FOX 35 Care Force: Orlando Police substance abuse victim advocate honored
The call could come any day at any time, and it's Lauren Sumeersarnauth?s job to answer that call and provide compassion and resources to people in the worst moments of their lives. She is the one and only substance abuse victim advocate at the OPD. She responds to all overdose deaths, maintains 24/7 on-call coverage, follows up with families, makes referrals for surviving victims and partners with care organizations in the community. The OPD conducts donation drives for Christmas gifts, Easter baskets and back-to-school supplies in an effort to support the smallest victims of the opioid epidemic. Throughout the year, Sumeersarnauth also hosts advocacy and awareness events to bring resources together for hundreds struggling with opioid abuse. She also coordinates and partners with Project Noelle, a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to families and children who have been affected by the loss of a parent due to an overdose.
The call could come any day at any time, and it's Lauren Sumeersarnauth?s job to answer that call and provide compassion and resources to people in the worst moments of their lives. She is the one and only substance abuse victim advocate at the OPD. She responds to all overdose deaths, maintains 24/7 on-call coverage, follows up with families, makes referrals for surviving victims and partners with care organizations in the community. The OPD conducts donation drives for Christmas gifts, Easter baskets and back-to-school supplies in an effort to support the smallest victims of the opioid epidemic. Throughout the year, Sumeersarnauth also hosts advocacy and awareness events to bring resources together for hundreds struggling with opioid abuse. She also coordinates and partners with Project Noelle, a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to families and children who have been affected by the loss of a parent due to an overdose.
FOX 35 Care Force: Econ River High School teacher
Econ River High School?s English teacher, Bob Strodtbeck, is being honored by the FOX 35 Care Force for his dedication to the lives of his students. On Aug. 19, Strodtbeck achieved a significant milestone when he worked 2,633 days straight, which is the equivalent to more than 14 school years without missing a day of work.
Econ River High School?s English teacher, Bob Strodtbeck, is being honored by the FOX 35 Care Force for his dedication to the lives of his students. On Aug. 19, Strodtbeck achieved a significant milestone when he worked 2,633 days straight, which is the equivalent to more than 14 school years without missing a day of work.
FOX 35 Care Force: Retired baker Ben Breslauer
The FOX 35 Care Force is saluting a retired baker who's making a difference at the Roth Family Jewish Community Center in Maitland. Ben Breslauer is teaching adults who have special needs how to bread and then employing them at the JCC.
The FOX 35 Care Force is saluting a retired baker who's making a difference at the Roth Family Jewish Community Center in Maitland. Ben Breslauer is teaching adults who have special needs how to bread and then employing them at the JCC.
Chef Kamal Philibert teaches, inspires local kids
In this FOX 35 Care Force segment, we honor Chef Kamal Philibert, who volunteers his time at a local community center to teach and inspire children. FOX 35?s Amanda Ruiz has the story.
In this FOX 35 Care Force segment, we honor Chef Kamal Philibert, who volunteers his time at a local community center to teach and inspire children. FOX 35?s Amanda Ruiz has the story.
Summer Block Party: Honoring Alvin Campbell
During our Summer Block Party, FOX 35 is showing some of the cities and towns around Central Florida, and the businesses and restaurants that make those neighborhood's special. On this segment, we're honoring Eatonville community volunteer Alvin Campbell. Good Day Orlando every Friday from 4 a.m. - 10 a.m. to see our next Summer Block Party road show.
During our Summer Block Party, FOX 35 is showing some of the cities and towns around Central Florida, and the businesses and restaurants that make those neighborhood's special. On this segment, we're honoring Eatonville community volunteer Alvin Campbell. Good Day Orlando every Friday from 4 a.m. - 10 a.m. to see our next Summer Block Party road show.
FOX 35 Care Force: Seminole County Deputy Carl Tipton
We first told you about the Red Suitcase Ministry five years ago when Seminole County Sheriff's Office Deputy Carl Tipton helped a homeless veteran off the streets. Tipton has had man more success stories over the years. Tipton joins Good Day Orlando to share updates on his good work in the community.
We first told you about the Red Suitcase Ministry five years ago when Seminole County Sheriff's Office Deputy Carl Tipton helped a homeless veteran off the streets. Tipton has had man more success stories over the years. Tipton joins Good Day Orlando to share updates on his good work in the community.
FOX 35 Care Force honors FHP trooper for reviving child who drowned at pool party
The FOX 35 Care Force is honoring the heroic work of a Florida Highway Patrol officer who sprang into action while off duty to revive a young boy who was found at the bottom of a family pool during a party.
The FOX 35 Care Force is honoring the heroic work of a Florida Highway Patrol officer who sprang into action while off duty to revive a young boy who was found at the bottom of a family pool during a party.
FOX 35 Care Force: Trooper revives child who drowned
The FOX35 Care Force is honoring the heroic work of a Florida Highway Patrol officer who sprang into action while off duty to revive a young boy who was found at the bottom of a family pool during a party.
The FOX35 Care Force is honoring the heroic work of a Florida Highway Patrol officer who sprang into action while off duty to revive a young boy who was found at the bottom of a family pool during a party.
Summer Block Party: Recognizing a Winter Garden resident
During our Summer Block Party, FOX 35 is showing some of the cities and towns around Central Florida, and the businesses and restaurants that make those neighborhood's special. Today, the FOX 35 Care Force and FOX 35's Morgan Parrish helps to honor Winter Garden resident David Johnson. Watch Good Day Orlando every Friday from 4 a.m. - 10 a.m. to see our next Summer Block Party road show.
During our Summer Block Party, FOX 35 is showing some of the cities and towns around Central Florida, and the businesses and restaurants that make those neighborhood's special. Today, the FOX 35 Care Force and FOX 35's Morgan Parrish helps to honor Winter Garden resident David Johnson. Watch Good Day Orlando every Friday from 4 a.m. - 10 a.m. to see our next Summer Block Party road show.
Seminole County deputy revives young girl after drowning in family pool
The FOX 35 Care Force is honoring the heroic work of a Seminole County deputy who sprang into action to revive a toddler who had fallen into a family pool and drowned.
The FOX 35 Care Force is honoring the heroic work of a Seminole County deputy who sprang into action to revive a toddler who had fallen into a family pool and drowned.
FOX 35 Care Force: Seminole County deputy revives child
This week, the FOX 35 Care Force is honoring the heroic work of a Seminole County deputy who sprang into action to revive a toddler who had fallen into a family pool and drowned. Deputy Gibran Bakhshi said he was in the right place at the right time to receive the urgent 911 call, and the young girl is expected to make a full recovery.
This week, the FOX 35 Care Force is honoring the heroic work of a Seminole County deputy who sprang into action to revive a toddler who had fallen into a family pool and drowned. Deputy Gibran Bakhshi said he was in the right place at the right time to receive the urgent 911 call, and the young girl is expected to make a full recovery.
Honoring 'Miss Carol' on 33 years of letter carrier service
FOX 35 Care Force is honoring "Miss Carol" who is retiring after 33 years of letter carrier service in Osteen.
FOX 35 Care Force is honoring "Miss Carol" who is retiring after 33 years of letter carrier service in Osteen.
Honoring Mentor of The Year: Cheryl Blakeney
On this segment of FOX 35 Care Force, we honor Mentor of the Year, Cheryl Blakeney.
On this segment of FOX 35 Care Force, we honor Mentor of the Year, Cheryl Blakeney.
4 Flagler County deputies help to save a man threatening to jump off of overpass
The FOX35 Care Force is honoring several Flagler County deputies for their efforts to save a man who was threatening to jump off of a bridge and into oncoming traffic.
The FOX35 Care Force is honoring several Flagler County deputies for their efforts to save a man who was threatening to jump off of a bridge and into oncoming traffic.
Honoring 4 deputies who helped a man in distress
The FOX35 Care Force is honoring several Flagler County deputies for their efforts to save a man who was threatening to jump off of a bridge and into oncoming traffic.
The FOX35 Care Force is honoring several Flagler County deputies for their efforts to save a man who was threatening to jump off of a bridge and into oncoming traffic.
Rollins College student honored for creating charity for children in hospital
Rollins College senior Cecilia Hernandez created Project for Hope to donate stuffed animals to kids in the hospital.
Rollins College senior Cecilia Hernandez created Project for Hope to donate stuffed animals to kids in the hospital.
FOX 35 Care Force: Honoring Project for Hope founder
Rollins College Senior created Project for Hope to donate stuffed animals to kids in the hospital. Cecilia Hernandez knows first-hand what it is like to be in and out of hospitals due to several health complications. Since 2012, her charity has grown to include volunteers who have helped donate more than 1,000 stuffed animals to the Ronald McDonald House of Central Florida.
Rollins College Senior created Project for Hope to donate stuffed animals to kids in the hospital. Cecilia Hernandez knows first-hand what it is like to be in and out of hospitals due to several health complications. Since 2012, her charity has grown to include volunteers who have helped donate more than 1,000 stuffed animals to the Ronald McDonald House of Central Florida.
Local elementary students donate business earnings to nonprofits
Billie Taylor, Annabelle Wright and Grayson Salmons sell plastic critters to students at Woodlands Elementary School, where they are in fifth grade together. To date, they have donated their profits to three local charities: Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge, the food pantry at Woodlands Elementary and The Sharing Center, a social services hub. The students talk about their mission and why it's important.
Billie Taylor, Annabelle Wright and Grayson Salmons sell plastic critters to students at Woodlands Elementary School, where they are in fifth grade together. To date, they have donated their profits to three local charities: Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge, the food pantry at Woodlands Elementary and The Sharing Center, a social services hub. The students talk about their mission and why it's important.
Orlando firefighters, dispatcher reunite after saving man's life
Orlando Fire Station 3 and a dispatcher are reuniting with a man they saved after he suffered a severe cardiac arrest.
Orlando Fire Station 3 and a dispatcher are reuniting with a man they saved after he suffered a severe cardiac arrest.
Attachment helps student in wheelchair push delivery cart
A student in a wheelchair wanted to take part in the coffee and paper delivery at Lyman High School, but she couldn?t push the cart, so the engineering department devised a solution.
A student in a wheelchair wanted to take part in the coffee and paper delivery at Lyman High School, but she couldn?t push the cart, so the engineering department devised a solution.