Firefighters: 40-acre brush fire in Apopka 90% contained
The Florida Forest Service said the scene of the brush fire was located at 614 W. Ella J. Gilmore Street in Apopka.
Help wanted, but some businesses see shortage of job applicants
Congress approved a landmark COVID-19 relief bill Wednesday. In addition to stimulus checks, there is extra money added to unemployment. One labor expert says these unemployment benefits are keeping some potential employees at home.
Apopka assisted living facility finally receives coronavirus vaccine
The first doses of the coronavirus vaccine have finally arrived at Wellsprings Residence in Apopka -- one of many assisted living facilities that have been waiting.
Apopka Assisted Living Facility owner waits for first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered vaccines to be administered to nursing homes and assisted living facilities by the end of Sunday, some wonder if it will happen.
Owners of Apopka assisted living facility still waiting for vaccine
As many long-term care facilities are scheduling their second dose, some still haven't received their first dose.
'Feed the Need' food giveaway helps more than 500 Apopka families
Organizers said they were giving out enough to feed more than 500 families. People in line say they're not just looking to get food for themselves.
Apopka H.S. mourns death of assistant basketball coach after contracting COVID-19
Students and staff at Apopka High School are devastated over the loss of a beloved basketball coach.
Good Samaritan rescues baby about to crawl into traffic, police say
Apopka police officers said a Good Samaritan saved a baby from crawling into traffic after the child was left unattended by a mother who was under the influence of LSD.
Deputies release sketch of suspect wanted in fatal Apopka shooting
The sheriff's office says it happened just before 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday night on Hermit Smith Road.
Orange County leaders participate in this year's Apopka Christmas parade
The Orange County Sheriff's Office's Sheriff John Mina and other city and county leaders participated in this year's Apopka Christmas parade.
Students at second Orange County school don't receive message to quarantine
There is coronavirus quarantine confusion at two Orange County Schools. The district says families did not receive an automated voice message due to a glitch in the notification system.
40 guns stolen from Apopka gun shop
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the National Shooting Sports Foundation is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that will help arrest five people who stole guns from a shop in Apopka.
Animal sanctuary in Apopka responds to leopard attack at South Florida facility
A Florida man is recovering after being mauled by a leopard in South Florida.
Florida family throws special adoption ceremony for 4-year-old boy
Almost three years ago, Drew and Alecia opened the door to Theo: a sweet, scared little boy who soon would show them how full of energy and fire he is.
Apopka High School coach in medically-induced coma, battling COVID-19
An Orange County man who has been coaching youth baseball for decades is the latest person to test positive for the coronavirus.
