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It's Debate Day! Stream the 2026 Apopka Mayoral Debate. Visit WESH.com to watch the live stream starting at 5:30PMIt's Debate Day! Stream the 2026 Apopka Mayoral Debate. Visit WESH.com to watch the live stream starting at 5:30PM

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  • Teresa Sargeant

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

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  • Teresa Sargeant

    Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
From left, state Rep. RaShon Young; Ninth Judicial Circuit judge candidate Temika Hampton-Johnson; former state Rep. Kamia Brown, a candidate for Orange County Commission District 2; Marquise McMiller, Orange County Public Schools’ senior director of government relations; and the Rev. Betty Watson of Faith in Florida participate in the Oct. 27 Vote Ready! Town Hall at St. Paul AME Church in Apopka.
Church town hall examines ballot amendments, government spending 
October 28, 2026
Forum held as early voting continues until Nov. 1.
DeSantis honors John Anderson with anthem designation, Lake Apopka naming directive
October 27, 2026
Executive order comes nearly one week after Anderson’s death.
Caitlyn Nichole Swatkowski 
DeBary woman sentenced to prison in crash that killed daughter 
October 27, 2026
Crash occurred in September 2024 on S.R. 429 in Apopka.
Chili cook-off winners at Central Florida Preparatory School’s fall festival Oct. 23 in Apopka are, from left, Alicia Minott of Leeci’s Garden of Goodness, first place; Adriana Reyes of Luchi’s Chili, People’s Choice; Yriana Julio-Garnichaud of Panela of My Heart, third place; and Flor Lightner of Bacon Me Crazy, second place.  
Chili and community take center stage at Central Florida Preparatory School’s fall festival 
October 26, 2026
More than 1,000 attend event featuring cook-off, games, petting zoo.
The Mead’s Bottom mural by artist German Lemus, pictured June 30, depicts Sarah Mead and other Apopka historic figures.
State council approves Mead’s Bottom historical marker 
October 26, 2026
Recognition follows three-year effort to preserve early Black settlement’s history.
Volunteers take part in a Jan. 24 workday at Apopka Birding Park. The habitat restoration effort is part of the organization's plans to develop the property for conservation, recreation and environmental education.  
Orange County approves $12 million allocation for Apopka Birding Park museum 
October 22, 2026
Funding for museum is part of larger county tourism plan.
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Maria Vazquez, right, speaks during a June news conference at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center in Orlando. From left are School Board members Angie Gallo and Vicki-Elaine Felder and School Board Chair Teresa Jacobs. The district’s impasse hearing over employee pay and health insurance has been postponed until Nov. 13.
OCPS pay, insurance impasse hearing postponed to Nov. 13 
Delay follows district’s rejection of special magistrate’s recommendations.
The Apopka City Commission meets Oct. 7 at City Hall. Commissioners approved financing for West wastewater treatment plant planning and a phosphorus removal grant extension at their Wednesday meeting.
Apopka City Commission advances wastewater treatment projects 
October 22, 2026
West Plant planning gets $500,000; phosphorus study grant extended.
Commissioner Sam Ruth, pictured Oct. 7, initiated the discussion on Wednesday about revisiting Apopka’s discretionary funds policy.
Apopka City Commission to revisit discretionary funds resolution on Nov. 4 
October 22, 2026
Resolution No. 2025-34 discussion follows music festival controversy.
Apopka native and Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson died Wednesday at age 71. 
Apopka native, country legend John Anderson dies at 71 
October 22, 2026
Hall of Famer’s career included five No. 1 hits and enduring hometown ties.
From left, state Rep. RaShon Young; Ninth Judicial Circuit judge candidate Temika Hampton-Johnson; former state Rep. Kamia Brown, a candidate for Orange County Commission District 2; Marquise McMiller, Orange County Public Schools’ senior director of government relations; and the Rev. Betty Watson of Faith in Florida participate in the Oct. 27 Vote Ready! Town Hall at St. Paul AME Church in Apopka.
Church town hall examines ballot amendments, government spending Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 28, 2026
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Forum held as early voting continues until Nov. 1.
DeSantis honors John Anderson with anthem designation, Lake Apopka naming directiveTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 27, 2026
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Executive order comes nearly one week after Anderson’s death.
Caitlyn Nichole Swatkowski 
DeBary woman sentenced to prison in crash that killed daughter Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 27, 2026
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Crash occurred in September 2024 on S.R. 429 in Apopka.
Chili cook-off winners at Central Florida Preparatory School’s fall festival Oct. 23 in Apopka are, from left, Alicia Minott of Leeci’s Garden of Goodness, first place; Adriana Reyes of Luchi’s Chili, People’s Choice; Yriana Julio-Garnichaud of Panela of My Heart, third place; and Flor Lightner of Bacon Me Crazy, second place.  
Chili and community take center stage at Central Florida Preparatory School’s fall festival Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 26, 2026
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More than 1,000 attend event featuring cook-off, games, petting zoo.
The Mead’s Bottom mural by artist German Lemus, pictured June 30, depicts Sarah Mead and other Apopka historic figures.
State council approves Mead’s Bottom historical marker Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 26, 2026
0
Recognition follows three-year effort to preserve early Black settlement’s history.
Volunteers take part in a Jan. 24 workday at Apopka Birding Park. The habitat restoration effort is part of the organization's plans to develop the property for conservation, recreation and environmental education.  
Orange County approves $12 million allocation for Apopka Birding Park museum Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 22, 2026
0
Funding for museum is part of larger county tourism plan.
The Apopka City Commission meets Oct. 7 at City Hall. Commissioners approved financing for West wastewater treatment plant planning and a phosphorus removal grant extension at their Wednesday meeting.
Apopka City Commission advances wastewater treatment projects Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 22, 2026
0
West Plant planning gets $500,000; phosphorus study grant extended.
Apopka native and Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson died Wednesday at age 71. 
Apopka native, country legend John Anderson dies at 71 Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 22, 2026
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Hall of Famer’s career included five No. 1 hits and enduring hometown ties.
The Apopka City Commission meets Oct. 7 at City Hall. Commissioners discussed developer impact-fee credits and legal representation options during a separate Oct. 21 workshop.
Apopka City Commission outlines developer credit changes, explores legal services options Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 22, 2026
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Officials discuss impact-fee credits and on-site legal counsel.
Sean Javier, an Apopka High School graduate and University of Florida senior, stands at a podium during a Take Stock in Children event. Javier credits scholarships, financial aid and volunteer mentors with helping him pursue his college education without taking out student loans.
Apopka graduate avoids student debt with scholarships, financial aidTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 21, 2026
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Nonprofit mentorship helps UF senior navigate college costs.



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