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  • Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Commissioner Nick Nesta is running for mayor in the March 2026 election.
Nesta joins Apopka mayoral race with focus on affordability, infrastructure, transparencyTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 17, 2025
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Two-term commissioner to file Tuesday.
Battle of the Bands will take place on Friday, Nov. 21 at the Kia Center in Orlando. Pictured is the 2024 Battle of the Bands.
Wekiva to compete in Battle of the Bands at Kia Center Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 12, 2025
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Total of eight marching bands to compete.
Construction of the new gazebo, as seen in this Tuesday photo, is underway at Kit Land Nelson Park.
New $250K gazebo under construction at Kit Land Nelson Park Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 12, 2025
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Amenity designed to resemble city amphitheater. 
Wearing his blue dress uniform, Pastor David Schorejs of First Baptist Church of Apopka calls for unity of a divided nation on Veterans Day.
Pastor, a retired Marine, calls for unity of divided nation on Veterans DayTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 12, 2025
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Schorejs served in Marines for 24 years.
Professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders finish touring the Wyld Oaks construction site in August for a Chamber event.
Wyld Oaks pushes back celebration to January 2026 Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 11, 2025
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Progress includes 2 miles of completed roads
Bill Arrowsmith
Trust names Bill Arrowsmith Apopka’s Humanitarian of YearTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 10, 2025
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Apopka Community Trust donations surpass original seed money.
The community gets ready to “uncouple” fire hoses at the permanent Apopka Fire Station 6 grand opening.
Nelson addresses improvements, 96% debt reduction in State of the CityTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 7, 2025
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Budget frees up funds for capital improvements.
New entries in Christmas Parade include churches, AdventHealth Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 7, 2025
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Former county commissioner Tom Dorman to serve as grand marshal.
The U.S. 441 (Main Street) and Park Avenue intersection is located within the Apopka CRA.
 Study: City has $235M opportunity gap Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 6, 2025
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Apopka CRA to eliminate some of its programs.
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings, seen here at a June Board of County Commissioners meeting, has filed to run for governor in next year’s election.
Demings officially announces gubernatorial run Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 6, 2025
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It’s official: Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has announced his campaign for governor of Florida, running on a platform of confronting rising costs, bringing back responsible leadership, unifying Floridians and improving…