Apopka opens long-awaited Fire Station 6 to meet growth expectations
After eight years in temporary quarters, Apopka firefighters have a permanent home with the opening of Fire Station 6.
Neglected cemetery outside Apopka gets cleanup, but future remains uncertain
A long-neglected cemetery on the outskirts of Apopka is once again getting some much-needed maintenance, thanks in large part to the efforts of a local history enthusiast. But questions remain over who is ultimately responsible for its care — and what happens next.
High water bill in Apopka? Here's what's going on
Some Apopka residents say their water bills have surged — by as much as 150% — prompting complaints and confusion over what they actually owe. City officials acknowledge the issue, attributing many of the discrepancies to estimated billing.
Are Apopka city council notes being changed? One commissioner alleges they are
There is a battle of words happening within the Apopka City Council over the words that summarize their meetings.
Apopka Pop Warner shooting: Florida mom avoids jail after 11-year-old son allegedly grabbed her gun, shot 2
A Florida mom pleaded no contest Friday to culpable negligence after she left a loaded gun in an unsecured box in her car, which her 11-year-old son grabbed and allegedly fired, shooting two children at a football practice.
'Boom! Boom!': Apopka mom, daughter home when lightning hits tree, sparks house fire
A Florida family had to escape their home after it caught fire from a suspected lightning strike on Thursday in Orange County, Florida.
Lightning sparks massive house fire in Apopka during Sunday night storm
A late-night lightning storm lit up the skies over Apopka on Sunday, allegedly sparking several house fires — including one that nearly burned a home on Rock Hill Loop to the ground.
Orange County investigating man's death in South Apopka
The Orange County Sheriff's Office is investigating a young man's death in South Apopka.
Florida deportation case highlights challenges for families with U.S.-born children
A family that has lived in the United States for more than two decades is facing a painful separation as deportations continue.
Apopka family faces deportation following ICE arrest
An Apopka family is facing deportation charges after the father of the family was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The couple's children are United States citizens and say they are deeply affected by the situation.
Apopka thrift store pushes forward to help people after man burns store down
The Good Neighbor Place Thrift Store in Apopka was destroyed by a fire on May 21, allegedly sparked by a man who admitted to stealing from the store and accidentally igniting the blaze with a cigarette.
Florida family pushes for pool safety reform after daughter's drowning death
The family of 5-year-old Thamar Esperance is calling for stricter pool safety laws after she drowned in an unfenced construction-site pool in Apopka in 2021.
