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  • Teresa Sargeant has been a staff writer for The Apopka Chief for over 10 years. In her many years as a journalist, she has won three state press association awards.

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Apopka attorney announces run for mayorTeresa Sargeant
August 4, 2025
Matt Aungst calls Nelson, Moore ‘career politicians’ Attorney Matthew Aungst announced Monday his campaign for Apopka mayor, becoming the third candidate join the race after Orange County…
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Demings signs updated Orange County agreement with ICE Teresa Sargeant
August 4, 2025
State AG warns of mayor, commissioners’ removal if not signed   Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings signed an updated agreement with the U.S. Immigration and…
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Best of Apopka voting launches Teresa Sargeant
July 30, 2025
Online voting taking place through Aug. 27    Voting for the Best of Apopka Readers’ Choice Awards kicked off Monday, allowing readers to recognize the achievements…
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LLC tied to billionaire buys Errol Estate former golf course  Teresa Sargeant
July 30, 2025
Family struggled to sell, revitalize property over the years  A limited liability company (LLC) associated with a billionaire entrepreneur finalized the acquisition of the defunct Errol…
Goodwill welcomes shoppers to ‘round up’ for YMCATeresa Sargeant
July 29, 2025
Organization to match funds donated to YMCA Throughout August, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida is encouraging customers to participate in the “round up” initiative to raise…
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Florida DOGE to audit Orange CountyTeresa Sargeant
July 29, 2025
State cites county’s $330M yearly increase of ad valorem tax The Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is auditing Orange County over its yearly $330 million…
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Local artist adding new mural to downtown collection Teresa Sargeant
July 28, 2025
The Downtown Mural to go up on Domino's Pizza building Local artist Ridge Bonnick is bringing a new mural installation to Domino’s Pizza in downtown Apopka. …
A two-story red house with gray roofs and black-and-white framed windows. A picket white fence and a brick road are in front of this house. Trees surround the house.
CRA to launch residential façade grant repair program   Teresa Sargeant
July 23, 2025
Qualification is max of $30K per property over 10-year period The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board has approved the framework of its façade grant repair…
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Sanchez: AFD closely managing fire hydrants to promote public safetyTeresa Sargeant
July 23, 2025
Flow tests, hydrant ratings based on national guidelines The Apopka Fire Department (AFD) is working to promote public safety through proactive fire hydrant management and following…
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City clerk developing minutes policy for council Teresa Sargeant
July 22, 2025
Commissioner, mayor spar over accuracy of meeting minutes   Apopka City Clerk Susan Bone is developing a policy for City Council meeting minutes after Commissioner Nick Nesta…

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