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Balling with legends: Magic legends coach Apopka first responders in charity basketball game
Read full article: Balling with legends: Magic legends coach Apopka first responders in charity basketball gameMagic legends Bo Outlaw and Nick Anderson offered their coaching skills on Wednesday as Apopka first responders played a charity basketball game.
Father of fallen Apopka firefighter Austin Duran speaks out during city council meeting
Read full article: Father of fallen Apopka firefighter Austin Duran speaks out during city council meetingMichael Duran, the father of fallen firefighter Austin Duran, spoke during public comment at the Apopka city council meeting on Wednesday.
New report recommends sweeping changes at Apopka Fire Department
Read full article: New report recommends sweeping changes at Apopka Fire DepartmentA new independent report recommends sweeping changes to safety protocols at the Apopka Fire Department in the wake of the death of Austin Duran last year.
Apopka firefighter who died after on-the-job injury voted 2022 Firefighter of the Year
Read full article: Apopka firefighter who died after on-the-job injury voted 2022 Firefighter of the YearApopka Firefighter Austin Duran was hospitalized for weeks and underwent several surgeries after he was hurt while trying to move a sand trailer in June 2022, fire officials said.
‘Austin would still be here:’ Father discusses Apopka firefighter’s death, investigation
Read full article: ‘Austin would still be here:’ Father discusses Apopka firefighter’s death, investigationApopka Mayor Bryan Nelson addressed internal and external investigations into the death of firefighter Austin Duran at a news briefing on Wednesday.
‘Fought this fight like a warrior:’ Apopka firefighter dies weeks after significant work injury
Read full article: ‘Fought this fight like a warrior:’ Apopka firefighter dies weeks after significant work injuryAn Apopka firefighter who has been hospitalized for weeks due to a significant work-related injury has died.
Apopka firefighter hospitalized, doing ‘unbelievably well’ after significant work-related injury, officials say
Read full article: Apopka firefighter hospitalized, doing ‘unbelievably well’ after significant work-related injury, officials sayAn Apopka firefighter was hospitalized after a “significant” work-related injury, the department said.
PHOTOS: Firefighters tackle 2 acres of flaming mulch, brush at Apopka recycling facility
Read full article: PHOTOS: Firefighters tackle 2 acres of flaming mulch, brush at Apopka recycling facilityThe Apopka Fire Department responded to a recycling facility early Saturday morning to deal with 2 acres of burning mulch and brush, according to a news release.