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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.
A rendering shows the planned Floridian Town Center mixed-use development west of State Road 429.
312-unit Floridian Town Center apartment proposal moves through review 
June 19, 2026
DRC also examines plans for a Wyld Oaks cell tower, road improvements.
Vladimir Simonovski, public works director and city engineer, will give an update on the Golden Gem reclaimed water facility at the upcoming Wednesday City Commission workshop.
Workshop details Golden Gem reconstruction plans 
June 19, 2026
Officials outline pump station construction, West Pond restoration.
Former Commissioner Alexander H. Smith, pictured here at the March 18 City Commission meeting, urged the Commission on Wednesday to move forward with the South Apopka feasibility study, arguing that residents deserve the information it would provide.  
City votes 5-0 to advance South Apopka annexation study  
June 18, 2026
Study revives decades-long debate over services, taxes, community identity.
Commissioner Nadia Anderson, former Mayor Bryan Nelson and plaintiff William J. McLeod (L to R)
Anderson, Nelson deposed in residency lawsuit 
June 17, 2026
Attorneys say case now moves toward possible trial.
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Maria Vazquez addresses the media at the Tuesday press conference at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center in Orlando as School Board members Angie Gallo (District 1) and Vicki-Elaine Felder (District 5) and School Board Chair Teresa Jacobs (L to R) watch.
OCPS seeks referendum renewal, citing rising healthcare costs, funding pressures 
June 16, 2026
Voters to decide the one-mill referendum Nov. 3.
The AAMCO automotive repair shop at 1009 E. Semoran Blvd. in Apopka recently changed ownership after more than two decades under longtime ownership. The business, one of the franchise’s top-performing locations nationwide by revenue, will continue operating under the AAMCO brand with its existing staff. 
Longtime Apopka AAMCO sold to local owner-operator 
June 16, 2026
Sale highlights city's investment in small-business sector, Millenia Partners associate says.
Vladimir Simonovski, public works director and city engineer, will give an update on the Golden Gem reclaimed water facility at the upcoming Wednesday City Commission workshop.
Apopka City Commission to hear update on crippled Golden Gem facility 
June 15, 2026
City has allocated $15 million for project.
The Apopka Community Center, home of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147, is scheduled to serve as the starting point for the Apopka Juneteenth parade Saturday, June 20. 
Apopka to celebrate Juneteenth with parade and community festival 
June 15, 2026
City Commission to consider road closures for June 20 event.
Commissioner Nadia Anderson, former Mayor Bryan Nelson and plaintiff William J. McLeod (L to R)
Former mayor subpoenaed for deposition in Anderson residency lawsuit 
June 12, 2026
Anderson, Nelson scheduled to be questioned under oath June 16.
Officials cut the ribbon at Lake Carter Exchange in April. The project is part of the Shoppes at East Shore development, where a proposed 7-Eleven is under review by the Development Review Committee.
Proposed 7-Eleven for Shoppes at East Shore remains under review 
June 10, 2026
City staff, applicant disagree over design standards.
The AAMCO automotive repair shop at 1009 E. Semoran Blvd. in Apopka recently changed ownership after more than two decades under longtime ownership. The business, one of the franchise’s top-performing locations nationwide by revenue, will continue operating under the AAMCO brand with its existing staff. 
Longtime Apopka AAMCO sold to local owner-operator Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 16, 2026
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Sale highlights city's investment in small-business sector, Millenia Partners associate says.
Vladimir Simonovski, public works director and city engineer, will give an update on the Golden Gem reclaimed water facility at the upcoming Wednesday City Commission workshop.
Apopka City Commission to hear update on crippled Golden Gem facility Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 15, 2026
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City has allocated $15 million for project.
The Apopka Community Center, home of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147, is scheduled to serve as the starting point for the Apopka Juneteenth parade Saturday, June 20. 
Apopka to celebrate Juneteenth with parade and community festival Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 15, 2026
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City Commission to consider road closures for June 20 event.
Commissioner Nadia Anderson, former Mayor Bryan Nelson and plaintiff William J. McLeod (L to R)
Former mayor subpoenaed for deposition in Anderson residency lawsuit Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 12, 2026
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Anderson, Nelson scheduled to be questioned under oath June 16.
Officials cut the ribbon at Lake Carter Exchange in April. The project is part of the Shoppes at East Shore development, where a proposed 7-Eleven is under review by the Development Review Committee.
Proposed 7-Eleven for Shoppes at East Shore remains under review Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 10, 2026
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City staff, applicant disagree over design standards.
Apopka City Commission
Planning Commission chair resigns, says critics wrongly blamed board for city’s growth issues Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 10, 2026
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Gusler served on board for eight years.
County commissioners are expected to review public feedback on a proposed stormwater utility fee later this month. Pictured is Building A of the John H. Bridges Community Center, where county officials held a stormwater utility fee community meeting Monday.
Orange County considers stormwater utility fee for unincorporated properties Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 9, 2026
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Public feedback to help shape proposal before commissioners decide.
City documents show the 1.16-acre parcel outlined in red along Kelly Park Road that is proposed for annexation into the city of Apopka for future commercial development.  
Kelly Park Interchange annexation advances Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 8, 2026
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Commission approves first reading for commercial parcel.
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Maria Vazquez speaks during the district's 2026 State of the Schools address on June 2 at Edgewater High School.
Media outlets seek changes to OCPS media policy Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 8, 2026
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Coalition says directive limits employee speech, transparency and access to information.
An aerial map from city planning documents outlines the 5.12-acre site at 4410 and 4420 Chandler Road (outlined in red), where an applicant is seeking a future land-use change and rezoning to allow development of the proposed Joy Child Academy child care facility.
Childcare facility proposal tops Planning Commission agenda Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 8, 2026
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Proposed hotel at Floridian Town Center also to be discussed.



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