
Local organization sheds light on mental health
The FOX 35 Care Force is highlighting a local organization, Peer Support Space, a local hub for mental health resources. Executive Director Yasmin Flastersein said the organization works to help others use "the power of lived experience to support, educate, and guide one another while providing additional, free options for mental wellness."
FOX 35 Care Force teams up with Mayor Demings
The FOX 35 Care Force has teamed up with Orange County Major Jerry Demings for the 13th annual Mayor's Holiday Toy Drive. There are a few weeks left to help children in need this year by donating toys. You can drop off toys at any Orange County fire station, any Orange County Parks and Recreation facility or shop online.
Volunteers pack Thanksgiving meals for local families
The FOX 35 Care Force is saluting community heroes that are volunteering their time to pack Thanksgiving meals for local families.