Apopka mayor sues political rival, claiming she doesn’t meet residency requirements

Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson has filed a lawsuit against his political opponent, County Commissioner Christine Moore, claiming Moore does not qualify to appear on the mayoral ballot because she has not been a resident long enough.

Family mourns 94-year-old grandmother killed in Apopka crash

A 94-year-old woman, Aida Maldonado, was killed in Apopka when a speeding Mustang crashed into the LYNX van she was riding in.

2 killed, 2 injured in Apopka crash, troopers say

The crash happened just after 6 p.m. Sunday on Rock Springs Road near Alexandria Place Drive.

Firefighters battle blaze at Apopka-area home

Fire crews from Orange County and Apopka responded Monday to a house fire that tore through an abandoned home, officials said.

Man arrested in Apopka after shooting 4-year-old boy in the chest, deputies say

A 28-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly shot his girlfriend's 4-year-old son in the chest while fighting with the boy's father last month in Apopka.

Arrest made in Orange County shooting of 4-year-old boy
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A man accused of shooting a 4-year-old boy last month in Apopka has now been arrested. Rey Campos, a convicted felon, is the boyfriend of the boy's mother. The boy is expected to survive.

Renovation aid program relaunches in Apopka
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Some homeowners in Apopka could be eligible for renovation grants. The Community Redevelopment Agency as relaunched its aid program. Antranette Forbes, City of Apopka's economic development director, joins Good Day Orlando to explain more about who can apply and what the program can do to help.

Search for missing Apopka teen
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has issued a missing child alert for a 14-year-old Savannah Singer from Apopka. Anyone with information is asked to call the Apopka Police Department at (407) 703-1757 or 911.

OCPS substitute teacher under investigation after threats
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An Orange County substitute teacher is banned from OCPS property after making "concerning comments" using "threatening words" to students, authorities said. It happened last Friday at Piedmont Lakes Middle School near Apopka. Sheriff's deputies say no crime was committed.

Mural at center of alleged plagiarism dispute removed in Apopka

A mural at the center of a plagiarism dispute in downtown Apopka has been removed, leaving a plain white wall in its place.

FOX 35 Care Force: Wekiva High School SRO
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The FOX 35 Care Force is saluting Wekiva High School Student Resource Officer George Spearman. From a freshman at Evans High School to a dedicated school resource officer, Spearman's path is a testament to the power of positive influence and the unexpected turns life can take. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz introduces us to Spearman and what makes him special.

Apopka mural sparks plagiarism allegation dispute

A new mural in downtown Apopka has drawn accusations of plagiarism after an artist from Iowa claimed the design closely resembled her earlier work.

School zone speed cameras to be added next school year
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Orange County Public Schools will install speed zone cameras starting in September 2026, months after neighboring Brevard County scrapped its program. The plan, approved under a new county ordinance, will begin with a limited rollout and expand to 16 additional school zones the following year. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie fills us in on all the latest details.

Apopka man fights off bear attack as Florida readies first hunt in decade

A Central Florida man says he fought off a black bear outside his mother-in-law’s home in Apopka after the animal charged and bit him last week. What We Know