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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 Plymouth-Sorrento Road/ West Lester Road intersection is near the site of a proposed K-8 charter school.
Teresa Sargeant
April 22, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
In this 2025 file photo, signs posted at the Ponkan and Vick roads intersection advertise public meetings for the Paulucci Acres development.
Teresa Sargeant
April 21, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
A SunRail train travels along an existing rail corridor in Maitland, near a signalized crossing. While the system serves parts of Central Florida, Apopka remains outside current rail expansion priorities.
Teresa Sargeant
April 20, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The Florida Department of Transportation District 5 awarded the city a “Flash Award” city won an award for responding to a signal failure at U.S. 441 and Park Avenue.  
Teresa Sargeant
April 17, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Mayor Bryan Nelson said the timing of a potential trail connection could align with available funding sources including state conservation programs.
Teresa Sargeant
April 17, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The vacant 205 E. Eighth St., which the CRA will consider purchasing for up to $156,000, based on its appraised value.
Teresa Sargeant
April 16, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Construction is expected to require a full, estimated three-week closure of Wolf Creek Court (pictured), located within the Cimarron Hills subdivision. The subdivision’s entrance is located off E. Cleveland Street.
Teresa Sargeant
April 16, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Commissioner Alexander H. Smith (L) and Mayor Bryan Nelson (R) deliver their farewell remarks at the Wednesday City Commission meeting.
Teresa Sargeant
April 16, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Nick Nesta shares a speech after receiving the results at his Hilton Garden Inn watch party.
Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The vacant 205 E. Eighth St., which the CRA will consider purchasing for up to $156,000, based on its appraised value.
Teresa Sargeant
April 13, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The Plymouth-Sorrento Road/ West Lester Road intersection is near the site of a proposed K-8 charter school.
Charter school plan clears DRC, exempt from public hearings Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 22, 2026
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State law allows project to bypass additional review process.
In this 2025 file photo, signs posted at the Ponkan and Vick roads intersection advertise public meetings for the Paulucci Acres development.
Paulucci Acres, proposed charter school headline Wednesday DRC agenda Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 21, 2026
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Housing, industry and land use items return for review as development moves through next phases.
A SunRail train travels along an existing rail corridor in Maitland, near a signalized crossing. While the system serves parts of Central Florida, Apopka remains outside current rail expansion priorities.
Rail to Apopka remains unfunded despite long-range plans Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 20, 2026
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Officials cite cost, shifting priorities as barriers to SunRail expansion.
The Florida Department of Transportation District 5 awarded the city a “Flash Award” city won an award for responding to a signal failure at U.S. 441 and Park Avenue.  
FDOT awards city for response to signal failure Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 17, 2026
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City staff recognized for efforts at U.S. 441/Park Avenue.  
Mayor Bryan Nelson said the timing of a potential trail connection could align with available funding sources including state conservation programs.
Apopka explores proposed trail link across S.R. 429 Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 17, 2026
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Early-stage concept could align with available funding sources.
The vacant 205 E. Eighth St., which the CRA will consider purchasing for up to $156,000, based on its appraised value.
CRA approves land purchase, updates programsTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 16, 2026
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Board backs land acquisition amid debate over future use.
Construction is expected to require a full, estimated three-week closure of Wolf Creek Court (pictured), located within the Cimarron Hills subdivision. The subdivision’s entrance is located off E. Cleveland Street.
Apopka City Commission ratifies $719K repair for Wolf Creek Court roadTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 16, 2026
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Sinkhole-like settlement forces closure of Wolf Creek Court for three weeks.
Commissioner Alexander H. Smith (L) and Mayor Bryan Nelson (R) deliver their farewell remarks at the Wednesday City Commission meeting.
Nelson, Smith reflect on service in emotional farewell Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 16, 2026
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Outgoing mayor, commissioner highlight accomplishments, community ties.
Nick Nesta shares a speech after receiving the results at his Hilton Garden Inn watch party.
Nesta dominates Apopka mayoral runoff amid strong turnoutSarah Merly
Sarah Merly, Teresa Sargeant
April 14, 2026
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Nesta beats Moore by 24 points
The vacant 205 E. Eighth St., which the CRA will consider purchasing for up to $156,000, based on its appraised value.
CRA to consider program updates, land purchase at Wednesday meeting Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 13, 2026
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Discussion follows report showing limited participation in some assistance programs.



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