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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 conceptual rendering depicts the planned Floridian Town Center mixed-use development near State Road 429 in Apopka. The Apopka Development Review Committee is scheduled to review a plat application for a portion of the project during its July 1 meeting. 
Teresa Sargeant
June 29, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Members of Boy Scout Troop 211 raise the American flag during the dedication of the Apopka Museum's new flagpole May 30. The Eagle Scout project was completed ahead of the City of Apopka and Apopka Historical Society's America’s 250 celebration Wednesday, July 1, which will kick off Apopka's observance of the nation's 250th anniversary. 
Teresa Sargeant
June 29, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The gymnasium inside Central Florida Preparatory School's Robert A. Flanders Athletic and Performing Arts Center remains under construction ahead of the facility's planned opening for the 2026-27 school year. 
Teresa Sargeant
June 26, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Cold-Link Logistics, located at 2560 W. Orange Blossom Trail in Apopka, is seeking approval to expand its existing cold-storage operation with a proposed 168,180-square-foot building. 
Teresa Sargeant
June 25, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Othellus Swift, the 2026 Pillar of the Community Award recipient, rides in the June 20 Apopka Juneteenth Parade. Organizers recognized Swift for his longstanding service to the community.
Teresa Sargeant
June 25, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Dr. Walter Hayne (right), a breast surgeon with AdventHealth Medical Group, will begin seeing patients July 7 as AdventHealth Apopka expands access to breast surgery services for Apopka-area residents. Standing with him is Angela Bateh, PA-C.
Teresa Sargeant
June 22, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
A rendering shows the planned Floridian Town Center mixed-use development west of State Road 429.
Teresa Sargeant
June 19, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Vladimir Simonovski, public works director and city engineer, will give an update on the Golden Gem reclaimed water facility at the upcoming Wednesday City Commission workshop.
Teresa Sargeant
June 19, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Former Commissioner Alexander H. Smith, pictured here at the March 18 City Commission meeting, urged the Commission on Wednesday to move forward with the South Apopka feasibility study, arguing that residents deserve the information it would provide.  
Teresa Sargeant
June 18, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Commissioner Nadia Anderson, former Mayor Bryan Nelson and plaintiff William J. McLeod (L to R)
Teresa Sargeant
June 17, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
A conceptual rendering depicts the planned Floridian Town Center mixed-use development near State Road 429 in Apopka. The Apopka Development Review Committee is scheduled to review a plat application for a portion of the project during its July 1 meeting. 
DRC to review Floridian Town Center plat, Ridge subdivision Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 29, 2026
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July 1 agenda also includes Crescent Ridge amendment and two amphitheater concert permit requests.
Members of Boy Scout Troop 211 raise the American flag during the dedication of the Apopka Museum's new flagpole May 30. The Eagle Scout project was completed ahead of the City of Apopka and Apopka Historical Society's America’s 250 celebration Wednesday, July 1, which will kick off Apopka's observance of the nation's 250th anniversary. 
Commission to consider apartment project, daycare proposal as Apopka marks nation’s 250th anniversary Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 29, 2026
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City, historical society to present celebration one hour before meeting.
The gymnasium inside Central Florida Preparatory School's Robert A. Flanders Athletic and Performing Arts Center remains under construction ahead of the facility's planned opening for the 2026-27 school year. 
Central Florida Prep prepares to open 24,000-square-foot athletic and performing arts center Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 26, 2026
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New facility will house athletics, performing arts and additional classroom space.
Cold-Link Logistics, located at 2560 W. Orange Blossom Trail in Apopka, is seeking approval to expand its existing cold-storage operation with a proposed 168,180-square-foot building. 
DRC forwards Cold-Link Logistics expansion plans to Planning Commission Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 25, 2026
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Proposal calls for construction of 168,180-square-foot expansion.
Othellus Swift, the 2026 Pillar of the Community Award recipient, rides in the June 20 Apopka Juneteenth Parade. Organizers recognized Swift for his longstanding service to the community.
Apopka marks Juneteenth with parade, community festival Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 25, 2026
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Othellus Swift receives 2026 Pillar of the Community Award.
Dr. Walter Hayne (right), a breast surgeon with AdventHealth Medical Group, will begin seeing patients July 7 as AdventHealth Apopka expands access to breast surgery services for Apopka-area residents. Standing with him is Angela Bateh, PA-C.
New breast health surgery program expands local cancer care options at AdventHealth ApopkaTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 22, 2026
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Dr. Walter Hayne seeks to bring comprehensive care closer to patients and their families.
A rendering shows the planned Floridian Town Center mixed-use development west of State Road 429.
312-unit Floridian Town Center apartment proposal moves through review Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 19, 2026
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DRC also examines plans for a Wyld Oaks cell tower, road improvements.
Vladimir Simonovski, public works director and city engineer, will give an update on the Golden Gem reclaimed water facility at the upcoming Wednesday City Commission workshop.
Workshop details Golden Gem reconstruction plans Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 19, 2026
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Officials outline pump station construction, West Pond restoration.
Former Commissioner Alexander H. Smith, pictured here at the March 18 City Commission meeting, urged the Commission on Wednesday to move forward with the South Apopka feasibility study, arguing that residents deserve the information it would provide.  
City votes 5-0 to advance South Apopka annexation study  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 18, 2026
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Study revives decades-long debate over services, taxes, community identity.
Commissioner Nadia Anderson, former Mayor Bryan Nelson and plaintiff William J. McLeod (L to R)
Anderson, Nelson deposed in residency lawsuit Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 17, 2026
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Attorneys say case now moves toward possible trial.



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