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  • Sarah Merly is an editorial assistant and reporter for The Apopka Chief. She joined the Chief in May 2025 after graduating from Patrick Henry College's journalism program in Washington, D.C., where she served as the layout editor for her school newspaper. In her spare time, Sarah loves serving her local church, visiting Disney, and throwing parties.

  • 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.
Mayor Bryan Nelson and Nick Nesta attend a City Council meeting.
Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Volunteers continue to clean up the 70-acre Apopka Birding Park while the property awaits the construction of a Nature Center, which the Orange Audubon Society is raising money for and seeking a contractor.
Teresa Sargeant
February 24, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Members of the Foliage Garden Club of Apopka model clothes from the Mount Dora boutique Em’z on Fifth in the club’s annual fashion show and luncheon fundraiser. On the far right is Clara Schneider, Em'z on Fifth owner.
Teresa Sargeant
February 23, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
University of Central Florida logo
Teresa Sargeant
February 21, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The Rollins College Gospel Choir performed in front of about 200 people at the Legends of Apopka celebration on Thursday at the Apopka Community Center.
Teresa Sargeant
February 21, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
If question 1 passes, the mayor will serve in a mostly ceremonial role as an equal member of the City Council.
Teresa Sargeant
February 20, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The City Council approved an interlocal agreement with Orange County providing a reimbursement of up to $200,000 in utility relocation costs associated with the county’s Ocoee-Apopka Road drainage project. Pictured is Ocoee-Apopka Road facing northeast at the road’s intersection with West 13th Street.
Teresa Sargeant
February 20, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Commissioner Christine Moore, Mayor Bryan Nelson, and Commissioner Nick Nesta
Teresa Sargeant
February 19, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Four people -- two men, two women -- sit on the dais in City Hall.
Teresa Sargeant
February 19, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Lorenzo Turner (C) is with Mitchell Glasser, manager of the Orange County Housing and Development Division (L), Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore (second from R) and Turner's friend Carmen Santiago (R). Photo by Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 17, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Mayor Bryan Nelson and Nick Nesta attend a City Council meeting.
Influence accusations fly in mayoral raceSarah Merly
Sarah Merly, Teresa Sargeant
February 26, 2026
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Nesta, Nelsons deny wrongdoing
Volunteers continue to clean up the 70-acre Apopka Birding Park while the property awaits the construction of a Nature Center, which the Orange Audubon Society is raising money for and seeking a contractor.
Nonprofit launches 60-day fundraising push for birding park Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 24, 2026
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Half of needed $4.5M cost raised so far before fundraising.
Members of the Foliage Garden Club of Apopka model clothes from the Mount Dora boutique Em’z on Fifth in the club’s annual fashion show and luncheon fundraiser. On the far right is Clara Schneider, Em'z on Fifth owner.
Foliage Garden Club hosts annual fashion show fundraiser Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 23, 2026
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About 160 guests attended event that raised $2K-$3K.
University of Central Florida logo
UCF proposes program aimed at closing workforce skills gap Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 21, 2026
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Program would cost $250k/year to serve 1,200 people.
The Rollins College Gospel Choir performed in front of about 200 people at the Legends of Apopka celebration on Thursday at the Apopka Community Center.
‘Legends of Apopka,’ their families honored at city eventTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 21, 2026
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Council recognizes civil rights leader Jesse Jackson.
If question 1 passes, the mayor will serve in a mostly ceremonial role as an equal member of the City Council.
Voters to decide Apopka form of governmentTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 20, 2026
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Strong mayor could dissolve after 144 years
The City Council approved an interlocal agreement with Orange County providing a reimbursement of up to $200,000 in utility relocation costs associated with the county’s Ocoee-Apopka Road drainage project. Pictured is Ocoee-Apopka Road facing northeast at the road’s intersection with West 13th Street.
City Council approves two Ocoee-Apopka Road improvement projects Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 20, 2026
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Road has long suffered flooding and draining deficiencies.
Commissioner Christine Moore, Mayor Bryan Nelson, and Commissioner Nick Nesta
Apopka mayoral candidates announce endorsementsTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 19, 2026
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Endorsements range from former city officials to clergy
Four people -- two men, two women -- sit on the dais in City Hall.
Council hits pause on soccer field bids to seek compromise Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 19, 2026
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Mayor alleges soccer club president broke ‘cone of silence’.
Lorenzo Turner (C) is with Mitchell Glasser, manager of the Orange County Housing and Development Division (L), Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore (second from R) and Turner's friend Carmen Santiago (R). Photo by Teresa Sargeant
Orange County Recovers program restores damaged Apopka home Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 17, 2026
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Upgrades include new roof, accessible ramp.