Much like last year's budget workshop, Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam outlined his presentation by asking for a modest increase from $15.2 million in last year's budget to $17.8 million in this one. more

Apopka said goodbye to Austin Duran on Saturday. The 25-year-old Firefighter/EMT for the Apopka Fire Department died 15 days after suffering injuries related to a tragic workplace accident. more

The Apopka Fire department released the following statement and announced the funeral arrangements for Firefighter/EMT Austin Duran. more

Social media can sometimes be an outlet for a community to express its grief and condolences. And this weekend, Apopka showed exactly how much its heart is broken, but also that they will never forget Austin. more

We regret any emotional distress the timing of the original article may have caused Apopka residents, its firefighters, or Austin's family and friends. more

Austin is doing good and progressing well. Although the previous surgeries were successful, doctors have determined that a fourth surgery is necessary. more

In case you missed it. The Apopka news week in review includes five articles that shaped the city last week... all in one place, including details on the injured firefighter Austin Duran. more

Tragedy struck the community this holiday weekend when Apopka Fire Department Firefighter/EMT Austin Duran was seriously injured, but now there is a way to help the family. more

A firefighter from the Apopka Fire Department is in serious but stable condition at the Orlando Regional Medical Center after an apparatus called a sand trailer fell on top of him. more

A firefighter from the Apopka Fire Department awaits surgery at the Orlando Regional Medical Center after the jack from an apparatus called a sand trailer fell on top of him. more