ORLANDO, Fla. — Channel 9 meteorologist Brian Shields has made it his goal to recognize the good that’s happening in Central Florida amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
Locals are asked to submit their pandemic heroes, along with a photo, so he can #SpreadGoodNews on Channel 9 Eyewitness News each weekday morning. Click here for more information on how to participate.
From grocery store workers to nurses and entire towns, keep scrolling for your daily dose of good news to keep you going in turbulent, uncertain times.
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Let me know who your pandemic hero is! Leave a comment with a picture. I will highlight a hero each morning on Channel 9 (4:30-7 AM). #SpreadGoodNews
Posted by Brian Shields, WFTV on Thursday, 26 March 2020
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Volunteers helping the homeless
Reply with your heroes (picture too)! I’m highlighting this group on Channel 9 this morning. #SpreadGoodNews From Tri...
Posted by Brian Shields, WFTV on Friday, 20 March 2020
Joseph Rosario, Publix worker and cancer survivor
Reply with your hero in this pandemic. Leave a picture too. I’m showing your heroes on Channel 9 each morning!...
Posted by Brian Shields, WFTV on Monday, 23 March 2020
The town of Celebration
Today's Pandemic Hero: The town of Celebration! They did a car parade for Elizabeth & Lauren's birthdys! The video is on...
Posted by Brian Shields, WFTV on Tuesday, 24 March 2020
Multi-generational helpers
Our hero of the day...two of them! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Send me your heroes by replying with info and a pic — I’ll show them on...
Posted by Brian Shields, WFTV on Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Health care worker Frances
Let me know your pandemic hero. Leave a comment & a picture. I’m showing the heroes on Channel 9 every morning. Today’s...
Posted by Brian Shields, WFTV on Thursday, 26 March 2020
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Brothers and Publix workers
Let me know your pandemic hero. Post a comment and pic. I’ll have a hero of the day, each morning on Channel 9. Today’s...
Posted by Brian Shields, WFTV on Friday, 27 March 2020
Health care worker and interpreter
Our hero of the day is Marie! Send me your heroes (with a pic) here or on 9family.com From Wendy (daughter): My Mom,...
Posted by Brian Shields, WFTV on Monday, 30 March 2020
Respiratory therapist at ORMC
Our hero of the day is Michelle from ORMC! Who is your hero? Let me know (include a pic). Heroes are on Channel 9 each...
Posted by Brian Shields, WFTV on Tuesday, 31 March 2020
Truck drivers
Today’s heroes: Truckers! Let me know your hero and we’ll highlight many on Channel 9 each morning. Sent in by...
Posted by Brian Shields, WFTV on Wednesday, 1 April 2020
Ocala Regional Trauma Unit
Our heroes today: The Ocala Regional Trauma Unit! Thank you for all you are doing. Thank you for your sacrifice. We are showing the heroes on Channel 9 each morning. #SpreadGoodNews WFTV 9 Family Connection
Posted by Brian Shields, WFTV on Thursday, 2 April 2020
Management at the Walmart Neighborhood Market in Apopka
Who’s your hero? Let me know & I’ll keep highlighting them on Channel 9 each morning. Today’s heroes: The management at...
Posted by Brian Shields, WFTV on Friday, 3 April 2020
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