Son remembers Apopka father killed while trying to help woman in fight

A 56-year-old father of three was shot and killed after authorities say he tried to intervene when he saw a man attacking a woman in Apopka.

Witness shot, killed after trying to break up fight between man, woman: Deputies

A man has died after he was shot while attempting to intervene in a fight between two people in Apopka, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office said.

Army specialist who died in Morocco during training exercises returns to Central Florida

The remains of U.S. Army Specialist Mariah Collington, a 19-year-old Central Florida soldier who died during a training deployment in Morocco, returned home Wednesday.

Woman killed in shooting in Apopka, deputies say
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Orange County deputies are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Monday evening in Apopka. 

Florida man accused of killing dog after facing eviction, police say

An Apopka man is accused of animal cruelty after investigators say he killed his dog and buried it on the property where he lived after being unable to find a new home for the animal.

2 killed, 2 injured in Apopka crash, troopers say

The crash happened just after 6 p.m. Sunday on Rock Springs Road near Alexandria Place Drive.

Arrest made in Orange County shooting of 4-year-old boy
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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
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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
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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.

OCPS substitute teacher under investigation after threats
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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.

FOX 35 Care Force: Wekiva High School SRO
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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.

School zone speed cameras to be added next school year
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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.

2 charged with arson, fleeing police in Apopka
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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.

New fire station opens in Apopka
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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.

Flooding fixes in Apopka discussed at meeting
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Heavy downpours have caused big flooding problems for a neighborhood in Apopka. The city has implemented several temporary fixes in an effort to prevent the water from rising too high. FOX 35's Marley Capper explains more on the city's decision to keep the short-term solution for a little while longer.

'Boom, boom!' | Lightning hits tree, sparks house fire
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Lightning is believed to have sparked at least two house fires in Apopka, Florida. Strong showers and thunderstorms moved through the area on Thursday. FOX 35's Marie Edinger talked with both families about what they heard, saw, and felt.

Apopka family fighting deportation
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A couple is fighting to stay in Central Florida after living in the area for the past 20 years. A husband and wife could be deported in just a matter of days. Now, their children are trying to stop it from happening. FOX 35's Matt Trezza shares the latest details on the immigration fight.