FOX 35 Backpack Brigade: Donate school supplies for Florida students

FOX 35's Care Force and One Heart for Women and Children have teamed up to help Florida families gather school supplies, so kids can focus on learning – and hopefully lessen the financial stress for moms, dads, guardians, and caregivers. Join us on Friday, Aug. 2, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Walmart Supercenter on Colonial Drive in Orlando. The FOX 35 Care Force will be out there collecting various school supplies kids need to be successful for the upcoming school year: backpacks, lunchboxes, crayons, pencils, notebooks, markers, and scissors, plus more.

Flavors of Florida festival at Disney Springs

Central Florida has a major perk with all the theme parks and attractions surrounding us. There are a few things you might not know, and that's because there are many tips, tricks, and secrets to these parks and special events. Michele Atwood with The Main Street Mouse has details on the Flavors of Florida festival at Disney Springs.

Couple helps to raise more than 250 kids at Florida’s Residing Hope

Our FOX35 Care Force is recognizing a special couple making a difference in the lives of hundreds of kids navigating through the foster care system. FOX35’s Amanda McKenzie spent time with Mike and Maritza Velez and their teen girls in their care at their Residing Hope cottage in Volusia County

Preview of EA Sports College Football 25

EA Sports College Football 25 will be released at midnight on July 19. FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell got a sneak peek and preview of the game for her new show on FOX Local, Overtime.

FOX 35 Morning Scoop: Join us for free ice cream

Summertime in Central Florida means it's hot and humid outside! Cool off with some ice cream from FOX 35! FOX 35's Good Day Orlando team (and ice cream truck) is hitting the road this summer to deliver some free ice cream to various places around town. Visit www.FOX35Orlando.com/icecream to see where we're headed next!

Marion County honors MasterChef Junior finalist

The Marion County Commission honored FOX 35's favorite MasterChef Junior finalist on Tuesday. Michael Seegobin was the runner-up in the nationwide competition aired on FOX 35 and FOX 51. Michael Seegobin was the runner-up in the nationwide competition aired on FOX 35 & FOX 51. His father, Dean Seegobin, is a Marion County Fire Department lieutenant.

Kids get to explore garbage truck

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

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.

FOX 35 Food Truck Throwdown

Get ready for a food face-off where Central Florida’s best food trucks battle it out in a dish-for-dish duel. Watch the latest food truck battle every Friday at 10 a.m. on FOX 35's Good Day Orlando Xtra.