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  • Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.

Mayor Bryan Nelson
Nelson to travel to Tallahassee to talk SB 180 Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 6, 2025
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson plans to travel to Tallahassee on Tuesday, Oct. 14, to meet with state lawmakers about a controversial legislation that has riled local…
A construction site, with dirt ground and heavy machinery.
City Council approves fines for construction activity outside posted hoursTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 6, 2025
The City Council unanimously adopted on Wednesday a resolution that establishes penalties for construction activity occurring outside of posted hours. According to the Oct. 1 City Council staff report, any contractor, subcontractor, property owner,…
Commissioner Alexander Smith voted with the majority to create fines for meter tampering.
Council approves first reading of utility meter finesTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 3, 2025
Ordinance intended to deter tampering
Florida Sen.-elect LaVon Bracy Davis, D-District 15 (L) and Rep. Doug Bankson, R-District 39 (R)
Bankson, Bracy Davis recap 2025 legislative session at Apopka City Council meeting Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 2, 2025
State Sen.-elect LaVon Bracy Davis, D-District 15, and Rep. Doug Bankson, R-District 39, recounted their achievements in this year’s legislative session and reaffirmed their commitment to…
A blueprint, by Bowman Consulting Group, of the proposed Freshfields Farm Apopka site.
Freshfields Farm plans to open third location in Apopka  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 1, 2025
Freshfields Farm, which has stores in Orlando and Jacksonville, is eyeing Apopka as the site of its third location.    The development team gave its first submittal…
Apopka, St. Johns District extend agreement for sixth time on Golden Gem Road facility Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 1, 2025
The Apopka City Council voted unanimously to extend a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) for the sixth time. The extension gives the city more…
Several people ride their bikes in the daytime. Trees are in the background.
Nonprofit to highlight safe multi-modal travel with ninth annual BIKE 5 ride Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 26, 2025
Bike/Walk Central Florida’s ninth annual BIKE 5 ride will welcome bike riders to explore Central Florida cities to promote safety and accessibility and raise awareness for…
The Apopka Progressive Seniors Club currently has over 150 members, some of who were in attendance at the Founders' Day Celebration on Tuesday.
Apopka Progressive Seniors Club celebrates 52 years of founding Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 25, 2025
The Apopka Progressive Seniors Club recognized 52 years since its launch and decades of community service and friendships with a Founders’ Day Celebration event Tuesday at the John…
Florida House District 39 Rep. Doug Bankson discusses the bills he sponsored or co-sponsored during the NORWF Sept. 18 luncheon.
Rep. Bankson highlights 5 bills he sponsored, passed in Legislature  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 25, 2025
State Rep. Doug Bankson, R-District 39, highlighted 12 bills he sponsored and five that passed during remarks to the Northwest Orange Republican Women Club, Federated (NORWF) last…
Cliff Shepard
Apopka to join $7B-plus settlement for opioid-related claims Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 23, 2025
The Apopka City Council voted 5-0 on Sept. 17 to accept the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan settlement, which could distribute north of $7 billion over 15…