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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.
Attendees greet each other at Apopka High School before the debate begins.
Teresa Sargeant
February 5, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Shawn Ocasio senior consultant with Raftelis Financial Consultants, gives a presentation about the utility rates at a September 2025 City Council meeting.
Teresa Sargeant
February 5, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore, incumbent Mayor Bryan Nelson and City Commissioner Nick Nesta discuss issues at the Apopka Mayoral Debate.
Teresa Sargeant
February 3, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Matthew's Hope volunteers prepare food at the Winter Garden outreach center.
Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The owner of Just Like Momma's Soul Food and Wings, located at Fifth Street Plaza downtown, is suing the city of Apopka.
Teresa Sargeant
February 2, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Christine Moore, Nick Nesta, Bryan Nelson
Teresa Sargeant
January 29, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The Florida Commission on Ethics has dismissed a complaint against City Commissioner Nick Nesta (pictured).
Teresa Sargeant
January 28, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Voting
Teresa Sargeant
January 26, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Lorena Potter chairs the city’s Nonprofit Grant Program Selection Committee.
Teresa Sargeant
January 24, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
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.
Teresa Sargeant
January 24, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Attendees greet each other at Apopka High School before the debate begins.
Debate educates attendees on civic discourse, voter issuesTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 5, 2026
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Out-of-towners learn more about Apopka topics
Shawn Ocasio senior consultant with Raftelis Financial Consultants, gives a presentation about the utility rates at a September 2025 City Council meeting.
Apopka City Council approves utility rate reduction after financial review Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 5, 2026
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New rates became effective Feb. 3.
Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore, incumbent Mayor Bryan Nelson and City Commissioner Nick Nesta discuss issues at the Apopka Mayoral Debate.
Apopka mayoral candidates debate growth, utility hikes, legal mattersTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 3, 2026
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500 people attend first debate of election cycle.
Matthew's Hope volunteers prepare food at the Winter Garden outreach center.
Apopka bands together during freezing temperaturesSarah Merly
Sarah Merly, Teresa Sargeant
February 3, 2026
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Matthew's Hope struggles to support homeless in chilly weather
The owner of Just Like Momma's Soul Food and Wings, located at Fifth Street Plaza downtown, is suing the city of Apopka.
Restaurant sues city for alleged code violation Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 2, 2026
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Lawsuit alleges delays, financial losses during renovation.
Christine Moore, Nick Nesta, Bryan Nelson
Mayoral candidates talk personal background, experience Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 29, 2026
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Candidates to square off in Tuesday debate.
The Florida Commission on Ethics has dismissed a complaint against City Commissioner Nick Nesta (pictured).
Commission dismisses ethics complaint against Nesta Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 28, 2026
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Local resident claimed conflict of interest.
Voting
Apopka voters group schedules 2 election forums Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 26, 2026
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Events to focus on mayoral, council races.
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.