Orange County firefighters battle brush fire near Apopka
Orange County firefighters battled a brush fire in the Apopka area on Sunday.
Orange County firefighters battled a brush fire in the Apopka area on Sunday.
Old citrus trees anchored to the bottom of Lake Apopka to attract fish
More fish will soon be swimming in Lake Apopka. It’s all part of a new environmental project that will make many anglers happy.
More fish will soon be swimming in Lake Apopka. It’s all part of a new environmental project that will make many anglers happy.
Missing 10-year-old Apopka girl found safe
The Apopka Police Department reports that missing 10-year-old Jaylie Farrow has been located and is safe.
The Apopka Police Department reports that missing 10-year-old Jaylie Farrow has been located and is safe.
VIDEO: Apopka dust devil rips shingles off roof, tosses goat pen in air
Firefighter Renee Beasley spotted a dust devil whipping around in her own backyard. It didn't quite have the intensity of a tornado, but it was still an alarming sight.
Firefighter Renee Beasley spotted a dust devil whipping around in her own backyard. It didn't quite have the intensity of a tornado, but it was still an alarming sight.
Backyard dust devil caught on camera in Apopka
Mother Nature put on a dramatic display in Apopka on Monday. Firefighter Renee Beasley spotted a dust devil whipping around in her own backyard. It didn't quite have the intensity of a tornado, but it was still in alarming sight.
Mother Nature put on a dramatic display in Apopka on Monday. Firefighter Renee Beasley spotted a dust devil whipping around in her own backyard. It didn't quite have the intensity of a tornado, but it was still in alarming sight.
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.
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.
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.
Ivanka Trump participates in food giveaway
Ivanka Trump was in Apopka on Tuesday as part of an effort to distribute food boxes to needy families. People were able to drive up at the City of Destiny Church and receive a box of food, all made possible by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Ivanka Trump was in Apopka on Tuesday as part of an effort to distribute food boxes to needy families. People were able to drive up at the City of Destiny Church and receive a box of food, all made possible by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Video shows woman stealing from church cash donation box, police say
Police say a brazen thief stole cash out of a church's mailbox. Authorities are searching for a woman seen in surveillance video from Grace Street Church of God in Apopka church, where members have been sending their donations to that mailbox. A thief also struck nearby St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.
Police say a brazen thief stole cash out of a church's mailbox. Authorities are searching for a woman seen in surveillance video from Grace Street Church of God in Apopka church, where members have been sending their donations to that mailbox. A thief also struck nearby St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Students and staff at Apopka High School are devastated over the loss of a beloved basketball coach.
Beloved Apopka basketball coach dies after battle with COVID-19
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
A COVID admin fee was included on the receipt of an Apopka-area business.
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.
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.