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  • 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
December 18, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Fort-Lauderdale-based Red Apple Development is seeking to build a new K-12 charter school at the corner of West Lester Road and Plymouth Sorrento Road.
Teresa Sargeant
December 17, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners approves the $2.1 million purchase of a 26.1-acre property for the development of a new park in northwest Orange County.
Teresa Sargeant
December 17, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Commissioner Nick Nesta has resigned from Seat 4, effective Dec. 4, to run for mayor in the 2026 general election.
Teresa Sargeant
December 15, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Rays of blue and white lights.
Teresa Sargeant
December 13, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Teresa Sargeant
December 12, 2025
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
December 11, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Rock Springs Ridge residents
Teresa Sargeant
December 10, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Commissioner Alexander H. Smith files to run for re-election to Seat 1 at Apopka City Hall on Wednesday.   
Teresa Sargeant
December 9, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Matthew's Hope logo in black and purple text.
Teresa Sargeant
December 5, 2025
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.
Council delays Paulucci Acres zoning request to JanuaryTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 18, 2025
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Resident with family history in Apopka opposes new development
Fort-Lauderdale-based Red Apple Development is seeking to build a new K-12 charter school at the corner of West Lester Road and Plymouth Sorrento Road.
Charter school eyes site at Plymouth Sorrento Road intersectionTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 17, 2025
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City staff reviewing plan for new K-12 charter school.
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners approves the $2.1 million purchase of a 26.1-acre property for the development of a new park in northwest Orange County.
Orange County to develop new park at Sadler Road-Orange Blossom Trail intersectionTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 17, 2025
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County Commission greenlights 26-acre purchase for $2.1M.
Commissioner Nick Nesta has resigned from Seat 4, effective Dec. 4, to run for mayor in the 2026 general election.
Apopka plans special election to fill Nesta’s City Council seatTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 15, 2025
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Council set to vote on resolution this Wednesday.
Rays of blue and white lights.
Orange County Public Schools plans broader AI integration in classroomsTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 13, 2025
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District leaders worry about downfalls of tool use.
Apopka City Council races begin to take shapeTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 12, 2025
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Velazquez, Smith file for re-election.
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.
Traffic is a top concern about Paulucci Acres at meeting Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 11, 2025
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Developer to fund infrastructure without impact fees credit, attorney says.
Rock Springs Ridge residents
Rock Springs Ridge HOA acquires defunct golf course for $7.3M Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 10, 2025
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Contract ensures land won’t get sold for development.
Commissioner Alexander H. Smith files to run for re-election to Seat 1 at Apopka City Hall on Wednesday.   
Alexander Smith files to run for third term on Apopka City Council  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 9, 2025
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Smith cites achievements, says more work to be done.
Matthew's Hope logo in black and purple text.
Orange County approves $787K sleeper bus program for homeless Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 5, 2025
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Matthew’s Hope created initiative as temporary shelters.