An Apopka man accused of running a massive cryptocurrency investment fraud through Goliath Ventures has agreed to plead guilty, according to court records obtained by News 6 on Tuesday.
Family, friends and fellow soldiers gathered Saturday in Apopka to celebrate the life of Army Specialist Mariyah Collington, a 19-year-old soldier who died while serving in Morocco.
According to the arrest affidavit, a witness saw Bryan Stubbs tampering with the vehicle of a bowling alley employee. A mechanic later found a tracking device attached to the vehicle, Apopka police said.
An Emmy award-winning News 6 investigation into hundreds of traffic citations and toll bills suspiciously mailed to an Apopka familyās home has prompted the arrest of a convicted sex offender on fraud charges.
The family of Army Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington gathered Wednesday at the Orlando Executive Airport for a dignified transfer ā the formal military ceremony honoring the return of a fallen service memberās remains.
Apopka city leaders are preparing to vote on a notice of default against the developer behind the long-stalled Station Street revitalization project, which could end the city's downtown overhaul plans entirely.
Trooper Steve on Patrol stopped by the cityās Memorial Day service to take in the powerful ceremony and speak with some of the people who continue working to make sure those sacrifices are never forgotten.
Apopka Police Department said a local man was arrested after investigators linked him to a road rage shooting that sent a bullet through a womanās car window.
Apopka resident and Boxing Hall of Famer Christy Martin was honored for her support of domestic violence survivors, receiving a national Purple Ribbon Award. She talks with WKMG Sports Director Jamie Seh.
According to an FHP report, an unknown vehicle was traveling south on Marvin C. Zanders Avenue when it struck a pedestrian who was āpossibly laying in the southbound travel laneā, north of West 17th Street.
A high-speed Florida Highway Patrol chase ended with a car crashing through a brick wall in the Chelsea Park neighborhood of Apopka, causing ongoing frustration for resident Pat Oates whose property was affected.
Police in Apopka are searching for a hit-and-run driver after a 43-year-old man was critically injured while crossing Orange Blossom Trail.
Two men were arrested after shots were reported near Martin Street and North Maine Avenue, where vehicles and a fence were hit by gunfire, police said.
Apopka is spending $700,000 to repair a widening collapse on Wolf Creek Court, where residents say years of sinking ground could be getting worse.
The runoff election for Apopka mayor is Tuesday, April 14 and early voting is underway. News 6ās Matt Austin joined the Orlando Sentinel to interview the mayoral candidates about growth and development in the city, the future of the downtown area, and what happens if voters eliminate property taxes in Florida.
An Apopka man was arrested in Hillsborough County after allegedly driving recklessly and causing a crash with a motorcycle on I-4. Preston Nascimento, 22, was arrested on Saturday night on I-4 in the Plant City area.
Early voting locations opened Monday for the Apopka mayorās race runoff election. Apopka City Commissioner Nick Nesta is facing Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore in the runoff.
We spent the day at theĀ Avian Reconditioning Center (ARC) in Apopka getting up close withĀ birds of preyāand seeing what it takes to rescue, rehab, and (hopefully) release some of the most intense animals in the state.
The girl was standing next to the right rear passenger door of a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse that was parked in the driveway near Robinson Avenue and 13th Street, according to an FHP report.
In one of his last city commission meetings as mayor of Apopka, Bryan Nelson is drawing attention to a topic that commissioners abandoned two years ago.
Troopers said a speeding 2008 Honda Civic hit a utility pole, overturned and caught fire before crashing into a South Apopka house, killing the driver and passenger.
Apopka Police say theyāve arrested a teen tied to multiple car break-ins. People living at the Villas at Errol Estates told News 6 Tuesday they are frustrated and feeling unsafe after the cars were damaged overnight Monday.
Overnight vehicle burglaries at the Villas at Errol Estates in Apopka resulted in about 10 cars having their windows smashed and interiors rummaged, though no items were reported stolen.
A construction site in Seminole County looked different than usual this week, with dozens of women picking up tools and building homes as part of a Women Build initiative during Womenās History Month.
An Orange County teacher was put behind bars after he was accused of sexually molesting young girls he fostered years ago, according to court records obtained by News 6.
The Central Florida man accused of operating a āPonzi Schemeā is now facing a class-action lawsuit.
This week on āPolitically Motivatedāā Christopher Heath and Lauren Melendez take a closer look at what is holding up state budget negotiations, along with what bills are still outstanding, and the results of the city elections in Orange County on Tuesday.
Two of the candidates in Apopkaās mayoral race went before a judge Monday, less than 24 hours before Election Day. Incumbent Mayor Bryan Nelson is suing to have Orange County Commissioner Christine Mooreās candidacy declared invalid.
The race for Apopka mayor on March 10 is shaping up to be a contentious one, with key issues including city charter amendments, growth, affordable housing, and infrastructure dominating the conversation. In an interview conducted in partnership between News 6 and the Orlando Sentinel, the three candidates shared their positions and visions for the future of the city.
Lovetta Quinn-Henry has officially taken the helm as the 16th police chief of the Apopka Police Department, becoming the first woman in the cityās history to hold the position.
Amid a legal dispute between two Apopka candidates for mayor, a circuit judge in Orange County has set a trial date for July 2027 ā more than a year after next monthās municipal elections.
Residents in Apopka are still shaken after a shooting sent bullets through homes and vehicles in what they say is a fairly quiet neighborhood, leading to the arrest of a young person.
Police say a juvenile was arrested after shots were fired in an Apopka subdivision.
With the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.
Two couples who hired the same handyman through the website Angi, formerly Angieās List, say they were reimbursed thousands of dollars after initially being left out of pocket.
Police said that the suspect called the mayor a "Grand Wizard" and "child rapist" as he promised via social media to harm him.
As dry weather increases the risk of fire danger across Central Florida, our News 6 crew got an up-close look at how fire officials and the Florida Forest Service reduce the risk of a wildfire spreading out of control.
An incident that left two people dead at Griffinās General Store in Apopka last week has been ruled a ādomestic murderāsuicide" between siblings, according to a final update released Monday by the Apopka Police Department
An Apopka family had a construction lien placed on their home after a roofing company failed to pay its suppliers. A News 6 investigation revealed the same company cashed insurance checks from multiple customers and never replaced their roofs.
Elections arenāt every four years; they happen all the time. 2026 is a midterm year, and some city elections are happening on three days in March in Flagler and Orange counties.
Orange County and Apopka city leaders will hold a public meeting to discuss ways to improve all aspects of road travel, including vehicles, walking, bicycling and public transit.
A 35-year-old Apopka man was arrested after Florida troopers said he fled a traffic stop in downtown Orlando and was later found with nearly 200 pounds of marijuana inside a rented box truck.
Immigrant advocates and Democratic lawmakers urged the public to speak out against the increasing reported presence of ICE agents in Central Florida on Monday, and to protest plans to open an ICE detainment center in Orange County.
A local roofing company stepped in to help an Apopka family who lost tens of thousands of dollars after a roofing company cashed their insurance check but never replaced their roof.
There are plenty of people who want to live in the Sunshine State. But according to a new study, thereās one city thatās better than the rest.
Discover how to spot and photograph Floridaās tricolored heron, an active hunter in wetlands. Learn identification tips, hunting behavior, and photography challenges of this fascinating bird living all around Florida.
Apopka commissioners are deciding if the city should move forward with a non-profitās funding agreement after its contract was suspended in response to a controversy involving a downtown mural.
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson, who is running for reelection, is suing an opponent, Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore, to get her taken off the ballot, accusing her of violating the city's residency requirements.
Carlos Zigrovic drove to Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive around 2 p.m. and when he arrived, he walked around the area and left his car in the parking lot.
Last month, News 6 reported on an Apopka family that lost tens of thousands of dollars after a roofing company cashed their insurance check but never replaced their roof.
Apopka police are searching for a man accused of convincing a victim to hand over a large amount of cash outside a Walmart by gaining their trust through a shared religious belief, according to investigators.
An 18-year-old man is accused of carjacking someone in Apopka before trying to take a gun from one of the officers arresting him for it, according to police.
With the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.
The fees would apply only to new residential and commercial development, but some residents say they are concerned about the potential ripple effect on the cost of living in Apopka.
From markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
An Apopka couple and their insurance company are out of tens of thousands of dollars after a roofing company cashed an insurance check but hasnāt replaced the roof.
According 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.
Lovetta Quinn-Henry was officially sworn in Thursday as Apopkaās new chief of police ā the first woman to ever lead the department.
Seminole 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.
āChristyā stars Sydney Sweeney as Christy Martin. It opens in theaters on Nov. 7 and will take audiences through the boxing championās rise in the ring and her survival outside of it. Christy Martin visited News 6 to discuss the movie.
On Tuesday, The Apopka Planning Commission unanimously voted to grant access for the construction of a new mosque in its downtown area.
