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Traffic stop near Apopka schools triggers lockdown, multiple detentions
Students at several schools near Apopka experienced a chaotic start to the day on Friday after a traffic stop led to multiple detentions and a temporary campus lockdown. Florida Highway Patrol said a trooper pulled over a car near Apopka High School for running a stop sign. While the driver remained in the vehicle, four passengers attempted to flee. All five occupants were detained and handed over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
APOPKA, Fla. - Apopka High School was briefly put on a "secure hold" on Friday morning due to police activity in the area related to a Border Patrol operation, officials said.
During a hold procedure, students must stay in their classrooms and clear the hallways, while adults secure doors, account for everyone, and continue normal activities until an "All Clear" is given.
The hold was lifted shortly before 8 a.m.
What we know:
Officials said the situation began around 6 a.m. when the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) conducted a traffic stop near the campus on Martin Street.
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According to authorities, five people fled from the vehicle during the stop, prompting a law enforcement search in the surrounding area. All five individuals have since been taken into custody and turned over to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
What they're saying:
"The people inside the vehicle fled and were pursued," a police spokesperson said. "5 suspects were apprehended and it was believed the 6th had fled toward school property, leading to the hold. It was finally determined only 5 people were in the vehicle, and all were in custody, and the hold was lifted just before 8am."
What we don't know:
No further details have been released about the individuals involved and the nature of the traffic stop.
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5 arrested in Border Patrol operation near Apopka schools
Apopka High School was briefly put on a "secure hold" on Friday morning due to police activity in the area related to a Border Patrol operation, officials said.
FOX 35 News is working to gather more information from Border Patrol, which FHP identified as the lead agency in the case.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Apopka Police Department and the Florida Highway Patrol on August 15, 2025.