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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.
The Apopka City Commission voted Thursday night to raise the millage rate 10%.
Apopka City Commission votes to raise millage rate 10% after weeks of debate
July 30, 2026
Commission settles on 0.2385-mill increase, significantly less than .75-mill increase discussed at Monday's special meeting.
The Development Review Committee on Wednesday required additional revisions before it could approve a proposed construction site plan revision for Building H at Wekiva Riverwalk Shopping Center, 2121 E. Semoran Blvd. 
DRC approves construction site plans for AutoZone, new courts at rec complex 
July 29, 2026
Wekiva Shopping Center revision among proposals requiring additional revisions.
Kristin Peery Martin (left), Grace Peery and Adam Shaw pose with the Voice of the Community Legacy Award after accepting the posthumous honor on behalf of John Rainey Peery during the Apopka Sports Hall of Fame Induction Gala on Saturday at the Apopka Community Center. Martin is John and Grace Peery's daughter, and Shaw is Grace Peery's son and John Peery's stepson.  
Late Apopka Chief editor gets sports hall of fame induction  
July 28, 2026
John Peery’s widow reflects on his passion for journalism, sports, community.
Mayor Nick Nesta speaks during a May 20 Apopka City Commission meeting as Commissioner Sam Ruth listens.
Apopka City Commission split over proposed property tax increase
July 27, 2026
Commission to meet again Thursday to weigh millage rate.
Commissioner Nadia Anderson speaks at a City Commission meeting
Apopka City Commission repeals legal fees policy, changes MetroPlan representation
July 27, 2026
Anderson calls special meeting ‘a personal attack’ on her.
The Wekiva Riverwalk shopping center is located along East Semoran Boulevard in Apopka. The city’s Development Review Committee will consider a construction site plan revision for an 8,288-square-foot building within the shopping center on Wednesday, July 29.
Development Review Committee to review rec complex courts, Wyld Oaks C Store, Wekiva Shopping Center plans
July 24, 2026
Commercial, residential, recreation projects highlight Wednesday agenda.
The Apopka City Commission will meet Monday to reconsider a proposed property tax rate after postponing action on the measure earlier this month. 
Commission to revisit proposed tax rate after budget impasse 
July 23, 2026
Staff compares millage options.
This conceptual major development plan shows the proposed 502-lot Paulucci Acres subdivision near Vick Road and West Ponkan Road. The Development Review Committee reviewed the project's fourth submittal Wednesday.
DRC clarifies resubmittal policy during development reviews 
July 22, 2026
Committee reviews Paulucci Acres, Kelly Park, other proposals.
Empire Pros Roofing founder and CEO Ricardo Lopez Sandoval cuts the ribbon during the company’s renovation celebration Friday, July 17, at its Apopka office, surrounded by employees, family members and Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce representatives.
Empire Pros Roofing marks growth with renovated Apopka office 
July 21, 2026
Company returns to community that owners call home after opening in Altamonte
Top: Rock Springs Run. Bottom: Kayakers paddle along the Wekiva River near Wekiwa Springs. Both waterways are among the Outstanding Florida Springs highlighted in the St. Johns River Water Management District's draft Middle St. Johns River Basin Plan, which prioritizes spring protection, water quality and floodplain conservation.
St. Johns District’s draft basin plan focuses on Apopka-area springs 
July 21, 2026
Public input welcomed on long-range strategy for water quality, flood protection.
The Wekiva Riverwalk shopping center is located along East Semoran Boulevard in Apopka. The city’s Development Review Committee will consider a construction site plan revision for an 8,288-square-foot building within the shopping center on Wednesday, July 29.
Development Review Committee to review rec complex courts, Wyld Oaks C Store, Wekiva Shopping Center plansTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 24, 2026
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Commercial, residential, recreation projects highlight Wednesday agenda.
The Apopka City Commission will meet Monday to reconsider a proposed property tax rate after postponing action on the measure earlier this month. 
Commission to revisit proposed tax rate after budget impasse Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 23, 2026
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Staff compares millage options.
This conceptual major development plan shows the proposed 502-lot Paulucci Acres subdivision near Vick Road and West Ponkan Road. The Development Review Committee reviewed the project's fourth submittal Wednesday.
DRC clarifies resubmittal policy during development reviews Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 22, 2026
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Committee reviews Paulucci Acres, Kelly Park, other proposals.
Empire Pros Roofing founder and CEO Ricardo Lopez Sandoval cuts the ribbon during the company’s renovation celebration Friday, July 17, at its Apopka office, surrounded by employees, family members and Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce representatives.
Empire Pros Roofing marks growth with renovated Apopka office Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 21, 2026
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Company returns to community that owners call home after opening in Altamonte
Top: Rock Springs Run. Bottom: Kayakers paddle along the Wekiva River near Wekiwa Springs. Both waterways are among the Outstanding Florida Springs highlighted in the St. Johns River Water Management District's draft Middle St. Johns River Basin Plan, which prioritizes spring protection, water quality and floodplain conservation.
St. Johns District’s draft basin plan focuses on Apopka-area springs Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 21, 2026
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Public input welcomed on long-range strategy for water quality, flood protection.
 This conceptual major development plan shows the proposed 502-lot Paulucci Acres subdivision near Vick Road and West Ponkan Road. The Development Review Committee will review the project's fourth submittal Wednesday.
DRC to review Kelly Park land use changes, 502-home subdivision for Paulucci AcresTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 21, 2026
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Committee also will consider Chandler Row, Twin Fountains, and many industrial proposals.
Dr. Phyllis Olmstead speaks during public comment at a March City Commission meeting.
Commission approves $70,000 in nonprofit grants after discussion of program’s growth Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 17, 2026
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Officials praise streamlined application process; residents ask about eligibility requirements.
Steven "Trooper Steve" Montiero, shown during his tenure with the Florida Highway Patrol, was unanimously ratified Wednesday as Apopka's public information director. He is scheduled to begin the position Aug. 10.
Commission ratifies ‘Trooper Steve’ Montiero as Apopka public information director Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 17, 2026
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Mayor says new department will boost transparency and communication.
Rock Springs Elementary School, shown at the intersection of Rock Springs Road and Faye Street, has been selected as one of the first 12 Orange County schools included in the county's initial rollout of automated school-zone speed enforcement cameras.
Rock Springs Elementary among first schools selected for speed camera enforcement Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 17, 2026
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County study identified the Apopka school as one of 12 initial locations.
A tract map depicts the proposed Wolf Lake Ranch Phase 3 development, which calls for 42 single-family homes on approximately 21 acres in northwest Apopka.
DRC sends Carolina Textiles, Wolf Lake Ranch plans back for revisions Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 16, 2026
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Staff cites outstanding engineering and planning issues on both proposals.



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