Meaning behind Apopka's #11 jersey
Playing for the Apopka High School football team is special. But getting to wear the number 11 jersey means even more.
Playing for the Apopka High School football team is special. But getting to wear the number 11 jersey means even more.
Teen arrested for stealing headstone
A teen was arrested for reportedly damaging and stealing a burial headstone from an Apopka cemetery, police said. Deshawn Frankie Russell, 19, was arrested and charged with felony criminal mischief/damaging a burial headstone and grand theft in connection to the September 2 incident. Russel is accused of damaging and stealing the headstones of two brothers.
A teen was arrested for reportedly damaging and stealing a burial headstone from an Apopka cemetery, police said. Deshawn Frankie Russell, 19, was arrested and charged with felony criminal mischief/damaging a burial headstone and grand theft in connection to the September 2 incident. Russel is accused of damaging and stealing the headstones of two brothers.
2 headstones damaged at Florida cemetery
Police are investigating a local cemetery after two burial headstones at an Apopka cemetery were damaged and stolen. Both incidents happened over the weekend at Edgewood Cemetery on East 1st Street. The Apopka Police Department responded to the cemetery regarding a felony criminal mischief of damaging a burial headstone.
Police are investigating a local cemetery after two burial headstones at an Apopka cemetery were damaged and stolen. Both incidents happened over the weekend at Edgewood Cemetery on East 1st Street. The Apopka Police Department responded to the cemetery regarding a felony criminal mischief of damaging a burial headstone.
Woman's body found at construction site
A woman's body was found at an Apopka construction site Friday morning, deputies said.
A woman's body was found at an Apopka construction site Friday morning, deputies said.
Firefighter remembered after tragic accident
On Friday night a vigil will take place to remember an Apopka firefighter who was killed right outside the station last year.
On Friday night a vigil will take place to remember an Apopka firefighter who was killed right outside the station last year.
Ukrainians react to Russia's attack on homeland
Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases and sending in troops and tanks from three sides in an attack that could rewrite the global post-Cold War security order.
Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases and sending in troops and tanks from three sides in an attack that could rewrite the global post-Cold War security order.
Kinsley the cat reunited with family after missing 6 years
A family is grateful following a reunion with their cat. Kinsley is back home after she went missing about six years ago. After months of searching, her owners just assumed she was gone forever. But Kinsley never stopped looking for them.
A family is grateful following a reunion with their cat. Kinsley is back home after she went missing about six years ago. After months of searching, her owners just assumed she was gone forever. But Kinsley never stopped looking for them.
Loose dogs causing problems in Apopka
A dangerous pack of dogs were seen roaming the streets in Apopka. A woman says they mauled her pup to death while they out for a walk.
A dangerous pack of dogs were seen roaming the streets in Apopka. A woman says they mauled her pup to death while they out for a walk.
Backyard dust devil caught on camera in Apopka
Mother Nature put on a dramatic display in Apopka on Monday. Firefighter Renee Beasley spotted a dust devil whipping around in her own backyard. It didn't quite have the intensity of a tornado, but it was still in alarming sight.
Mother Nature put on a dramatic display in Apopka on Monday. Firefighter Renee Beasley spotted a dust devil whipping around in her own backyard. It didn't quite have the intensity of a tornado, but it was still in alarming sight.
Ivanka Trump participates in food giveaway
Ivanka Trump was in Apopka on Tuesday as part of an effort to distribute food boxes to needy families. People were able to drive up at the City of Destiny Church and receive a box of food, all made possible by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Ivanka Trump was in Apopka on Tuesday as part of an effort to distribute food boxes to needy families. People were able to drive up at the City of Destiny Church and receive a box of food, all made possible by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Video shows woman stealing from church cash donation box, police say
Police say a brazen thief stole cash out of a church's mailbox. Authorities are searching for a woman seen in surveillance video from Grace Street Church of God in Apopka church, where members have been sending their donations to that mailbox. A thief also struck nearby St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.
Police say a brazen thief stole cash out of a church's mailbox. Authorities are searching for a woman seen in surveillance video from Grace Street Church of God in Apopka church, where members have been sending their donations to that mailbox. A thief also struck nearby St. Andrews Presbyterian Church.
Beloved Apopka basketball coach dies after battle with COVID-19
A basketball coach in Apopka has died. Students and staff are mourning the death of assistant basketball coach Earl Graham who died last week after battle with COVID-19.
A basketball coach in Apopka has died. Students and staff are mourning the death of assistant basketball coach Earl Graham who died last week after battle with COVID-19.
COVID charge on receipt
A COVID admin fee was included on the receipt of an Apopka-area business.
A COVID admin fee was included on the receipt of an Apopka-area business.
Apopka High School coach in medically-induced coma, battling COVID-19
An Orange County man who has been coaching youth baseball for decades is the latest person to test positive for the coronavirus.
An Orange County man who has been coaching youth baseball for decades is the latest person to test positive for the coronavirus.
Apopka baseball coach battling COVID-19
A beloved baseball coach has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and has been placed in a medically-induced coma as he fights for his life.
A beloved baseball coach has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and has been placed in a medically-induced coma as he fights for his life.
City of Apopka partners with COVID Safe Pass app
Businesses in Apopka are hoping to earn a "Gold Seal Standard," part of a voluntary program certifying that employers and employees have been tested for COVID-19.
Businesses in Apopka are hoping to earn a "Gold Seal Standard," part of a voluntary program certifying that employers and employees have been tested for COVID-19.
Off-duty deputy shoots alleged attruder
Authorities said a man who broke into an off-duty deputy's home in Apopka was shot by that deputy.
Authorities said a man who broke into an off-duty deputy's home in Apopka was shot by that deputy.
Man discovers biological parents through DNA kit
An at-home DNA kit delivered some life-changing results for one man
An at-home DNA kit delivered some life-changing results for one man
Pregnant woman escapes house fire
A pregnant woman climbed through a window to safety after her Apopka home went up in flames.
A pregnant woman climbed through a window to safety after her Apopka home went up in flames.
New details in Amber Alert case
New details have been released in an Amber Alert that was issued on Monday for a missing Apopka girl.
New details have been released in an Amber Alert that was issued on Monday for a missing Apopka girl.