Florida homeowner appeals to county to ease flooding in Apopka neighborhood
Homeowner Lori Tarver says she has lived on her Apopka property for almost 20 years and has never seen flooding on her lawn like this year.
Man crashed SUV into ex-wife's home as family slept, arrest report states
Investigators said a family of seven was inside their Florida home when the driver of a Ford Explorer purposely crashed through a porch, then the front door, and into the kitchen. A woman who lives at the residence said three adults and four children were inside at the time.
Two bears spotted strolling up to front door of Florida home
Two bears found themselves strolling through a Central Florida neighborhood — and were caught red-handed.
While potential hurricane looms, some areas already dealing with flooding problems
While central Florida braces for a potential hurricane to make landfall next week, some areas are already dealing with flooding problems.
New truck driving school opens in Apopka as driver shortage continues
Roadmaster Drivers School of Orlando opened a new facility in Apopka that hopes to ease the truck driver shortage by training Central Florida drivers.
'It looks like Godzilla': Gigantic reptile crawls on window of Florida home
Incredible video out of Apopka, Florida shows a gigantic reptile climbing up a man’s door.
Apopka residents losing land to flooding by Clear Water Lake
Apopka residents are worried about heavy rain flooding their neighborhood.
1 person hurt after shooting near Apopka High School
A shooting that happened near Apopka High School has left one person injured while also prompting a lockdown at the school, which has now been lifted.
Father’s plea to hire more Apopka firefighters gets approved
The city of Apopka approved its budget on Wednesday night following months of budget discussions. One of the major points of discussion was to add more funding to hire 18 firefighters, along with a safety & training officer.
2 Orlando men arrested for allegedly robbing two banks
Two Orlando men are facing armed robbery charges after they allegedly robbed two Fifth Third Banks three days apart in late August and early September.
Apopka residents say construction site is causing flooding in their neighborhood
Some Apopka residents say dirt from a construction site that filled a retention pond is causing flooding in their neighborhood when it rains.
Funeral for fallen Apopka firefighter Austin Duran held Saturday
Duran, who worked for the Apopka Fire Department, was hurt last month when a 4,500-pound sand trailer fell on him.
Hundreds attend vigil for Apopka firefighter Austin Duran
Hundreds of firefighters and other members of the Apopka community carried candles at a vigil for Austin Duran, who passed away on Friday.
Funeral arrangements announced for Apopka firefighter Austin Duran
An Apopka firefighter who died from injuries he sustained while on the job last month will be honored with a procession ahead of his funeral service at Journey Christian Church on Saturday, July 23.
Apopka firefighter Austin Duran dies weeks after being hurt on the job
"Austin fought this fight like a warrior, like a hero. My heart is broken," his sister said.
Porkie’s BBQ runs out of food in fundraiser for injured Apopka Firefighter
The Apopka community is showing up for a firefighter in need in a big way. Porkie’s Original Barbeque held a fundraiser for Austin Duran, injured last week in an accident at the station. So many people showed up that they ran out of food – something that has never happened before, the owner said.
BBQ restaurant to hold fundraiser for injured Apopka firefighter on Thursday
A fundraiser is being held on Thursday at an Apopka restaurant to raise funds for Austin Duran, a firefighter who was injured on the job.
Apopka police officer arrested for suspected DUI while driving his patrol vehicle, police say
A 25-year-old police officer who was arrested Monday evening on suspicion of driving under the influence told law enforcement during a traffic stop that he was on his way to work, according to a Lake County arrest affidavit.
Apopka firefighter suffers 'significant work-related injury' Thursday, taken to hospital
A firefighter with the Apopka Fire Department suffered a "significant work-related injury" Thursday morning and was transported to the hospital, the fire department said.
Alligator mating season: Video shows gator appear to make bellowing sounds at woman in Apopka
Evelyn Bell said she was driving along Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive Sunday morning when an alligator in its natural habitat began doing what appears to be a "water dance" according to Gator Alley Farm.