Kids get to explore garbage truck
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Excitement filled the air at Give Kids The World Village as young residents experienced a special treat from the local fire department.

Sanford Middle Schoolers working on final project for veterinary class
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FOX 35's Marley Capper talks with the Sanford Middle school teacher behind the veterinary classes being offered at the school. The students are finishing up their final project for the year and are learning that their voices can be used to help find these animals in the shelters homes.

Honoring heroes who saved woman from sinking car
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The FOX 35 Care Force is honoring some heroic firefighters from Orange County Fire Rescue Station 42 in Pine Hills. They rescued a woman from a sinking vehicle.

Woman reunites more than 2,500 lost pets
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FOX35 Care Force is recognizing the impressive work of Judy Charuhas, a woman with a heart of gold, as she leads a group of volunteers to reunite lost pets with their families.

Why learning hands only CPR is important
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Seminole County Fire Lieutenants Dave Williams and Jose Neluna tell us why learning hands only CPR can be truly life saving, explain the basics of how it is properly done and where you can sign up to be certified.

Director of victim services in Orange County honored with CareForce award

Erin McCaulley, the director of victim services in Orange County, has dedicated more than 20 years to serving victims and families in our community.

The Careforce Award presented to Erin McCaulley, Director of Victims Services
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The Careforce Award presented to Erin McCaulley, Director of Victims Services for the city of Orlando. She has served victims and survivors of abuse and violence from Orange and Osceola counties.

Port Orange Police Department volunteer surprised with 100th birthday celebration: 'I just love it'

Mary Wittmeyer was stunned walking into the Port Orange Police Department for what she thought would be a quick meeting. Instead, it was a birthday party for her in a room filled with local leaders, her fellow Volunteers in Policing Services (known as VIPS) and there was another surprise on her 100th birthday.

Port Orange Police volunteer turns 100
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Mary Wittmeyer was stunned walking into the Port Orange Police Department for what she thought would be a quick meeting. Instead, it was a birthday party for her in a room filled with local leaders, her fellow Volunteers in Policing Services (known as VIPS) and there was another surprise on her 100th Birthday.

Former Hunter's Creek Elementary student pays it forward, builds 'math park'

A Central Florida high school student is paying it forward by building a park for kids with a twist. Students at Hunter's Creek Elementary can now play in a new park. It doesn't have any slides or swings but instead features math.

Seminole County victim advocate coordinator honored with FOX 35 Care Force Award

FOX 35 is recognizing the work of a special kind of first responder – a victim advocate. Victim advocates like Linmary Green often meet people during the worst hours and days of their lives. They provide support and assistance through all sorts of trauma, like a child drowning, fatal fires, shootings and violence.

Member of victim advocate unit honored with award
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Linmary Green, a member of the Seminole County Sheriff's Office's victim advocate unit, was honored with a FOX 35 35 Care Award.

Lady Lake PD honors officer's life saving efforts
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The FOX 35 Care Force is recognizing Sgt. Heather Couch, after she helped save a life during a deadly shooting. Her actions have earned her a medal.

Southern Cross Service Dogs
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A West Orange County company is training dogs to be of service to military veterans.

First responders honored for Hurricane Ian efforts
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Orange County first responders were honored for their efforts to rescue people during Hurricane Ian.

Medal of Valor awarded in response to deadly fire
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While people were running out of a massive warehouse fire in Orlando, firefighters ran inside. The deadly fire in 2022 claimed the lives of four people.

Firefighter awarded for response to warehouse fire
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FOX 35 spoke to an Orange County fire lieutenant who was awarded with a medal of valor for his response to a deadly warehouse fire.