FIGHT FOR AIR CLIMB

For fifteen years some very determined climbers have fought their way up hundreds of stairs all to raise money to beat lung disease and during the pandemic, their mission has only gotten stronger.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orange County Sheriff and some deputies spent Saturday morning at Exploria Stadium climbing for a good cause. READ: Do you travel regularly through Orange County? The county wants your thoughtsVideo shows Sheriff John Mina taking on 1,000 stairs as part of the 15th annual “Fight For Air Climb” fundraiser. The event raises money for the American Lung Association in its fight against lung disease. Photos: Orange County deputies, residents help raise more than $84K to fight against lung diseaseExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 11 Orange County deputies, residents help raise more than $84K to fight against lung diseaseOrganizers said 176 participants this year raised $84,646.

Here’s some great news for those who live and work in Orlando, Lakeland and Deltona: Your cities have tied for first place for the cleanest metropolitan areas in the country for 24-hour particle solution, the American Lung Association reports.