Apopka woman spooked after she finds 'big' alligator in her garage
Here in Florida, we often warn people that any open water could have a gator in it. Sometimes, the same is true for any open garage. Apopka homeowner Annie Smith went into her garage on Tuesday and found a young alligator inside.
Here in Florida, we often warn people that any open water could have a gator in it. Sometimes, the same is true for any open garage. Apopka homeowner Annie Smith went into her garage on Tuesday and found a young alligator inside.
Deputies seek info after skeletal remains of Florida homicide victim found 30 years ago identified
Orange County Sheriff's Office (OSCO) is seeking the public's help in solving the cold case homicide of Richard Wick.
Orange County Sheriff's Office (OSCO) is seeking the public's help in solving the cold case homicide of Richard Wick.
A Florida city is looking for its next dog mayor: Meet the cute candidates
Apopka's Dog Mayor election is coming up soon. Meet the pups who could be in charge!
Apopka's Dog Mayor election is coming up soon. Meet the pups who could be in charge!
Man accused of robbing 2 Apopka banks within a month in custody
A man accused of robbing two banks in Apopka has found himself behind bars.
A man accused of robbing two banks in Apopka has found himself behind bars.
Vigil held to honor lives of 8 killed in Florida bus crash
Mourners gathered on Wednesday evening to pay tribute to the eight men who lost their lives in a tragic farmworker bus crash, with a solemn vigil marked by hymns, candle lighting, and the holding of crosses bearing the names of each victim.
Mourners gathered on Wednesday evening to pay tribute to the eight men who lost their lives in a tragic farmworker bus crash, with a solemn vigil marked by hymns, candle lighting, and the holding of crosses bearing the names of each victim.
Teen driver drags, kills man collecting garbage at Seminole County apartment complex, FHP says
The Florida Highway Patrol said a man died after he was struck and dragged under an SUV at an apartment complex on Tuesday night.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a man died after he was struck and dragged under an SUV at an apartment complex on Tuesday night.
Crews trying to fix 'sand volcano' impacting Central Florida reservoir
A volcano has emerged in Central Florida! But you don’t have to worry about it spewing lava all over the city.
A volcano has emerged in Central Florida! But you don’t have to worry about it spewing lava all over the city.
Plane makes emergency landing on side of Apopka road, police say
A small plane had to make an emergency landing on the side of an Apopka road Wednesday after sustaining wing damage and engine failure during its flight, officials said.
A small plane had to make an emergency landing on the side of an Apopka road Wednesday after sustaining wing damage and engine failure during its flight, officials said.
Apopka police searching for alleged bank robbery suspect
The Apopka Police Department is seeking more information about a man accused of robbing a bank in Apopka on Wednesday afternoon.
The Apopka Police Department is seeking more information about a man accused of robbing a bank in Apopka on Wednesday afternoon.
Missing Apopka teen dies in car crash, police say
A teen reported missing from Apopka was killed Wednesday morning in a car crash, police said.
A teen reported missing from Apopka was killed Wednesday morning in a car crash, police said.
Beloved Apopka family diner closing after 20 years: 'Out of our control'
A longtime Apopka staple is closing its doors after 20 years in business.
A longtime Apopka staple is closing its doors after 20 years in business.
Apopka neighborhood shooting leaves 1 injured, police say
The Apopka Police Department on Saturday responded to reports of shots fired near Myrtle St. and Lake Ave.
The Apopka Police Department on Saturday responded to reports of shots fired near Myrtle St. and Lake Ave.
Apopka police officers find grenades in shooting suspect's belongings
A “shots-fired” investigation Tuesday night in Apopka quickly escalated after officers made a disturbing discovery.
A “shots-fired” investigation Tuesday night in Apopka quickly escalated after officers made a disturbing discovery.
New apartment complex using geothermal energy
A new apartment complex in Apopka is the first of its kind due to its use of geothermal energy.
A new apartment complex in Apopka is the first of its kind due to its use of geothermal energy.
Homeless have fewer options on where to go, with lack of shelters, bans
In Apopka, Tiffany Miller has found temporary shelter in a tent along State Road 436, facing eviction due to being on private property.
In Apopka, Tiffany Miller has found temporary shelter in a tent along State Road 436, facing eviction due to being on private property.
Florida man breaks into gun store with grinder and hammer, leaves with 13 guns in trash bag: DOJ
An Apopka man is heading to prison for stealing 13 guns from a Melbourne gun store in January 2023, according to the Department of Justice.
An Apopka man is heading to prison for stealing 13 guns from a Melbourne gun store in January 2023, according to the Department of Justice.
Wekiva Parkway, 25-mile toll road, officially opens in Central Florida
With the snip of a scissor, the state's transportation leaders officially opened the final section of the Wekiva Parkway, Friday afternoon.
With the snip of a scissor, the state's transportation leaders officially opened the final section of the Wekiva Parkway, Friday afternoon.
Wrong-way crash leaves Florida woman dead, another badly hurt on SR-429: FHP
A woman is dead and another was badly hurt following a wrong-way crash in Apopka, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A woman is dead and another was badly hurt following a wrong-way crash in Apopka, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
2 killed in Apopka house fire, officials say
Orange County firefighters responded to a house in Apopka where two people were found deceased.
Orange County firefighters responded to a house in Apopka where two people were found deceased.
16-year-old charged with manslaughter in shooting death of Apopka teen: affidavit
The State Attorney's Office is charging a 16-year-old as an adult following the shooting death of an Apopka teenager.
The State Attorney's Office is charging a 16-year-old as an adult following the shooting death of an Apopka teenager.