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

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  • Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
A vacant property at 205 E. Eighth St. is under consideration for purchase by the Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency. The CRA voted Monday to move forward with the $156,000 acquisition while evaluating the site during a 120-day due-diligence period.
Teresa Sargeant
August 27, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
A vacant 0.42-acre property at 161 E. Sixth St. was considered for purchase by the Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency for $299,000. The CRA decided Monday not to pursue the acquisition.
Teresa Sargeant
August 27, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Apopka resident Rod Olsen speaks during the March 18 Apopka City Commission meeting at City Hall. Olsen has raised concerns about the city’s employee overtime costs and monitoring practices.
Teresa Sargeant
August 27, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Behind the scenes of the “Healthcare in the Community” mini-documentary production in Central Florida, Central Florida Jobs with Justice leader Eimear Roy, left, speaks with U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost during filming. The documentary will premiere Saturday, Aug. 29, as part of a screening and panel discussion on health care justice.
Teresa Sargeant
August 26, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
James Pericola and Joe Strada
Teresa Sargeant
August 26, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Orange County District 2 Commissioner Michael “Mike” Crabb (L) takes the oath of office from Ninth Judicial Circuit Judge Andrew Bain (R) on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Orange County Administration Center. Crabb was sworn in shortly before taking his seat for his first Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Teresa Sargeant
August 25, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Representatives of Empire Pros Roofing, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce and community members gather for a recent Chamber ribbon-cutting ceremony at the business. The Chamber is working to expand events and increase engagement with member businesses as it rebuilds following a leadership dispute last year.
Teresa Sargeant
August 24, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
This vacant property at 205 E. Eighth St. is the subject of a proposed $156,000 purchase contract between the city and Duke Energy Florida. The CRA, which voted in April to pursue the acquisition, will consider the contract Monday, Aug. 24.
Teresa Sargeant
August 21, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Interim City Administrator Radley Williams, right, speaks with City Attorney Cliff Shepard during an Apopka City Commission meeting May 20. Williams presented background on the Kelly Park Road Pioneering Agreement during the commission's Wednesday workshop.
Teresa Sargeant
August 20, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
A sign marks the future site of Northwest Church at 1567 Plymouth Sorrento Road, where an existing approximately 4,000-square-foot building also sits. The Apopka Development Review Committee recommended denial Wednesday of plans for a new 23,217-square-foot place of worship and for the retrofit of the existing building because of outstanding city comments.
Teresa Sargeant
August 19, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
A vacant property at 205 E. Eighth St. is under consideration for purchase by the Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency. The CRA voted Monday to move forward with the $156,000 acquisition while evaluating the site during a 120-day due-diligence period.
CRA advances $156K land purchase for resource centerTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 27, 2026
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Board votes 4-2 to move forward with Eighth Street property.
A vacant 0.42-acre property at 161 E. Sixth St. was considered for purchase by the Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency for $299,000. The CRA decided Monday not to pursue the acquisition.
CRA holds off on $299K Sixth Street property Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 27, 2026
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Board members question buying land without defined redevelopment plan.
Apopka resident Rod Olsen speaks during the March 18 Apopka City Commission meeting at City Hall. Olsen has raised concerns about the city’s employee overtime costs and monitoring practices.
Apopka officials scrutinize millions in employee overtime Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 27, 2026
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Nesta cites lack of oversight after city spends $3.4M on overtime.
Behind the scenes of the “Healthcare in the Community” mini-documentary production in Central Florida, Central Florida Jobs with Justice leader Eimear Roy, left, speaks with U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost during filming. The documentary will premiere Saturday, Aug. 29, as part of a screening and panel discussion on health care justice.
Health care documentary, panel set for Saturday in Apopka Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 26, 2026
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Event will focus on medical debt, access to care and community resources.
James Pericola and Joe Strada
Recount confirms Strada as GOP nominee for District 11 Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 26, 2026
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Businessman will face Democrat James Pericola in November.
Orange County District 2 Commissioner Michael “Mike” Crabb (L) takes the oath of office from Ninth Judicial Circuit Judge Andrew Bain (R) on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Orange County Administration Center. Crabb was sworn in shortly before taking his seat for his first Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Crabb sworn in as Orange County’s District 2 commissioner Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 25, 2026
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DeSantis appointed Crabb in July; Crabb faces Brown in runoff.
Representatives of Empire Pros Roofing, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce and community members gather for a recent Chamber ribbon-cutting ceremony at the business. The Chamber is working to expand events and increase engagement with member businesses as it rebuilds following a leadership dispute last year.
Apopka Chamber focused on rebuilding after leadership tumult Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 24, 2026
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Board chair says organization is financially stable, working to expand membership.
This vacant property at 205 E. Eighth St. is the subject of a proposed $156,000 purchase contract between the city and Duke Energy Florida. The CRA, which voted in April to pursue the acquisition, will consider the contract Monday, Aug. 24.
CRA to consider two potential property acquisitions Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 21, 2026
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Meeting will also review new homebuyer assistance program, downtown lighting project.
Interim City Administrator Radley Williams, right, speaks with City Attorney Cliff Shepard during an Apopka City Commission meeting May 20. Williams presented background on the Kelly Park Road Pioneering Agreement during the commission's Wednesday workshop.
Apopka weighs future of Kelly Park Road agreement amid funding shortfall Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 20, 2026
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Final right-of-way parcel remains unresolved.
A sign marks the future site of Northwest Church at 1567 Plymouth Sorrento Road, where an existing approximately 4,000-square-foot building also sits. The Apopka Development Review Committee recommended denial Wednesday of plans for a new 23,217-square-foot place of worship and for the retrofit of the existing building because of outstanding city comments.
Northwest Church plans recommended for denial by Apopka DRC Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 19, 2026
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Yothers Outparcel receives approval; Lester Oaks to return with revised plans.



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