Apopka News

Neo-honky tonker John Anderson was born in Apopka, FL, in 1955 and grew up listening to rock & roll, until he discovered country music at age 15 through Merle Haggard.

Old Florida National Bank CEO and Chairman Randy Burden and son, John, the bank's executive vice president Three months after veteran banker Randy Burden took control of Orlando National Bank - now renamed Old Florida National Bank - the institution has raised $50 million through a stock offering and increased deposits by another $50 million.

There was a time in the late 19th century when Floral City claimed one of Florida's largest populations - larger even than Miami.

The Beyer Racing team had an impressive run yesterday at the Brumos Porsche 250 at Daytona in which the #13 Lennox Chevrolet Riley led the Rolex Sports Car Series field for the first time in the rookie teama s career with 19 year old Ricky Taylor behind the wheel.

This is one of the biggest weekends for families to visit local parks, but at three parks in Orange County the water is off limits.

Richard Perricone of Uniondale was a POW for more than five years. Richard Perricone 63, of Apopka, Fla., formerly of Uniondale, was an Army PFC I was in a POW camp in Cambodia.

Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Apopka early this morning.

Investigators are trying to figure out if alcohol played a role in a fatal crash in Orange County.

Yes. She proved her mettle and outwitted Florida's most powerful politicians in defeating SunRail.

Kissimmee Police think theya re close to nabbing the women responsible for at least 5 purse snatchings.

Police have released new details on the person of interest in two missing person cases in central Florida.

Residents called 911 early Sunday morning when they saw flames shooting up from a local business in Orange County.

Low-income families dreaming of buying their first home now have the opportunity -- and it comes with an affordable price tag.

Published: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 10:58 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 10:58 p.m. DAVENPORT The homeowners' association for the Legacy Park subdivision in Davenport has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, mainly for an unpaid bill of more than $100,000 to the development's cable company.

Dozens of Apopka residents are back in their homes Tuesday morning after they were evacuated because of a bomb scare.

The search for a missing Ocoee woman continues Thursday morning and now investigators want to know if the prime suspect in her case is connected to other crimes nationwide.

Two motorcyclists killed in a crash near Apopka have been identiifed as John Ash, 54, and Wendy Ash, 43, of Apopka.

Chef John Mooney's gin & tonic grilled salmon at Highland Manor in Apopka. / June 4, 2009) Highland Manor in Apopka is a marvelous transformation.

" FL - " This afternoon Apopka PD began searches including 10 canines in the are of Ingram Rd and Clarcona.

An Apopka man who had recently moved in with his girlfriend told jurors Tuesday that the woman's old boyfriend, Darren John Bridgeman, shot him in the chest during an ambush that also left the woman dead.