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  • Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
City officials and former congresswoman Val Demings cut the ribbon on Friday at the Myrtle Rogers Womble Northwest Water Plant, opening a new $3.2 million water tank that has a 1-million-gallon capacity.
City opens second $3.2 million tank at Northwest Water PlantTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 6, 2026
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Grant secured by former congresswoman partly funds cost.
The parcel at 1819 Armando Borjas Jr. Way where Freshfield Farms wants to build its third location.
Apopka City Council approves Freshfields Farm development plan Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 5, 2026
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Specialty food market to occupy lot near Walmart and Sam’s Club.
Commissioner Diane Velazquez motioned to reconsider a resolution that allows advancing up to $5,000 per case to elected officials facing civil or administrative proceedings related to their role in office.
Velazquez seeks to overturn advance legal fees policyTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 5, 2026
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Anderson alleges ‘hate group’ influence is behind motion
Attendees greet each other at Apopka High School before the debate begins.
Debate educates attendees on civic discourse, voter issuesTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 5, 2026
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Out-of-towners learn more about Apopka topics
Shawn Ocasio senior consultant with Raftelis Financial Consultants, gives a presentation about the utility rates at a September 2025 City Council meeting.
Apopka City Council approves utility rate reduction after financial review Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 5, 2026
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New rates became effective Feb. 3.
Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore, incumbent Mayor Bryan Nelson and City Commissioner Nick Nesta discuss issues at the Apopka Mayoral Debate.
Apopka mayoral candidates debate growth, utility hikes, legal mattersTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 3, 2026
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500 people attend first debate of election cycle.
Matthew's Hope volunteers prepare food at the Winter Garden outreach center.
Apopka bands together during freezing temperaturesSarah Merly
Sarah Merly, Teresa Sargeant
February 3, 2026
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Matthew's Hope struggles to support homeless in chilly weather
The owner of Just Like Momma's Soul Food and Wings, located at Fifth Street Plaza downtown, is suing the city of Apopka.
Restaurant sues city for alleged code violation Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 2, 2026
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Lawsuit alleges delays, financial losses during renovation.
Christine Moore, Nick Nesta, Bryan Nelson
Mayoral candidates talk personal background, experience Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 29, 2026
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Candidates to square off in Tuesday debate.
The Florida Commission on Ethics has dismissed a complaint against City Commissioner Nick Nesta (pictured).
Commission dismisses ethics complaint against Nesta Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 28, 2026
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Local resident claimed conflict of interest.