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  • Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Matthew's Hope logo in black and purple text.
Orange County approves $787K sleeper bus program for homeless Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 5, 2025
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Matthew’s Hope created initiative as temporary shelters.
Professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders finish touring the Wyld Oaks construction site in August for a Chamber event.
City Council greenlights Kelly Park Road agreement  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 5, 2025
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Agreement budgets $15 million so far to finance project.
Patches of dirt were left behind after Metronet contractors finished installation.
Rock Springs Ridge HOA weighs legal action over fiber installation damage Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 5, 2025
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Metronet says it is addressing issues.
Former Commissioner Sam Ruth files at City Hall to campaign for City Council Seat 1.  
Former Commissioner Sam Ruth launches campaign for Apopka City Council  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 4, 2025
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Former commissioner will challenge incumbent Alexander H. Smith. 
John Hanson, city building official and Pension Plan Board member, addresses the City Council as city workers watch.
Council approves first reading of employees’ pension increase Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 4, 2025
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Increase is first to be done in over a decade.
Commissioner Nadia Anderson opposes the three townhomes proposed for construction on M A Board Street.
Apopka City Council denies land use change for 3 townhomes on M A Board Street Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 4, 2025
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Opponents cite community opposition, new units out of place in area.
Orange County District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore is the first mayoral candidate to secure enough petitions.
Moore officially secures number of petitions to run for mayor Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 26, 2025
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She is the first candidate to complete this process.
People unload boxes of turkeys from the back of a truck.
City commissioners team up to give turkeys to 500 familiesTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 25, 2025
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Need has increased due to SNAP cuts.
Traffic flows on U.S. Highway 441 in downtown Apopka.
Orange County transportation sales tax may return for 2026 vote Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 25, 2025
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County voters rejected $600M per year proposal in 2022.
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District finishes 7 of 8 pipeline projects in area Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 24, 2025
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Government shutdown delays update on $14M grant application.