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  • Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The City Council approved the first reading of a zoning change for the 197-acre Ondich North.
Apopka City Council approves first reading of Ondich North zoning changeTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 24, 2025
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Development part of Kelly Park Interchange District
People enjoy their meals at a special Christmas celebration on Sunday, which HOPE of Apopka organized.
Group celebrates Christmas with homeless outside gutted thrift store Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 24, 2025
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Owner seeks to get building restored, expanded.
The property at 350 E. Sixth St. was the site of Cornerstone at Sixth, a proposed affordable housing development comprised of 24 townhomes.
Orange County quietly dissolves 24-unit affordable housing projectTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 22, 2025
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Project broke ground in July 2023, but no construction followed.
George 'Smitty' Smith
George ‘Smitty’ Smith running for Apopka City Council Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 22, 2025
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Veteran challenging Velazquez for Seat 2.
Commissioner Nick Nesta has resigned from Seat 4, effective Dec. 4, to run for mayor in the 2026 general election.
Apopka calls special election to fill Nesta’s city council seatTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 18, 2025
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Aungst suspends campaign for mayor.
Matthew Aungst
Aungst suspends campaign for Apopka mayor Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 18, 2025
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Attorney cites risk of ‘splitting reform vote.
Paulucci Acres, outlined in red, is proposed as a 618-acre property comprised of over 1,000 homes located east of Vick Road and north of Ponkan Road.
Council delays Paulucci Acres zoning request to JanuaryTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 18, 2025
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Resident with family history in Apopka opposes new development
Fort-Lauderdale-based Red Apple Development is seeking to build a new K-12 charter school at the corner of West Lester Road and Plymouth Sorrento Road.
Charter school eyes site at Plymouth Sorrento Road intersectionTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 17, 2025
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City staff reviewing plan for new K-12 charter school.
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners approves the $2.1 million purchase of a 26.1-acre property for the development of a new park in northwest Orange County.
Orange County to develop new park at Sadler Road-Orange Blossom Trail intersectionTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 17, 2025
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County Commission greenlights 26-acre purchase for $2.1M.
Commissioner Nick Nesta has resigned from Seat 4, effective Dec. 4, to run for mayor in the 2026 general election.
Apopka plans special election to fill Nesta’s City Council seatTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 15, 2025
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Council set to vote on resolution this Wednesday.