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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.

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.
Apopka High School will be the new venue of the Feb. 3 mayoral candidate debate.
Teresa Sargeant
January 23, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The Apopka City Council voted on considering naming the new inclusive playground at the Northwest Recreation Complex in honor of a Vietnam veteran.
Teresa Sargeant
January 23, 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.
Apopka bands together during freezing temperaturesSarah Merly
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
February 2, 2026
Lawsuit alleges delays, financial losses during renovation.
Christine Moore, Nick Nesta, Bryan Nelson
Mayoral candidates talk personal background, experience Teresa Sargeant
January 29, 2026
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
January 28, 2026
Local resident claimed conflict of interest.
Voting
Apopka voters group schedules 2 election forums Teresa Sargeant
January 26, 2026
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
January 24, 2026
Seven groups applied in October 2025, all approved.
Apopka High School will be the new venue of the Feb. 3 mayoral candidate debate.
Mayoral debate moves to Apopka High School Teresa Sargeant
January 23, 2026
Public demand to attend surpasses expectations.
The Apopka City Council voted on considering naming the new inclusive playground at the Northwest Recreation Complex in honor of a Vietnam veteran.
Council, citizens debate naming policy Teresa Sargeant
January 23, 2026
Commissioners consider naming playground after late Vietnam vet.