HOLIDAY GUIDE: Central Florida light displays, parades, events to get in the spirit this 2025 season
Read full article: HOLIDAY GUIDE: Central Florida light displays, parades, events to get in the spirit this 2025 seasonFrom markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
Roofing company cashes insurance check, leaves Apopka couple without roof or money
Read full article: Roofing company cashes insurance check, leaves Apopka couple without roof or moneyAn Apopka couple and their insurance company are out of tens of thousands of dollars after a roofing company cashed an insurance check but hasn’t replaced the roof.
3 teens killed, 3 injured in rollover crash in Apopka
Read full article: 3 teens killed, 3 injured in rollover crash in ApopkaAccording to an FHP crash report, a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 17-year-old male lost control while negotiating a curve. The vehicle ran off the road, struck a tree, and overturned.
Here’s how much it cost Seminole County taxpayers to re-paint crosswalks
Read full article: Here’s how much it cost Seminole County taxpayers to re-paint crosswalksSeminole County officials spent more than $31,000 in taxpayer money painting over bright green crosswalks after the Florida Department of Transportation ordered the county to remove the high visibility pavement markings this summer, financial records obtained by News 6 reveal.
Apopka’s Hall of Fame fighter Christy Martin talks new movie
Read full article: Apopka’s Hall of Fame fighter Christy Martin talks new movie“Christy” stars Sydney Sweeney as Christy Martin. It opens in theaters on Nov. 7 and will take audiences through the boxing champion’s rise in the ring and her survival outside of it. Christy Martin visited News 6 to discuss the movie.
‘I guess it’s OK:’ Apopka community reacts to proposed mosque in downtown area
Read full article: ‘I guess it’s OK:’ Apopka community reacts to proposed mosque in downtown areaOn Tuesday, The Apopka Planning Commission unanimously voted to grant access for the construction of a new mosque in its downtown area.
Apopka man dies after medical emergency along I-4 in Hillsborough County, FHP says
Read full article: Apopka man dies after medical emergency along I-4 in Hillsborough County, FHP saysA 54-year-old Apopka man driving an SUV on Interstate 4 in Hillsborough County died after suffering a medical emergency and crashing, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Driver accused of manslaughter after woman fatally struck in Apopka, police say
Read full article: Driver accused of manslaughter after woman fatally struck in Apopka, police sayA portion of Main Street in Apopka was closed after a crash that left a woman dead and a driver behind bars, according to police.
Mother’s boyfriend arrested after Orange County shootout leaves 4-year-old hospitalized
Read full article: Mother’s boyfriend arrested after Orange County shootout leaves 4-year-old hospitalizedA man was detained over the weekend after a 4-year-old boy was hospitalized in the wake of a local shootout, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Apopka commissioner accused of living outside city limits while running for office
Read full article: Apopka commissioner accused of living outside city limits while running for officeA lawsuit is challenging whether Apopka City Council member Nadia Anderson lived within city limits when she ran for office.
How to put up a flagpole on your concrete block home
Read full article: How to put up a flagpole on your concrete block homeTom in Apopka is a proud Vietnam Veteran - and we’re proud of him too - so when he asked us to mount his American flag outside his front door, we were happy to show our appreciation and respect for his service to our country!
‘Completely reckless:’ Apopka suspends Main Street contract after mural controversy
Read full article: ‘Completely reckless:’ Apopka suspends Main Street contract after mural controversyApopka city commissioners voted unanimously to suspend the city’s contract with Main Street Apopka after a downtown mural sparked days of criticism and was ultimately painted over.
Controversial downtown Apopka mural painted over after similarity claims
Read full article: Controversial downtown Apopka mural painted over after similarity claimsA mural in downtown Apopka that had drawn criticism for its resemblance to another artist’s work was completely painted over Monday morning.
‘We didn’t cause it:’ Apopka neighbors push for solutions to rising lake levels
Read full article: ‘We didn’t cause it:’ Apopka neighbors push for solutions to rising lake levelsFor residents living along Clear Water Lake, rising water isn’t just a view out the back door — it’s creeping into their yards.
Apopka mayor blames proposed water, sewer, and garbage rate hikes on higher costs
Read full article: Apopka mayor blames proposed water, sewer, and garbage rate hikes on higher costsApopka residents could see higher utility bills this fall as city leaders weigh a proposal to raise rates for water, reclaimed water, sewer, and garbage services.
School bus crash in Apopka leads to multiple hospitalizations, police say
Read full article: School bus crash in Apopka leads to multiple hospitalizations, police sayAn Orange County school bus was involved in a minor crash Friday morning in Apopka, prompting multiple hospitalizations as a precaution, according to police and the school district.
ICE involved in traffic stop that caused hold at Apopka High School, officials say
Read full article: ICE involved in traffic stop that caused hold at Apopka High School, officials sayLaw enforcement activity led by U.S. Border Patrol caused Apopka High School to be placed on a temporary secure/hold, according to officials.
How hospitality leader Ella Duke helped turn Apopka’s streets into thriving community hubs
Read full article: How hospitality leader Ella Duke helped turn Apopka’s streets into thriving community hubsCorie Murray interviews Ella Duke, an Apopka-based entrepreneur behind several community endeavors and burgeoning businesses.
Florida school tackles chronic absenteeism with unconventional model — and it’s working
Read full article: Florida school tackles chronic absenteeism with unconventional model — and it’s workingSheeler High School is a small, public charter school in Apopka that’s rewriting the script and giving students a second chance.
Apopka city council discusses plans to widen Ocoee-Apopka Road amid traffic frustrations
Read full article: Apopka city council discusses plans to widen Ocoee-Apopka Road amid traffic frustrationsDrivers in Apopka say relief can’t come soon enough as the city moves forward with plans to widen Ocoee-Apopka Road, one of the region’s most congested corridors.
‘She’s not scared:’ 4-year-old Apopka girl lands Sports Illustrated nomination
Read full article: ‘She’s not scared:’ 4-year-old Apopka girl lands Sports Illustrated nominationAt just 4 years old, Braelynn Farmer, better known as River, is already making a big impression with the Apopka Royals Competition Cheer Team, despite facing medical challenges few understand.
Apopka woman says driver pulled gun during road-rage incident
Read full article: Apopka woman says driver pulled gun during road-rage incidentAn Apopka woman said a road trip to the springs with her family turned terrifying after another driver allegedly pulled a gun on her during a road rage encounter.
‘Stark warning:’ Central Florida man spearheaded costly veteran scheme, investigators say
Read full article: ‘Stark warning:’ Central Florida man spearheaded costly veteran scheme, investigators sayAn Apopka man was arrested during the recent bust of a nationwide scheme targeting veteran students, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
City leaders to discuss ongoing flooding concerns, solutions at Apopka lakes
Read full article: City leaders to discuss ongoing flooding concerns, solutions at Apopka lakesApopka leaders will meet to address ongoing flooding issues connected to two Apopka lakes, but some residents are frustrated as the city works to manage the problems.
Mother of 11-year-old accused of shooting teens at Pop Warner practice in Apopka pleads no contest
Read full article: Mother of 11-year-old accused of shooting teens at Pop Warner practice in Apopka pleads no contestA plea hearing is scheduled for the mother of an 11-year-old who is accused of shooting two teens at a Pop Warner football practice in Apopka.
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive turns 10: A blueprint for environmental restoration
Read full article: Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive turns 10: A blueprint for environmental restorationThe Lake Apopka North Shore Wildlife Drive is celebrating a decade of success this year, marking 10 years since this remarkable area was opened to the public as a destination for wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation.
‘I wouldn’t want to see my ancestors like this:’ Overgrown Apopka cemetery prompts call for action
Read full article: ‘I wouldn’t want to see my ancestors like this:’ Overgrown Apopka cemetery prompts call for actionJust off Plymouth-Sorrento Road in Apopka lies a piece of local history that’s been buried by more than just time.
United Against Poverty brings mobile market to Parramore
Read full article: United Against Poverty brings mobile market to ParramoreLiving in a food desert means daily challenges like walking long distances just to get fresh produce and groceries. That’s what Brittany Glover deals with constantly in Parramore.
Permission to park in Apopka approved for homeless bus project
Read full article: Permission to park in Apopka approved for homeless bus projectThe Apopka City Council approved a preliminary plan on Wednesday evening to work with Matthew’s Hope to allow the ministry to park a motor coach (bus) within city limits that will be used as a temporary mobile shelter for homeless people.
Man run over, killed in Apopka while seeking shelter from storm underneath vehicle
Read full article: Man run over, killed in Apopka while seeking shelter from storm underneath vehiclePolice say a 53-year-old man was run over and killed in Apopka while seeking shelter from a storm underneath a vehicle.
Apopka woman speaks out after father deported to Guatemala, mother potentially next
Read full article: Apopka woman speaks out after father deported to Guatemala, mother potentially nextAn Apopka woman spoke out after her father, a local business owner who came to the U.S. decades ago, was deported back to Guatemala.
Group seeks OK to help Apopka’s growing homeless population with shelter bus
Read full article: Group seeks OK to help Apopka’s growing homeless population with shelter busApopka City Council will take up the a proposal to park a mobile shelter bus in the city on June 18, in an effort to help the homeless population.
Concerns grow in Orange County over ICE patrols and immigration detentions
Read full article: Concerns grow in Orange County over ICE patrols and immigration detentionsImmigration advocates and local residents voiced growing concerns this week over recent federal immigration enforcement actions in Central Florida, including a reported U.S. Border Patrol stop in Apopka and ongoing detentions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
These 6 Central Florida restaurants were shut down last week. Here’s why
Read full article: These 6 Central Florida restaurants were shut down last week. Here’s whyLast week, another half-dozen restaurants across Central Florida were told to close after they were visited by a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
Floridians will be able to pay some bills with gold or silver coin under new law
Read full article: Floridians will be able to pay some bills with gold or silver coin under new lawFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday in Apopka that would allow people to use gold or silver coin to pay for bills, calling it a way to give people financial independence from the federal government.
‘Wasn’t my plot:’ Apopka thrift store set ablaze after man caught slipping in
Read full article: ‘Wasn’t my plot:’ Apopka thrift store set ablaze after man caught slipping inA homeless man was arrested after police said he set fire to a thrift store that donates money to the homeless, according to the police department.
‘Expect road closures:’ Crews battle 25-acre brush fire near Apopka Expressway in Orange County
Read full article: ‘Expect road closures:’ Crews battle 25-acre brush fire near Apopka Expressway in Orange CountyCrews in Orange County are battling a brush fire that is causing traffic headaches for motorists on Saturday afternoon.
What you need to know about potential dangers after a storm, hurricane
Read full article: What you need to know about potential dangers after a storm, hurricaneAs the winds die down and the rain subsides, it’s tempting to think the worst is over once a storm has passed. However, the reality is often quite different.
Winter Park to vote on school police officer agreement following tense funding standoff
Read full article: Winter Park to vote on school police officer agreement following tense funding standoffThe City of Winter Park is set to vote on whether to move forward with a new agreement to keep police officers on public school campuses, ending a monthslong standoff with Orange County Public Schools.
72-year-old man arrested in 1991 St. Cloud cold case murder, police say
Read full article: 72-year-old man arrested in 1991 St. Cloud cold case murder, police sayMore than three decades after 27-year-old Julia Sue Wilbanks was found stabbed to death in St. Cloud, police said they’ve solved the cold case using DNA evidence and genetic genealogy.
Residents take concerns to Rep. Daniel Webster event in Apopka. Here’s what they said
Read full article: Residents take concerns to Rep. Daniel Webster event in Apopka. Here’s what they saidNews 6 went to Apopka City Hall, where a representative from Congressman Daniel Webster’s office was meeting with constituents. Our camera was not allowed inside the meeting, but we did meet a handful of people outside who showed up to share their concerns.
Orange County, law enforcement agencies reach agreements on school resource officers. Here are the cities impacted
Read full article: Orange County, law enforcement agencies reach agreements on school resource officers. Here are the cities impactedFive local governments will provide officers for public schools in tentative agreements reached by Orange County Public Schools.
‘My husband shot me!” Orlando man accused of trying to murder ex-wife, frame her for the crime
Read full article: ‘My husband shot me!” Orlando man accused of trying to murder ex-wife, frame her for the crimeAn Orlando man has been arrested after officers said he shot his ex-wife and tried to frame her for the act, according to the Apopka Police Department.
Wekiwa Springs State Park launches reservation system to ease overcrowding
Read full article: Wekiwa Springs State Park launches reservation system to ease overcrowdingWekiwa Springs State Park is rolling out a new reservation system in an effort to curb long lines and congestion, a move that has drawn mixed reactions from visitors.
Watering restrictions start in Central Florida after daylight saving. See how this affects you
Read full article: Watering restrictions start in Central Florida after daylight saving. See how this affects youWatering restrictions will start March 9 for residents and businesses in multiple counties to conserve water and maintain lawn and plant health.
Apopka approves plan to fix Border Lake flooding issues
Read full article: Apopka approves plan to fix Border Lake flooding issuesWednesday afternoon, the city commission gave their approval to a plan put together by Orange County to alleviate flooding around the Piedmont chain of lakes. It’s a job that the city expects will take hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars to complete.
How a Central Florida man defied stage 4 renal cancer with determination
Read full article: How a Central Florida man defied stage 4 renal cancer with determinationA Central Florida man who was diagnosed with stage four renal cell carcinoma is sharing his story on what helped him navigate the daunting diagnosis.
Award-winning waffles, vegan fried chicken & more: Inside look at Apopka’s 1st food hall
Read full article: Award-winning waffles, vegan fried chicken & more: Inside look at Apopka’s 1st food hallTransforming a 100-year-old chicken feed store into a food hall is not an easy task, but Ella Duke and her team took it on.
‘Don’t give up, get up:' Apopka man shares new look on life after learning he can only use 10% of his heart
Read full article: ‘Don’t give up, get up:' Apopka man shares new look on life after learning he can only use 10% of his heartHeart Health Awareness Month is almost at an end, but Philip “Critter” Crider feels like he’s just getting started on life. Critter’s journey began with a simple shortness of breath that led to a life-altering discovery.
Mike Holfeld is back! Former WKMG investigative reporter hosts ‘4th Monday’ podcast
Read full article: Mike Holfeld is back! Former WKMG investigative reporter hosts ‘4th Monday’ podcastLong time WKMG investigative reporter Mike Holfeld is back in the world of media as co-host of a NEWLY named podcast called "4th Monday."
Apopka flooding debate heats up ahead of key meeting
Read full article: Apopka flooding debate heats up ahead of key meetingCity and county leaders are preparing for a critical meeting to discuss a short-term solution to persistent flooding at Border Lake. While both sides agree that action is needed, tensions are rising over what is driving the conversation.
No clear cause yet for large-scale fish kill in Lake Apopka, agencies say
Read full article: No clear cause yet for large-scale fish kill in Lake Apopka, agencies sayState agencies investigating a massive fish kill in Lake Apopka say they've ruled out some possibilities but are still unsure what caused the incident.
Keke’s Breakfast Cafe closures: Some temporary, others permanent. Here’s what we know
Read full article: Keke’s Breakfast Cafe closures: Some temporary, others permanent. Here’s what we knowFour Keke's Breakfast Cafes have closed temporarily and two permanently in the Central Florida area, according to a spokesperson for the restaurant chain.
‘This is astounding:’ Hundreds of dead fish in Lake Apopka sparks new concerns
Read full article: ‘This is astounding:’ Hundreds of dead fish in Lake Apopka sparks new concernsDecades of work and millions of dollars have gone into restoring Lake Apopka, but now hundreds of dead fish are showing up along the shoreline. Our News 6 team started receiving messages from residents concerned about the situation and set out Tuesday to see it for ourselves.
‘Step in the wrong direction:’ Students hold mock graduation in protest of Florida immigration bill
Read full article: ‘Step in the wrong direction:’ Students hold mock graduation in protest of Florida immigration billThe Republican-controlled Florida Legislature passed a bill Tuesday night aimed at curbing illegal immigration, sending the package to the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has derided the proposal for days.
Residents of Apopka mobile home park meet with management amid safety concerns
Read full article: Residents of Apopka mobile home park meet with management amid safety concernsIn the days since an alleged drunk driver was arrested for killing a six-year-old boy who was riding his bike in an Apopka mobile home park, the residents of that community have grown increasingly vocal about safety concerns on their roads.
‘I am so proud of January 6th:’ Former Central Florida police officer gets pardon from President Trump
Read full article: ‘I am so proud of January 6th:’ Former Central Florida police officer gets pardon from President TrumpNathan Tuck told News 6 he got a call from his attorney around 11 p.m. on Monday that President Donald Trump pardoned him and others for charges stemming from the attack on the US Capitol.
Memorial fund established for 6-year-old killed by alleged drunk driver in Orange County
Read full article: Memorial fund established for 6-year-old killed by alleged drunk driver in Orange CountyThe Foundation for Orange County Public Schools has established a memorial fund in honor of the 6-year-old boy who was hit and killed while riding his bicycle in an Apopka mobile home park on Saturday.
Driver faces DUI charges after hitting, killing 6-year-old on bicycle in Orange County, troopers say
Read full article: Driver faces DUI charges after hitting, killing 6-year-old on bicycle in Orange County, troopers sayThe driver of a SUV faces DUI manslaughter charges after he struck and killed a 6-year-old boy on a bicycle on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Central Florida boy needed brain surgery after crashing his bike. Now he’s urging bike helmet use
Read full article: A Central Florida boy needed brain surgery after crashing his bike. Now he’s urging bike helmet useAfter falling from his bike and suffering a traumatic head injury, a Central Florida boy has become an advocate for bike helmet safety.
Orange County Schools to resume contract talks to keep school resource officers on campuses
Read full article: Orange County Schools to resume contract talks to keep school resource officers on campusesThe negotiations, which begin Tuesday and are not open to the public, involve the cities of Apopka, Ocoee, Windermere, Winter Garden and Winter Park.