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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Linmary Green, a member of the Seminole County Sheriff's Office's victim advocate unit, was honored with a FOX 35 35 Care Award.
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
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.
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
A West Orange County company is training dogs to be of service to military veterans.
A West Orange County company is training dogs to be of service to military veterans.
First responders honored for Hurricane Ian efforts
Orange County first responders were honored for their efforts to rescue people during Hurricane Ian.
Orange County first responders were honored for their efforts to rescue people during Hurricane Ian.
Medal of Valor awarded in response to deadly fire
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.
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
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.
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.
Boy gifted with new bike after his was stolen
Community members in Central Florida stepped up to gift 9-year-old Frankie Stewart with a new bicycle and a shed to keep it in after his original bike, which was a Christmas gift, was stolen from him.
Community members in Central Florida stepped up to gift 9-year-old Frankie Stewart with a new bicycle and a shed to keep it in after his original bike, which was a Christmas gift, was stolen from him.
Volunteers upgrade local couple's home
A local couple got help from the community when volunteers cleaned up their yard and upgraded their outdoor living space through Rebuilding Together.
A local couple got help from the community when volunteers cleaned up their yard and upgraded their outdoor living space through Rebuilding Together.
Florida student athlete honored with national award
David Hull, a student-athlete at Trinity Prep, was honored for his leadership both on and off the field.
David Hull, a student-athlete at Trinity Prep, was honored for his leadership both on and off the field.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.