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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive temporarily closing due to flooding
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive will temporarily close starting this weekend due to localized flooding.
Renderings show proposed dog park for 'Wyld Oaks' development in Apopka
Newly released renderings showcase a massive new development in Apopka called Wyld Oaks.
Seminole County deputy's patrol car flips over after being struck by car in Apopka: FHP
A Seminole County deputy is recovering after a crash in Apopka early Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
18-wheeler carrying 400 gallons of bleach overturns in Orange County, officials say
An 18-wheeler carrying 400 gallons of bleach flipped on its side in Orange County on Wednesday, spilling the substance all over the road, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.
2 injured when scaffolding collapses on Apopka bridge, officials say
Two people are hurt after scaffolding on a pedestrian bridge in Apopka partially collapsed Thursday morning, officials said.
Video shows moment deputies find body of Shakeira Rucker inside storage unit
A newly released video reveals the moment deputies discovered the body of 37-year-old Shakeira Rucker inside a storage unit in Apopka a week after she was reported missing.
Orange County Wawa hit by alleged gas skimmer
A man was arrested this week after he was caught allegedly using a skimming device at an Orange County gas station to pump over $880 worth of gas without paying, according to the Apopka Police Department.
'Alligator activity' shuts down Orange County park
Parts of Kelly Park in Apopka are closed due to alligator activity, according to Orange County Parks & Recreation.
LIST: When, where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in Central Florida
BOOM! The Fourth of July is right around the corner!
Crews progressing on new food hall in Apopka, 'Hall's on 5th'
Crews are making significant progress on a new food hall set to open in Apopka.
1 dead in apparent 'self-inflicted gunshot' at Apopka apartment complex, police chief says
Apopka police officers responded to an overdose call at The Oasis at Wekiva apartments on Lake Bridge Lane around 4 p.m. on Friday, according to Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley.