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.

'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.

Beloved Apopka basketball coach dies after battle with COVID-19
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A basketball coach in Apopka has died. Students and staff are mourning the death of assistant basketball coach Earl Graham who died last week after battle with COVID-19.

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.

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.

COVID charge on receipt
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A COVID admin fee was included on the receipt of an Apopka-area business.

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.

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. 

Apopka baseball coach battling COVID-19
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A beloved baseball coach has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and has been placed in a medically-induced coma as he fights for his life.

Wekiwa Springs reopens after reports of missing diver

Wekiwa Springs State Park reopened in the early afternoon, Tuesday, after an all-out search for a missing diver.

City of Apopka partners with COVID Safe Pass app to keep customers safe

Businesses in Apopka are hoping to earn a "Gold Seal Standard," part of a voluntary program certifying that employers and employees have been tested for COVID-19.

City of Apopka partners with COVID Safe Pass app
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Businesses in Apopka are hoping to earn a "Gold Seal Standard," part of a voluntary program certifying that employers and employees have been tested for COVID-19.

Health officials working with Apopka spice manufacturer after worker tests positive for COVID-19

Three of the nation's largest meat distributors are dealing with outbreaks of COVID-19, and that is raising concerns at manufacturing plants across the county including Central Florida.