Florida teen takes on Congress to raise awareness about type 1 diabetes 'so people can have better lives'
A 13-year-old boy from Apopka will soon make his way to the nation's capital to speak with lawmakers about his experience living with type 1 diabetes.
A 13-year-old boy from Apopka will soon make his way to the nation's capital to speak with lawmakers about his experience living with type 1 diabetes.
'Austin is gone': Public invited to vigil for Apopka firefighter killed outside station one year ago
"Austin is gone and today marks the one year this all began, and we are still in the mist of trying to bring accountability to the city, " says Mike Duran.
"Austin is gone and today marks the one year this all began, and we are still in the mist of trying to bring accountability to the city, " says Mike Duran.
Firefighter remembered after tragic accident
On Friday night a vigil will take place to remember an Apopka firefighter who was killed right outside the station last year.
On Friday night a vigil will take place to remember an Apopka firefighter who was killed right outside the station last year.
This Florida spring named one of the best in country to visit this summer
Of the many natural swimming holes located across the country, one in Central Florida was named as one the top in the country to visit this summer.
Of the many natural swimming holes located across the country, one in Central Florida was named as one the top in the country to visit this summer.
Lithium-ion battery believed to be cause of Apopka house fire, firefighters say
Hand-made furniture, loved ones’ ashes, and years of memories – just a few things lost to a house fire in Apopka. A lithium-ion battery is believed to have started it all.
Hand-made furniture, loved ones’ ashes, and years of memories – just a few things lost to a house fire in Apopka. A lithium-ion battery is believed to have started it all.
Orange County Rock Springs closed due to gator activity
The Rock Springs at Kelly Park is closed for the next two days due to gator activity.
The Rock Springs at Kelly Park is closed for the next two days due to gator activity.
Human remains discovered in Apopka, officials say
Human remains were found late Monday night in Apopka, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Human remains were found late Monday night in Apopka, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Florida photographer rescues one of the smallest snake species from residential pool
A photographer says he recently rescued a Florida brown snake, one of the smallest snake species, from a residential pool in Apopka.
A photographer says he recently rescued a Florida brown snake, one of the smallest snake species, from a residential pool in Apopka.
Photos: Florida trapper wrangles 10-foot gator woman found on her patio
A Florida trapper captured a 10-foot gator that was hanging out on a woman's back patio.
A Florida trapper captured a 10-foot gator that was hanging out on a woman's back patio.
Apopka police find woman's body left behind plaza dumpster while shops were still open
Apopka Police are investigating after a woman’s body was left behind a dumpster in the Wekiva Riverwalk Shopping Plaza.
Apopka Police are investigating after a woman’s body was left behind a dumpster in the Wekiva Riverwalk Shopping Plaza.
Florida driver runs red light, crashes into Apopka police car: FHP
An Apopka police officer was injured after a driver ran a red light and crashed into a cruiser in Orange County.
An Apopka police officer was injured after a driver ran a red light and crashed into a cruiser in Orange County.
Apopka's city attorney resigns after push to oust him
The City of Apopka is hiring. Their city attorney, Michael Rodriguez, resigned during Wednesday’s council meeting.
The City of Apopka is hiring. Their city attorney, Michael Rodriguez, resigned during Wednesday’s council meeting.
Apopka mayor refuses to step down after launch of recall petition
Mayor Nelson says, "It hurts to you to know that there are people out there that think you’ve done such a poor job that you deserve to be recalled."
Mayor Nelson says, "It hurts to you to know that there are people out there that think you’ve done such a poor job that you deserve to be recalled."
Eagles draft former Apopka native, Georgia DT Jalen Carter in No. 9 overall pick
Central Florida is represented at the NFL Draft in Kansas City.
Central Florida is represented at the NFL Draft in Kansas City.
Apopka's Jalen Carter preparing for NFL Draft
Former Apopka High School and University of Georgia star Defensive Lineman Jalen Carter is projected to be a top-ten pick in next week's NFL Draft.
Former Apopka High School and University of Georgia star Defensive Lineman Jalen Carter is projected to be a top-ten pick in next week's NFL Draft.
Caught on Camera: Apopka motor sales business targeted by thieves for 9th time, owners say
For what they believe to be the ninth time, the owners of Extreme Motor Sales in Apopka say they’ve been targeted by thieves.
For what they believe to be the ninth time, the owners of Extreme Motor Sales in Apopka say they’ve been targeted by thieves.
To annex or to remain unincorporated? A decades-long question in south Apopka
The Apopka City Council is once again considering whether to put an annexation ordinance on the ballot, joining Apopka and south Apopka. Those communities have gone back and forth on the issue for decades.
The Apopka City Council is once again considering whether to put an annexation ordinance on the ballot, joining Apopka and south Apopka. Those communities have gone back and forth on the issue for decades.
New scrutiny for Apopka’s Fire Chief over handling of firefighter's death
Apopka’s Fire Chief is on thin ice and could soon be out of a job. This is all in response to the lost life of 25-year-old firefighter Austin Duran and the alleged lack of action that has followed.
Apopka’s Fire Chief is on thin ice and could soon be out of a job. This is all in response to the lost life of 25-year-old firefighter Austin Duran and the alleged lack of action that has followed.
Union: No confidence in Apopka fire chief after Austin Duran's death
Firefighters told the Apopka City Council on Wednesday that they want the fire chief to step down. At times the meeting got heated. They say not enough changes have been made to make it safe, after one of their own,25-year-old Austin Duran, was killed.
Firefighters told the Apopka City Council on Wednesday that they want the fire chief to step down. At times the meeting got heated. They say not enough changes have been made to make it safe, after one of their own,25-year-old Austin Duran, was killed.
Man in his 20s found shot dead in Apopka, deputies say
A man was found dead on Friday morning after being shot, Orange County deputies said.
A man was found dead on Friday morning after being shot, Orange County deputies said.