8 Waves volunteer includes animals to inspire kids to read
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. — Through Winter Garden nonprofit 8 Waves, volunteers help children improve their reading skills and…
Retired Marine paying it forward, helping military families
ORLANDO, Fla. — Military families are close to the heart of this week’s Everyday Hero. John Stafford is…
Volunteer helps young writers through Orlando writing camp
ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orlando-area volunteer is helping inspire the next generation of storytellers through a unique summer…
Volunteer helps children at New Hope for Kids in Maitland
MAITLAND, Fla. — For children coping with the loss of a loved one, a life-threatening illness or another…
Volunteer bring together Juneteenth & Pride through event
ORLANDO, Fla. — For the second year in a row, Aliyah Proctor has helped bring together hundreds of…
Doctor helps children leave illness behind at summer camp
EUSTIS, Fla. — For children living with serious medical conditions, Camp Boggy Creek offers something many of them…
Passenger helps Lynx bus driver, calls 911 after distress
ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s often said if you stay ready, then you don’t have to get ready. These…
FBI agent in charge of Pulse probe reflects a decade later
ORLANDO, Fla. — Hundreds of law enforcement officials from across Central Florida and across the state and country responded…
Former professional football player inspiring youth
ORLANDO, Fla. — This week’s Everyday Hero makes it his mission to encourage students to exercise, stay healthy…
Volunteer giving back to United Against Poverty
ORLANDO, Fla. — Everyday Hero Ray Jones is all about helping people break the cycle of poverty while…
Longtime volunteer helping at Christian Service Center
ORLANDO, Fla. — Helping those in need of everyday essentials is a life goal for this week’s Everyday Hero,…
Teen volunteers time with Second Harvest food bank
ORLANDO, Fla. — A Central Florida teen is on a mission to make sure people can put food on…