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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.
BettyeJo Crowder celebrated her 102nd birthday last weekend with chocolate doughnuts instead of a traditional birthday cake at Apopka Health and Rehabilitation Center. Crowder turned 102 on Wednesday, Oct. 14. 
BettyeJo Crowder celebrates 102 years of family, memories and milestones 
October 14, 2026
Crowder's century-spanning life marked by wartime work, family traditions and travel.
A conceptual rendering shows the proposed replacement for Building E at the John H. Bridges Community Center in Apopka. Orange County commissioners unanimously approved a $1.78 million construction contract Tuesday for the project, which is expected to be completed in December 2027.
Orange County approves $1.78 million contract for Bridges Center building replacement 
October 14, 2026
New Head Start classrooms planned at Apopka community center; overall project budget totals $2.9 million.
An Aedes aegypti mosquito feeds on human skin. The mosquito species can transmit dengue fever and is the target of planned aerial spraying in parts of Apopka and Pine Hills.   
Orange County plans aerial spraying in Apopka amid dengue cases 
Two additional cases bring countywide total to five; spraying expected within three weeks.
Orange County Commission District 2 candidates Kamia Brown, left, and incumbent Mike Crabb participate in an Apopka Involved Voters forum Sept. 22 at Victory Church in Apopka. Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins Oct. 19.  
Early voting begins Oct. 19 at 27 Orange County locations, including two in Apopka  
October 12, 2026
Voters will decide Orange County mayor, District 2 commissioner and other races.
Christopher Alexander Delgado was arrested in February for allegedly running a $328 million Ponzi scheme.
Federal court orders forfeiture of Delgado’s Apopka home
October 10, 2026
Authorities prepare to finish auctions Oct. 13 for seven vehicles; sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 28, 2027, in Orlando.
Commissioner Nadia Anderson at the Oct. 7 Apopka City Commission meeting. During her report, Anderson defended city support for the Heart and Soul Music Festival.
Anderson defends city support for Heart and Soul Music Festival 
October 8, 2026
Commissioner says $13,000 city contribution provides free festival admission for residents.
Floridian Town Center is expected to begin construction by spring of 2027.
Approval moves Floridian Town Center Forward
October 8, 2026
Road currently divides Floridian Town Center development.
Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez questions a proposed $30,000 settlement of more than $5.6 million in code enforcement fines at 718 S. Park Ave. during the Oct. 7 City Commission meeting. The commission rejected the settlement.
Apopka City Commission denies $30K code enforcement settlement 
October 8, 2026
Accumulated fines total $5,617,500.
Developer representative Luke Classon (left) discusses the Paulucci Acres development during the Wednesday Apopka City Commission meeting as city engineer Vladimir Simonovski (right) stands nearby. Commissioners approved a major development plan for 502 single-family homes amid discussions about roadway improvements and reclaimed-water infrastructure.
City Commission approves 502-home Paulucci Acres subdivision plan 
October 8, 2026
Commissioners question road improvements, reclaimed-water infrastructure as development advances.
Members of the public attend the Apopka City Commission meeting Wednesday, Oct. 7, at City Hall, where commissioners unanimously voted to advance the proposed annexation of South Apopka toward a March 2028 referendum. The commission also directed city staff to prepare an annexation ordinance.
Apopka City Commission moves South Apopka annexation toward referendum 
October 8, 2026
Feasibility study projects $5.6 million annual operating gap.
BettyeJo Crowder celebrated her 102nd birthday last weekend with chocolate doughnuts instead of a traditional birthday cake at Apopka Health and Rehabilitation Center. Crowder turned 102 on Wednesday, Oct. 14. 
BettyeJo Crowder celebrates 102 years of family, memories and milestones Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 14, 2026
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Crowder's century-spanning life marked by wartime work, family traditions and travel.
A conceptual rendering shows the proposed replacement for Building E at the John H. Bridges Community Center in Apopka. Orange County commissioners unanimously approved a $1.78 million construction contract Tuesday for the project, which is expected to be completed in December 2027.
Orange County approves $1.78 million contract for Bridges Center building replacement Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 14, 2026
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New Head Start classrooms planned at Apopka community center; overall project budget totals $2.9 million.
Orange County Commission District 2 candidates Kamia Brown, left, and incumbent Mike Crabb participate in an Apopka Involved Voters forum Sept. 22 at Victory Church in Apopka. Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election begins Oct. 19.  
Early voting begins Oct. 19 at 27 Orange County locations, including two in Apopka  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 12, 2026
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Voters will decide Orange County mayor, District 2 commissioner and other races.
Christopher Alexander Delgado was arrested in February for allegedly running a $328 million Ponzi scheme.
Federal court orders forfeiture of Delgado’s Apopka homeTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 10, 2026
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Authorities prepare to finish auctions Oct. 13 for seven vehicles; sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 28, 2027, in Orlando.
Commissioner Nadia Anderson at the Oct. 7 Apopka City Commission meeting. During her report, Anderson defended city support for the Heart and Soul Music Festival.
Anderson defends city support for Heart and Soul Music Festival Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 8, 2026
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Commissioner says $13,000 city contribution provides free festival admission for residents.
Developer representative Luke Classon (left) discusses the Paulucci Acres development during the Wednesday Apopka City Commission meeting as city engineer Vladimir Simonovski (right) stands nearby. Commissioners approved a major development plan for 502 single-family homes amid discussions about roadway improvements and reclaimed-water infrastructure.
City Commission approves 502-home Paulucci Acres subdivision plan Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 8, 2026
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Commissioners question road improvements, reclaimed-water infrastructure as development advances.
Members of the public attend the Apopka City Commission meeting Wednesday, Oct. 7, at City Hall, where commissioners unanimously voted to advance the proposed annexation of South Apopka toward a March 2028 referendum. The commission also directed city staff to prepare an annexation ordinance.
Apopka City Commission moves South Apopka annexation toward referendum Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 8, 2026
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Feasibility study projects $5.6 million annual operating gap.
Black-bellied whistling-ducks gather along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive will be closed to motor vehicles from Friday, Oct. 9, through Monday, Oct. 12, because of heavy rainfall and saturated road conditions. The Lake Apopka Loop Trail will remain open to pedestrians and bicyclists.
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive to close Oct. 9-12 due to heavy rainfall Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 8, 2026
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Drive is usually open on weekends, federal holidays.
Businesses at Kelly Park Crossing are shown Wednesday. A proposed amendment to the nearby Kelly Park South master plan will return to the Apopka Development Review Committee after city planning staff and the developer disagreed over how much detail should be shown for a future commercial area before specific users are secured.
Kelly Park South master plan stalls over commercial layout Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 7, 2026
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Developer says future users are unknown as city seeks more detail.
A Jon M. Hall Company sign and construction equipment stand at the Chandler Row site in Apopka on Oct. 7. City officials say vibration complaints from nearby Oak Ridge residents prompted repeated interventions during construction.
Oak Ridge vibration complaints prompt repeated city interventionsTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 7, 2026
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City says contractor resumed vibration equipment use after agreeing to stop.



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