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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.
County commissioners are expected to review public feedback on a proposed stormwater utility fee later this month. Pictured is Building A of the John H. Bridges Community Center, where county officials held a stormwater utility fee community meeting Monday.
Teresa Sargeant
June 9, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
City documents show the 1.16-acre parcel outlined in red along Kelly Park Road that is proposed for annexation into the city of Apopka for future commercial development.  
Teresa Sargeant
June 8, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Maria Vazquez speaks during the district's 2026 State of the Schools address on June 2 at Edgewater High School.
Teresa Sargeant
June 8, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
An aerial map from city planning documents outlines the 5.12-acre site at 4410 and 4420 Chandler Road (outlined in red), where an applicant is seeking a future land-use change and rezoning to allow development of the proposed Joy Child Academy child care facility.
Teresa Sargeant
June 8, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, of Tavares, was brought home to Central Florida on Wednesday after dying during a military training exercise last month in Morocco.
Teresa Sargeant
June 5, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings delivers his final State of the County address Friday at the Orange County Convention Center, highlighting accomplishments from his nearly eight years in office before later announcing he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and was suspending his campaign for governor.
Teresa Sargeant
June 5, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The City Commission unanimously approved a notice of default Wednesday related to the development agreement for Station Street (pictured).
Teresa Sargeant
June 4, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
This site plan shows Paulucci Acres Pod 1A/B and 4, a proposed 502-home subdivision east of Vick Road and south of West Ponkan Road. The project is part of the larger Paulucci Acres development and is scheduled for review by the Apopka Development Review Committee on June 3.
Teresa Sargeant
June 4, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The Apopka City Commissioner, seen here at a May meeting, approved on Wednesday the disposal of surplus property, including a firefighter training trailer discussed in connection with the 2022 death of firefighter Austin Duran.
Teresa Sargeant
June 4, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Orange County Public Schools held its 2026 State of the Schools address on Tuesday at Edgewater High School, where district leaders discussed enrollment trends, funding challenges and academic performance.
Teresa Sargeant
June 3, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
County commissioners are expected to review public feedback on a proposed stormwater utility fee later this month. Pictured is Building A of the John H. Bridges Community Center, where county officials held a stormwater utility fee community meeting Monday.
Orange County considers stormwater utility fee for unincorporated properties Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 9, 2026
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Public feedback to help shape proposal before commissioners decide.
City documents show the 1.16-acre parcel outlined in red along Kelly Park Road that is proposed for annexation into the city of Apopka for future commercial development.  
Kelly Park Interchange annexation advances Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 8, 2026
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Commission approves first reading for commercial parcel.
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Maria Vazquez speaks during the district's 2026 State of the Schools address on June 2 at Edgewater High School.
Media outlets seek changes to OCPS media policy Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 8, 2026
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Coalition says directive limits employee speech, transparency and access to information.
An aerial map from city planning documents outlines the 5.12-acre site at 4410 and 4420 Chandler Road (outlined in red), where an applicant is seeking a future land-use change and rezoning to allow development of the proposed Joy Child Academy child care facility.
Childcare facility proposal tops Planning Commission agenda Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 8, 2026
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Proposed hotel at Floridian Town Center also to be discussed.
Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, of Tavares, was brought home to Central Florida on Wednesday after dying during a military training exercise last month in Morocco.
Fallen soldier brought home to Central Florida Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 5, 2026
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Apopka funeral home among those who received Collington’s remains.
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings delivers his final State of the County address Friday at the Orange County Convention Center, highlighting accomplishments from his nearly eight years in office before later announcing he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and was suspending his campaign for governor.
Demings suspends governor bid after cancer diagnosis Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 5, 2026
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Mayor reflects on tenure in final State of County address.
The City Commission unanimously approved a notice of default Wednesday related to the development agreement for Station Street (pictured).
Commission approves Station Street default notice Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 4, 2026
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Developer missed deadline by almost two years.
This site plan shows Paulucci Acres Pod 1A/B and 4, a proposed 502-home subdivision east of Vick Road and south of West Ponkan Road. The project is part of the larger Paulucci Acres development and is scheduled for review by the Apopka Development Review Committee on June 3.
The Ridge apartment project advances to public hearings Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 4, 2026
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Initial Paulucci Acres phase remains under review.
The Apopka City Commissioner, seen here at a May meeting, approved on Wednesday the disposal of surplus property, including a firefighter training trailer discussed in connection with the 2022 death of firefighter Austin Duran.
City to destroy trailer linked to firefighter’s death Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 4, 2026
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Emotional discussion precedes unanimous vote.
Orange County Public Schools held its 2026 State of the Schools address on Tuesday at Edgewater High School, where district leaders discussed enrollment trends, funding challenges and academic performance.
Address highlights OCPS adaption amid challenges Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 3, 2026
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District cites enrollment declines, funding pressures and tax uncertainty.