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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Car crashes into FL school bus • EPCOT concert lineup • Recreational pot coming to Florida?
A video shows the moment a car crashed into a school bus in Osceola County, a first-look at Roboland Orlando, Frontier is now offering an "All you can fly" pass for unlimited flights over the summer, Disney announces concert lineup for EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and recreational pot may soon be coming to Florida: Here's FOX 35's Week in Review.
Recognize him? Apopka police seeking person of interest in voyeurism incident at Bealls Outlet
Apopka police need the public's help identifying a man they say reached under an occupied changing room with a cellphone at the Bealls Outlet.
Damaged traffic lights in Florida may take over a year to replace, officials say
You may have seen videos before of traffic lights shaking wildly from the wind during storms. The Florida Department of Transportation changed its regulations a while back to mandate sturdier masts to prevent that from happening, but they turn out to be a real hassle to replace these days.
Recognize them? 2 accused of stealing from Florida Hobby Lobby store, police say
The Apopka Police Department is searching for two people accused of stealing from a Hobby Lobby craft store.
Free back-to-school immunizations event being held in Orange County: What to know
Orange County Schools is partnering with the Florida Department of Health in Orange County to help families get a head start on readying kids for the next school year.
Teen shot outside Wekiva High School was innocent bystander, deputies say
The teen who was shot outside of Wekiva High School was not the intended target and remains in stable condition in the hospital, deputies said.
'Beef in the streets' possibly linked to Wekiva High School shooting, community leader says
Deputies are actively looking for a shooter, or shooters, in an incident that occurred at a Wekiva High School parking lot late Friday.
Suspect sought after teen shot at Apopka's Wekiva High School, deputies say
Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Office are at the scene of a reported shooting at Wekiva High School.
'It killed our son. Don't minimize it': Father of fallen Apopka firefighter on reported training deficiencies
It's been more than five months since 25-year-old Apopka firefighter Austin Duran was killed on the job.
Fallen Apopka firefighter Austin Duran to be honored with Clydesdales at annual tree lighting event
An Apopka firefighter who died after being seriously injured on the job will be honored at the city's annual tree lighting event on Friday.
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.