Birds of prey sit at the top of the food chain—so when something is wrong in the environment, raptors often show it first. In this episode, I visit the Avian Reconditioning Center (ARC) in Apopka, Florida, to see how injured and orphaned raptors are cared for through rehabilitation, medical support, and flight conditioning. Some recover and return to the wild. Others become permanent residents and help educate the public.

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 they’ve 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 Women’s 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 “Ponzi Scheme” is now facing a class-action lawsuit.

This week on “Politically Motivated‚” 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.

The race for Apopka mayor is headed to a runoff next month after none of the candidates secured more than 50% of the vote in Tuesday’s election.

Two of the candidates in Apopka’s 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 Moore’s candidacy declared invalid.

City elections are happening Tuesday in Orange County: March 10 in Apopka, Maitland, Oakland. Here's what you need to know.

A 26-year-old former Apopka High School teacher is accused of sexual battery with a student, according to police.

Last week, ten more restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

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.

A verbal argument that began at a Family Dollar escalated to a bullet through someone’s windshields, according to Apopka police.

An Apopka man is accused of running a Ponzi scheme that bilked at least $328 million from victim investors, according to federal prosecutors.

Police say a Facebook Marketplace sale turned violent in Winter Springs.

An Orange County deputy who was arrested in Apopka is accused of domestic violence, according to the sheriff’s office.

Lovetta Quinn-Henry has officially taken the helm as the 16th police chief of the Apopka Police Department, becoming the first woman in the city’s 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 — more than a year after next month’s 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 Angie’s 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 Griffin’s General Store in Apopka last week has been ruled a “domestic murder–suicide" between siblings, according to a final update released Monday by the Apopka Police Department

A family member is searching for answers after her father and aunt were found dead in an Apopka general store.

If you live in Apopka, Maitland or Oakland and you want to vote in your city elections next month, that deadline is today.

It’s been called the fastest-growing sport in the country.

A shocking and mysterious death investigation in Apopka has left a community searching for answers.

A call for service led officers to discover two dead bodies at a general store in Apopka on Friday night, according to the police department.

After a home invasion was reported on Wednesday evening, Orlando police said they managed to catch one of the people involved.

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 aren’t 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.

Police in Apopka evacuated businesses Friday night because of a gas leak in the downtown area. The leak has been repaired and the roads are back open, according to the city.

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.

People in some Central Florida counties may want to run their pool pumps overnight as temperatures fall below freezing. Here's what pool experts say to do.

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.

A man whom Apopka police arrested overnight is accused of starting a fire in a shed while he was still inside.

Apopka police say they're looking for a man who was last seen there in May 2023.

Last week, eight Central Florida eateries were forced to close after a visit from a state health inspector, according to state records.

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.

Troopers said the officer, who was driving an Apopka PD-marked Ford Explorer, was transported to the hospital as a precaution and was released.

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, there’s one city that’s better than the rest.

Discover how to spot and photograph Florida’s 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-profit’s 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.

Four people were displaced when a fire broke out at an Orange County home.

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.

The Apopka Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a 37-year-old woman who was last seen in 2018.

The suspects used sledgehammers and other tools to steal an ATM, $3,000 in lottery tickets, $6,000 in tobacco products and a black cash register, police say.

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.

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.

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.

A 20-year-old man is accused of shooting a driver who took him home over the weekend in Apopka, according to police.

A 20-year-old man is accused of shooting and killing a driver who took him home over the weekend in Apopka, according to police.

U.S. News & World Report has released its latest ranking of the best places to live in the country, including a look at the Sunshine State.

An 81-year-old Apopka man and a 94-year-old Apopka woman were killed in a crash with a Ford Mustang, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The race for Apopka mayor is getting more crowded.

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 hasn’t replaced the roof.

The Apopka community is grieving after three teenagers were killed in a crash early Sunday morning along East Welch Road.

Three teens, including a 13-year-old boy, who were killed in a rollover Apopka crash have been identified.

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 Apopka’s new chief of police — the first woman to ever lead the department.

Think you can tell a stick from a prehistoric predator? At Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, that's Gator-Spotting 101!

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.

“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.

On Tuesday, The Apopka Planning Commission unanimously voted to grant access for the construction of a new mosque in its downtown area.

A 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.

A portion of Main Street in Apopka was closed after a crash that left a woman dead and a driver behind bars, according to police.

Corn mazes, monster trucks, stein hoisting, pup washes & more

It’s been relatively dry across these parts for the last several days, but that likely changes Tuesday.

A 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.

Outside of his role as an anchor, Justin Warmoth serves as your community correspondent and today, he recommended to check out Binion Road.

Apopka’s rules limiting when campaign signs can be displayed are facing scrutiny.

A Florida missing child alert has been issued for a 14-year-old Apopka girl.

A lawsuit is challenging whether Apopka City Council member Nadia Anderson lived within city limits when she ran for office.

Tom 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!

Running a business in a time of high economic uncertainty isn't easy, but one Central Florida man seems to have it all figured out.

Apopka 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.

Apopka residents are expressing frustration over a proposed water rate increase just a year after the city raised rates.

A mural in downtown Apopka that had drawn criticism for its resemblance to another artist’s work was completely painted over Monday morning.

A 15-year-old girl was finally located in Central Florida this week after being missing for nearly 17 months, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.

A new mural in downtown Apopka stirs controversy.

An Apopka man suffered an attack earlier this month after he yelled at a couple of young bears to stay away from his home, according to the FWC.

For residents living along Clear Water Lake, rising water isn’t just a view out the back door — it’s creeping into their yards.

Two people shot at each other in an Apopka neighborhood, striking a child, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Police say a fire at a home in Apopka has led to two arson arrests in an apparent family feud.

Apopka 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.

An 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.

Law enforcement activity led by U.S. Border Patrol caused Apopka High School to be placed on a temporary secure/hold, according to officials.

Corie Murray interviews Ella Duke, an Apopka-based entrepreneur behind several community endeavors and burgeoning businesses.

Sheeler High School is a small, public charter school in Apopka that’s rewriting the script and giving students a second chance.