A man is behind bars accused of two bank robberies in Orange County. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS After days of investigation, the Apopka Police Department arrested 45-year-old Taylor Cale Mizelle, who appeared before an Orange County judge for the first time on Saturday. Police say they were able to identify the suspect after […]
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New place for birders to flock coming to Apopka
In the future, Central Florida birders will have a special place to flock in Apopka to hang with feathered friends. The City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a conservation project and lease agreement with the nonprofit Orange Audubon Society to develop the Apopka Birding Park. The Central Florida chapter of the National Audubon Society is […]
Police seek car possibly used in Apopka shooting
Apopka police are asking for the public’s help in finding a ‘vehicle of interest,’ that may have been involved in a shooting. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS On March 9, around 11:30 a.m. police responded to a shooting call near Myrtle Street and Lake Avenue. When officers arrived, they located a 33-year-old male inside […]
Apopka police investigating shooting in residential area
The Apopka Police Department said it is investigating a shooting that happened Saturday morning. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS Police said that at around 11:39 a.m., they received calls about shots fired. The incident happened near Myrtle Street and Lake Avenue, investigators said. Read: FHP: Troopers search for driver accused of intentionally hitting a […]
Apopka mom in medical field buys Habitat for Humanity home
Family, friends and Habitat supporters gathered this weekend to celebrate new homeowner Angel Saffold and her family into their new home. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS The Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings joined Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka CEO Penny Seater in congratulating the hardworking mom for completing her journey to buying an affordable home. […]