1 hurt in Apopka shooting, suspect in custody, deputies say

The Orange County Sheriff's Office said a man has been rushed to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting Thursday morning in Apopka. A suspect believed to be connected to the shooting has been taken into custody, deputies said.

Investigation underway after dozens of turtles found dead in Apopka pond

Wildlife officials and the City of Apopka are investigating after dozens of dead turtles were found in a local pond, prompting concern from residents and a viewer tip to FOX 35 News.

Woman accused of pointing rifle at mother, toddler in Apopka

A convicted felon was arrested after allegedly pointing a rifle at a mother and her 3-year-old son while on a walk in Apopka, according to police reports.

Apopka shooting: Man found shot in neighborhood, taken to hospital, police say

A man was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday after being found with gunshot wounds in an Apopka neighborhood, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Florida man accused of killing dog after facing eviction, police say

An Apopka man is accused of animal cruelty after investigators say he killed his dog and buried it on the property where he lived after being unable to find a new home for the animal.

Former Apopka high school teacher accused of sexual relationship with student

A former Orange County school teacher is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with one of his students, according to the Apopka Police Department.

Florida man arrested in $328M cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme: DOJ

A 34-year-old Florida man, who served as the president and CEO of an alleged cryptocurrency investment firm, has been accused of running a $328 million Ponzi scheme, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Apopka shooting: 2 people found dead in general store were brother, sister, police say

The Apopka Police Department released new details into its investigation into the deaths of two people who were found on Friday night inside a general store. Police identified the two people as brother and sister and said their deaths were the result of a murder-suicide.

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.