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.
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.
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.
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.
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 family fighting deportation
A couple is fighting to stay in Central Florida after living in the area for the past 20 years. A husband and wife could be deported in just a matter of days. Now, their children are trying to stop it from happening. FOX 35's Matt Trezza shares the latest details on the immigration fight.
A couple is fighting to stay in Central Florida after living in the area for the past 20 years. A husband and wife could be deported in just a matter of days. Now, their children are trying to stop it from happening. FOX 35's Matt Trezza shares the latest details on the immigration fight.
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.
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.
New tours being offered at King's Landing
Let?s admire the lush jungle, breathtaking emerald water and sandy bottom of ?The Emerald Cut? section of Rock Springs Run. And we?ll do it through the brand new guided kayak and SUP tours offered at King?s Landing. This adventure along the pristine spring-fed river is a perfect way to spend a hot summer day. FOX 35's David Martin gives us a sneak peek.
Let?s admire the lush jungle, breathtaking emerald water and sandy bottom of ?The Emerald Cut? section of Rock Springs Run. And we?ll do it through the brand new guided kayak and SUP tours offered at King?s Landing. This adventure along the pristine spring-fed river is a perfect way to spend a hot summer day. FOX 35's David Martin gives us a sneak peek.
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.
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.
Apopka man arrested in cold case, unsolved for 33 years
St. Cloud police have arrested 72-year-old Gene Stuller in connection to the 1991 murder of Julia Sue Wilbanks, solving a cold case that remained unsolved for 33 years. DNA advancements led investigators to identify Stuller as a suspect earlier this year. St. Cloud Police Chief Douglas Goerke joins FOX 35 to talk about the arrest.
St. Cloud police have arrested 72-year-old Gene Stuller in connection to the 1991 murder of Julia Sue Wilbanks, solving a cold case that remained unsolved for 33 years. DNA advancements led investigators to identify Stuller as a suspect earlier this year. St. Cloud Police Chief Douglas Goerke joins FOX 35 to talk about the arrest.
1 arrested after hours-long stand-off in Apopka
The Apopka Police Department said they responded to a reference of a domestic disturbance around 7 a.m. on Saturday in the area of the Breckenridge subdivision. After an hours-long stand-off, officials said they arrested 39-year-old Joseph Rivera. Authorities said Rivera is facing charges of aggravated battery and aggravated assault with a firearm, and further charges are currently under review.
The Apopka Police Department said they responded to a reference of a domestic disturbance around 7 a.m. on Saturday in the area of the Breckenridge subdivision. After an hours-long stand-off, officials said they arrested 39-year-old Joseph Rivera. Authorities said Rivera is facing charges of aggravated battery and aggravated assault with a firearm, and further charges are currently under review.
1 arrested after hours-long stand-off in Apopka, police say
Police say they have arrested one person following an hours-long stand-off in Apopka.
Police say they have arrested one person following an hours-long stand-off in Apopka.
Orange County deputies shoot man armed with knife | Full update
Orange County deputies shot a man armed with a knife after that man refused to drop the knife and kept advancing towards the deputies, Sheriff John Mina told reporters on Friday night. Deputies responded to a home on Merganser Driver in Apopka regarding a man threatening to hurt himself. The man came out of a bedroom armed with a knife and kept advancing towards the deputies.
Orange County deputies shot a man armed with a knife after that man refused to drop the knife and kept advancing towards the deputies, Sheriff John Mina told reporters on Friday night. Deputies responded to a home on Merganser Driver in Apopka regarding a man threatening to hurt himself. The man came out of a bedroom armed with a knife and kept advancing towards the deputies.
Apopka mother charged in deadly September crash that claimed life of daughter
An Apopka mother faces multiple charges after a crash in September that killed her 4-year-old daughter and seriously injured another child.
An Apopka mother faces multiple charges after a crash in September that killed her 4-year-old daughter and seriously injured another child.
Orange County 18-year-old killed, crashed into utility pole
An 18-year-old man died Monday night after his vehicle went off the road and struck a utility pole in Orange County, according to FHP.
An 18-year-old man died Monday night after his vehicle went off the road and struck a utility pole in Orange County, according to FHP.
Driver clocked at 108 mph on 45 mph road in Apopka, deputies say
A driver was caught traveling at 108 mph on Rock Springs Road in Apopka, where the speed limit is 45 mph, according to authorities.
A driver was caught traveling at 108 mph on Rock Springs Road in Apopka, where the speed limit is 45 mph, according to authorities.
Apopka neighbor worried after rising water moving beyond Tiger Dam
A temporary Tiger Dam installed to prevent flooding in Apopka after Hurricane Milton is showing signs of failure, with water creeping closer to homes, according to local residents.
A temporary Tiger Dam installed to prevent flooding in Apopka after Hurricane Milton is showing signs of failure, with water creeping closer to homes, according to local residents.
Apopka installing 'Tiger Dams' to keep rising waters from threatening homes
Rising river levels continue to pose a threat to homes across Central Florida, including an Apopka neighborhood where the city has stepped in to provide relief.
Rising river levels continue to pose a threat to homes across Central Florida, including an Apopka neighborhood where the city has stepped in to provide relief.
Apopka residents near Lake Piedmont face flooding, power outages a week after Hurricane Milton
Residents near Piedmont Lake are grappling with rising floodwaters and prolonged power outages in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
Residents near Piedmont Lake are grappling with rising floodwaters and prolonged power outages in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
Porch pirate dressed as fake Amazon delivery worker targets homes, neighbors say
Neighbors in Apopka say a porch pirate is targeting homes dressed as an Amazon delivery worker.
Neighbors in Apopka say a porch pirate is targeting homes dressed as an Amazon delivery worker.
Apopka teen arrested, accused of making threat in chat during livestream of pep rally, police say
The Apopka Police Department was alerted to a threat made against Apopka High School during a live-streamed pep rally, where the threat was posted in the chat. As a precaution, the school was placed on lockdown.
The Apopka Police Department was alerted to a threat made against Apopka High School during a live-streamed pep rally, where the threat was posted in the chat. As a precaution, the school was placed on lockdown.