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  • Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Lorena Potter chairs the city’s Nonprofit Grant Program Selection Committee.
Council approves $32K in grants for nonprofits Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 24, 2026
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Seven groups applied in October 2025, all approved.
Paulucci Acres, outlined in red, is proposed as a 618-acre property comprised of over 1,000 homes located east of Vick Road and north of Ponkan Road.
Council approves second reading of Paulucci Acres rezoningTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 24, 2026
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Development is for northwest part of city.
Apopka High School will be the new venue of the Feb. 3 mayoral candidate debate.
Mayoral debate moves to Apopka High School Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 23, 2026
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Public demand to attend surpasses expectations.
The Apopka City Council voted on considering naming the new inclusive playground at the Northwest Recreation Complex in honor of a Vietnam veteran.
Council, citizens debate naming policy Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 23, 2026
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Commissioners consider naming playground after late Vietnam vet.
City officials and Emerson Park homeowners cut the ribbon at the right-of-way dedication on Tuesday. 
HOA, city celebrate completion of Emerson Park right-of-way  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 23, 2026
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More than 7 miles of roadway and alleyways cost $3 million.
Wekiva High School junior Andrea Lara (l) and senior Diego Alvarez (r) earned high ranks in the National Civics and Debate Championship last weekend. Picture with FCDI founder Tara Tedrow and Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas.
Wekiva High School shines at national debate championship Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 23, 2026
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Mustangs competed against over 300 high school students from 15 states.
Davis Lodge #47 is requesting a $19,760 grant through the city CRA's Façade Renovation Assistance Program (FRAP) to complete exterior upgrades to its building at 900 S. Central Ave. (pictured).
CRA Board asks for revision of facade renovation grant rulesTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 23, 2026
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Lodge requested $20K, waiver from match contribution.
Christine Moore, Nick Nesta, Bryan Nelson
Apopka mayoral debate tickets now available  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 22, 2026
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Debate to take place at Highland Manor, open to public.
Nadia Anderson listens at a City Council meeting
City to pay legal fees for elected officials  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 22, 2026
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Anderson recuses herself due to pending lawsuit.
Members of the Farmworker Association of Florida march down Marvin C. Zanders Avenue in Apopka during Monday’s 17th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, carrying a banner honoring the civil rights leader.
Thousands turn out for Apopka’s MLK parade Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 20, 2026
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Organizations, bands march on Marvin C. Zanders Avenue.