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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.
Targeted rezoning will affect Kelly Park School, one of a handful of Apopka area schools.
Teresa Sargeant
May 19, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Edward Smith, CEO of Orlando Health Behavioral Health Hospital, speaks at the Friday ribbon cutting ceremony.
Teresa Sargeant
May 15, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The City Commission, seen here at the Wednesday city budget workshop, will meet on May 20 for a discussion workshop then its regularly scheduled meeting.
Teresa Sargeant
May 14, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The City Commission conduct the Wednesday workshop for the FY2027 city budget.
Teresa Sargeant
May 14, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
On Wednesday, the Development Review Committee recommended denial at this stage of an expansion to Gospel Centered Church (pictured) on Rock Springs Road due to unresolved staff comments.
Teresa Sargeant
May 13, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Reflecting on nearly eight years in office, former Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore said transportation connectivity, infrastructure coordination and conservation planning remain among the region’s biggest unfinished challenges.
Teresa Sargeant
May 13, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Firefighters respond to a vehicle fire involving a truck on May 7 along East Semoran Boulevard.
Teresa Sargeant
May 12, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The St. Paul AME Church Social Action Committee will host a town hall on May 21 at the church to discuss issues affecting the Black community.  
Teresa Sargeant
May 11, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
City Commissioner Sam Ruth (center), seen with Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez speaking with an attendee at the May 7 Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, has called for revisiting the city’s Planning Commission structure.
Teresa Sargeant
May 11, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
A jury trial has been scheduled for February 2028 in a lawsuit that Just Like Momma’s (pictured) restaurant owner Valerie Sparkman filed against the city, alleging a code enforcement violation.  
Teresa Sargeant
May 8, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Targeted rezoning will affect Kelly Park School, one of a handful of Apopka area schools.
OCPS approves targeted rezoning affecting Apopka-area schools Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 19, 2026
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Byrd says targeted changes clean up split neighborhoods.
Edward Smith, CEO of Orlando Health Behavioral Health Hospital, speaks at the Friday ribbon cutting ceremony.
Orlando Health cuts ribbon on behavioral health hospital in Apopka  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 15, 2026
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Facility means to address growing mental health treatment.
The City Commission, seen here at the Wednesday city budget workshop, will meet on May 20 for a discussion workshop then its regularly scheduled meeting.
Apopka City Commission to explore how to remove Planning Commission membersTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 14, 2026
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Golden Gem Road property pact also on meeting agendas.
The City Commission conduct the Wednesday workshop for the FY2027 city budget.
Apopka changes budget course with first FY2027 workshop Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 14, 2026
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Departments outline priorities as city expands workshop schedule.
On Wednesday, the Development Review Committee recommended denial at this stage of an expansion to Gospel Centered Church (pictured) on Rock Springs Road due to unresolved staff comments.
Apopka city staff recommends denial for major church expansion Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 13, 2026
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Short DRC meeting includes site storage upgrades, Father’s Day concert.
Reflecting on nearly eight years in office, former Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore said transportation connectivity, infrastructure coordination and conservation planning remain among the region’s biggest unfinished challenges.
Moore reflects on public service, unfinished projects after mayoral loss Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 13, 2026
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Former county commissioner reflects on transportation, conservation and unfinished work as District 2 seat remains vacant.
Firefighters respond to a vehicle fire involving a truck on May 7 along East Semoran Boulevard.
Orange County Fire Rescue respond to vehicle fire involving truck Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 12, 2026
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No injuries were reported, no one transported from scene.
The St. Paul AME Church Social Action Committee will host a town hall on May 21 at the church to discuss issues affecting the Black community.  
Town hall meeting to address issues affecting Black community Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 11, 2026
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Panel to share insights, info at St. Paul AME Church.
City Commissioner Sam Ruth (center), seen with Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez speaking with an attendee at the May 7 Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, has called for revisiting the city’s Planning Commission structure.
Ruth says Apopka must slow growth, reassess Planning Commission prioritiesTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 11, 2026
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Infrastructure concerns prompted push to revisit the city’s P&Z structure.
A jury trial has been scheduled for February 2028 in a lawsuit that Just Like Momma’s (pictured) restaurant owner Valerie Sparkman filed against the city, alleging a code enforcement violation.  
Trial for restaurant lawsuit set for February 2028  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 8, 2026
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City seeks dismissal of restaurant lawsuit alleging code violation.