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  • Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The new Apopka City Commission poses with first responders at the April 28 oath of office ceremony. From left to right: Commissioner Yesenia Baron, Commissioner Nadia Anderson, Mayor Nick Nesta, Commissioner Sam Ruth, Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez, Fire Chief Wil Rivera-Sanchez and Police Chief Lovetta Quinn-Henry.
Apopka swears in new mayor, commissioners before hundreds Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 28, 2026
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Nesta, Ruth, Velazquez, Baron take oaths as city leadership shifts.
Daniel Webster has returned approximately $32 million from federal agencies to his constituents.
Webster announces retirement from CongressSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 28, 2026
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Webster's political career spans 47 years
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Schools facing financial crisisThe Apopka Chief
Melissa Byrd
April 28, 2026
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Right now, our public schools are in a financial crisis that is starting to significantly affect our staff and our students. The common thought is that our budget is bloated…
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Police Beat: APD issues 118 citations April 19-25The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 28, 2026
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In the period from April 19-25, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,568 calls for service, responded to 38 crashes, issued 118 citations, and made 19 arrests.
Volunteers serve food during a monthly Compassion in Apopka dinner at Just Like Momma’s Restaurant, an outreach effort providing meals and support to residents in need.   
Monthly dinners offer relief, highlight broader homelessness challenges  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 28, 2026
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Outreach draws dozens each month as calls grow for long-term solutions.
SrA Pacience Powell, Cadet 2nd LT William Warren, Major Emily Garcia, and Major Tarin Griffith stand at mid court presenting the nations colors during the National Anthem of Game 3 of the playoffs, Magic vs Pistons in the Kia Center
Wekiva students shine at Kia Center Vinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 27, 2026
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At center court inside the Kia Center, four Wekiva High School cadets stood perfectly still — locked in position, flags raised — as the National Anthem echoed through…
Medley Sports Construction expects to begin constructing the fields within the next few weeks.
Apopka breaks ground on 6 Northwest Recreation fieldsSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 27, 2026
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Fields to be completed by October
Ben Keller (left) and Luis Rivera (right) speak at the mural's unveiling Friday night.
Apopka Murals unveils painting on Domino’s wallSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 27, 2026
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Artwork pays tribute to railroad history, local landmarks
The Florida Department of Health encourages visitors to the Northwest Recreation Complex to avoid coming in contact with the pond due to algae toxins.
Florida DOH issues health alert for Northwest Recreation Complex blue-green algaeThe Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 27, 2026
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Residents and visitors warned not to enter Apopka pond
Keith Zechariah Simmons 
Suspect, 19, arrested in East 13th Street shooting Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant, The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 25, 2026
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Victim hospitalized in stable condition.