Firefighters battle blaze at Apopka-area home
Fire crews from Orange County and Apopka responded Monday to a house fire that tore through an abandoned home, officials said.
Man arrested in Apopka after shooting 4-year-old boy in the chest, deputies say
A 28-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly shot his girlfriend's 4-year-old son in the chest while fighting with the boy's father last month in Apopka.
Arrest made in Orange County shooting of 4-year-old boy
A man accused of shooting a 4-year-old boy last month in Apopka has now been arrested. Rey Campos, a convicted felon, is the boyfriend of the boy's mother. The boy is expected to survive.
Renovation aid program relaunches in Apopka
Some homeowners in Apopka could be eligible for renovation grants. The Community Redevelopment Agency as relaunched its aid program. Antranette Forbes, City of Apopka's economic development director, joins Good Day Orlando to explain more about who can apply and what the program can do to help.
Search for missing Apopka teen
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has issued a missing child alert for a 14-year-old Savannah Singer from Apopka. Anyone with information is asked to call the Apopka Police Department at (407) 703-1757 or 911.
Missing 14-year-old girl from Apopka, Savannah Singer, located and safe
Savannah Singer, who was reported missing out of Apopka, has been located and is safe.
OCPS substitute teacher under investigation after threats
An Orange County substitute teacher is banned from OCPS property after making "concerning comments" using "threatening words" to students, authorities said. It happened last Friday at Piedmont Lakes Middle School near Apopka. Sheriff's deputies say no crime was committed.
Mural at center of alleged plagiarism dispute removed in Apopka
A mural at the center of a plagiarism dispute in downtown Apopka has been removed, leaving a plain white wall in its place.
Cocoa teen missing for 17 months was human trafficking victim, U.S. Marshals say
U.S. Marshals have found a teenage girl missing for nearly 17 months, authorities announced Friday.
FOX 35 Care Force: Wekiva High School SRO
The FOX 35 Care Force is saluting Wekiva High School Student Resource Officer George Spearman. From a freshman at Evans High School to a dedicated school resource officer, Spearman's path is a testament to the power of positive influence and the unexpected turns life can take. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz introduces us to Spearman and what makes him special.
Apopka mural sparks plagiarism allegation dispute
A new mural in downtown Apopka has drawn accusations of plagiarism after an artist from Iowa claimed the design closely resembled her earlier work.
School zone speed cameras to be added next school year
Orange County Public Schools will install speed zone cameras starting in September 2026, months after neighboring Brevard County scrapped its program. The plan, approved under a new county ordinance, will begin with a limited rollout and expand to 16 additional school zones the following year. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie fills us in on all the latest details.
Apopka man fights off bear attack as Florida readies first hunt in decade
A Central Florida man says he fought off a black bear outside his mother-in-law’s home in Apopka after the animal charged and bit him last week. What We Know
4-year-old wounded in Apopka shooting, deputies say
A 4-year-old child was shot and wounded Tuesday evening after being caught in the crossfire of a shooting in an Apopka neighborhood, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Apopka man accused of firing gun at neighbors during dispute, police say
A man was arrested after police said he fired several gunshots toward his neighbors during a dispute on East Myrtle Street in Apopka.
2 arrested after targeted Apopka arson attack by relative, police say
Two people have been arrested following a targeted arson attack by a relative on Monday night in Apopka, police say.
2 charged with arson, fleeing police in Apopka
Two arrests have been made after a woman caught two people setting fire to items on her back porch on Monday night. Apopka police say both suspects are being charged with attempted homicide, arson, and fleeing and eluding.
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.
New fire station opens in Apopka
A new fire station, Fire Station 6, opened on Friday in Apopka. The new station is located at 1625 Harmon Road. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie heads over to the station for its ribbon-cutting ceremony, which included speeches from community leaders and the Apopka Fire Department, station tours, and family-friendly activities.
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.