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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.

Apopka Police Chief Lovetta Quinn-Henry stands beside a ceremonial bell as Fire Chief Wil Rivera-Sanchez (R) speaks during the city’s Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony outside Apopka City Hall on Friday, Sept. 11. The city and Apopka Professional Firefighters Association Local 5293 reached a tentative three-year collective bargaining agreement Sept. 17.
Teresa Sargeant
September 18, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
An aerial map shows the three parcels outlined in red that make up the 3.48-acre Kelly Park Road Commercial property north of Kelly Park Road and east of Effie Drive.
Teresa Sargeant
September 18, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
: Cliff Shepard began working for the city under former Mayor Joe Kilsheimer.
Teresa Sargeant
September 18, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Photo: Bike_Walk Central Florida Executive Director Emily Bush presents the nonprofit's findings on Wednesday night.
Teresa Sargeant
September 18, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The Apopka Amphitheater is among the city rental facilities discussed as commissioners considered possible limits on elected officials’ free facility use under the city’s discretionary-funds policy. The City Commission tabled the policy review Wednesday.
Teresa Sargeant
September 17, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Members of the Apopka City Commission meet Wednesday, July 1, at Apopka City Hall. The commission will hold its final fiscal year 2027 budget hearing and regular meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16.
Teresa Sargeant
September 17, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
A submitted architectural drawing shows a proposed three-story apartment building in Floridian Town Center’s first multifamily phase. The Apopka Development Review Committee declined to advance the 312-unit project Sept. 16 because of unresolved staff comments.
Teresa Sargeant
September 16, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Hector Raul Cartagena; Bryan Nelson 
Teresa Sargeant
September 15, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Members of the Apopka Progressive Senior Citizens Club gather Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the John H. Bridges Community Center during the organization’s Founders’ Day celebration marking 53 years of service, fellowship and community.
Teresa Sargeant
September 15, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The entrance to Parkview at Wekiva along East Welch Road is shown Tuesday. The neighborhood was among the areas covered by a precautionary boil-water advisory issued after Monday’s water-main break. The city lifted the advisory Wednesday.
Teresa Sargeant
September 14, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Apopka Police Chief Lovetta Quinn-Henry stands beside a ceremonial bell as Fire Chief Wil Rivera-Sanchez (R) speaks during the city’s Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony outside Apopka City Hall on Friday, Sept. 11. The city and Apopka Professional Firefighters Association Local 5293 reached a tentative three-year collective bargaining agreement Sept. 17.
City of Apopka, fire union reach tentative three-year agreementTeresa Sargeant
September 18, 2026
City Commission expected to consider agreement at Sept. 24 special meeting.
An aerial map shows the three parcels outlined in red that make up the 3.48-acre Kelly Park Road Commercial property north of Kelly Park Road and east of Effie Drive.
Apopka finalizes Kelly Park land-use changes, annexation Teresa Sargeant
September 18, 2026
Measures support development around interchange.
The Apopka Amphitheater is among the city rental facilities discussed as commissioners considered possible limits on elected officials’ free facility use under the city’s discretionary-funds policy. The City Commission tabled the policy review Wednesday.
Apopka City Commission tables discretionary-funds review after contentious debate Teresa Sargeant
September 17, 2026
Anderson alleges policy discussion targeted her pending facility request.
Members of the Apopka City Commission meet Wednesday, July 1, at Apopka City Hall. The commission will hold its final fiscal year 2027 budget hearing and regular meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16.
City Commission finalizes $237.3 million fiscal year 2027 budget, higher millage rateJosh Peterson
September 17, 2026
Officials also unanimously approve stormwater non-ad valorem assessments
A submitted architectural drawing shows a proposed three-story apartment building in Floridian Town Center’s first multifamily phase. The Apopka Development Review Committee declined to advance the 312-unit project Sept. 16 because of unresolved staff comments.
Floridian Town Center apartment plan must go back to DRC Teresa Sargeant
September 16, 2026
Committee approves 78-lot Crossroads plat, reviews three special events.
Hector Raul Cartagena; Bryan Nelson 
Trial set for man accused of threatening former mayor Teresa Sargeant
September 15, 2026
A trial has been scheduled this fall for Hector Raul Cartagena, the Apopka man accused of threatening to kill former Mayor Bryan Nelson.  Cartagena is scheduled…
Members of the Apopka Progressive Senior Citizens Club gather Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the John H. Bridges Community Center during the organization’s Founders’ Day celebration marking 53 years of service, fellowship and community.
Apopka Progressive Senior Citizens’ Club marks 53 years of service Teresa Sargeant
September 15, 2026
Founders’ Day celebration honors the history, community work and longtime members.
The entrance to Parkview at Wekiva along East Welch Road is shown Tuesday. The neighborhood was among the areas covered by a precautionary boil-water advisory issued after Monday’s water-main break. The city lifted the advisory Wednesday.
Boil-water advisory remains in effect after Welch Road main breakTeresa Sargeant
September 14, 2026
Water service restored after break affected about 200 homes.
A submitted architectural drawing shows a proposed three-story apartment building in Floridian Town Center’s first multifamily phase. The Apopka Development Review Committee is scheduled to review the plans Sept. 16.
Apopka DRC to review Floridian Town Center apartments, Crossroads plat Teresa Sargeant
September 14, 2026
Short agenda also includes requests for three special events.
Residents attend an Apopka mayoral runoff forum at Victory Church earlier this year. Apopka Involved Voters will hold Orange County mayoral and County Commission District 2 forums at the same venue Sept. 21 and 22.
Apopka Involved Voters to host Orange County runoff forums Teresa Sargeant
September 14, 2026
Candidates for mayor, County Commission District 2 will address voters Sept. 21–22.