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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.
Apopka City Commission
Planning Commission chair resigns, says critics wrongly blamed board for city’s growth issues 
June 10, 2026
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 
June 9, 2026
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 
June 8, 2026
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 
June 8, 2026
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 
June 8, 2026
Proposed hotel at Floridian Town Center also to be discussed.
Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, of Tavares, was brought home to Central Florida on Wednesday after dying during a military training exercise last month in Morocco.
Fallen soldier brought home to Central Florida 
June 5, 2026
Apopka funeral home among those who received Collington’s remains.
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings delivers his final State of the County address Friday at the Orange County Convention Center, highlighting accomplishments from his nearly eight years in office before later announcing he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and was suspending his campaign for governor.
Demings suspends governor bid after cancer diagnosis 
June 5, 2026
Mayor reflects on tenure in final State of County address.
The City Commission unanimously approved a notice of default Wednesday related to the development agreement for Station Street (pictured).
Commission approves Station Street default notice 
June 4, 2026
Developer missed deadline by almost two years.
This site plan shows Paulucci Acres Pod 1A/B and 4, a proposed 502-home subdivision east of Vick Road and south of West Ponkan Road. The project is part of the larger Paulucci Acres development and is scheduled for review by the Apopka Development Review Committee on June 3.
The Ridge apartment project advances to public hearings 
June 4, 2026
Initial Paulucci Acres phase remains under review.
Apopka City Commission
City to destroy trailer linked to firefighter’s death 
June 4, 2026
Emotional discussion precedes unanimous vote.
Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, of Tavares, was brought home to Central Florida on Wednesday after dying during a military training exercise last month in Morocco.
Fallen soldier brought home to Central Florida Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 5, 2026
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Apopka funeral home among those who received Collington’s remains.
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings delivers his final State of the County address Friday at the Orange County Convention Center, highlighting accomplishments from his nearly eight years in office before later announcing he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and was suspending his campaign for governor.
Demings suspends governor bid after cancer diagnosis Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 5, 2026
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Mayor reflects on tenure in final State of County address.
The City Commission unanimously approved a notice of default Wednesday related to the development agreement for Station Street (pictured).
Commission approves Station Street default notice Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 4, 2026
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Developer missed deadline by almost two years.
This site plan shows Paulucci Acres Pod 1A/B and 4, a proposed 502-home subdivision east of Vick Road and south of West Ponkan Road. The project is part of the larger Paulucci Acres development and is scheduled for review by the Apopka Development Review Committee on June 3.
The Ridge apartment project advances to public hearings Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 4, 2026
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Initial Paulucci Acres phase remains under review.
Apopka City Commission
City to destroy trailer linked to firefighter’s death Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 4, 2026
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Emotional discussion precedes unanimous vote.
Orange County Public Schools held its 2026 State of the Schools address on Tuesday at Edgewater High School, where district leaders discussed enrollment trends, funding challenges and academic performance.
Address highlights OCPS adaption amid challenges Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 3, 2026
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District cites enrollment declines, funding pressures and tax uncertainty.
This site plan shows Paulucci Acres Pod 1A/B and 4, a proposed 502-home subdivision east of Vick Road and south of West Ponkan Road. The project is part of the larger Paulucci Acres development and is scheduled for review by the Apopka Development Review Committee on June 3.
DRC to review 502-lot Paulucci phase, 363-unit apartment project Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 1, 2026
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City approved overall Paulucci development for 1K+ homes.
Eagle Scout candidate Charles Phelps (left) receives a certificate of appreciation from Chad Creech (center), board chair of the Apopka Serves Foundation, and Maribel Brinkle (right), president of the Apopka Historical Society, during Saturday's flagpole dedication ceremony at the Apopka Museum. Phelps led the service project that installed the museum's new flagpole.
Eagle Scout candidate dedicates new flagpole at Apopka Museum Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 1, 2026
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Two-year Scout project culminates in Saturday ceremony at Apopka Museum.
A view of Station Street in Apopka on Thursday. Apopka commissioners are scheduled to discuss a notice of default related to the Station Street Development Agreement during the June 3 City Commission meeting. 
City moves toward default on Station Street development deal Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 28, 2026
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Developer misses design deadline, commission to consider issuing formal notice.
A sign marks the entrance to the Eden Crest subdivision in Apopka. The city’s Development Review Committee on May 27 reviewed a plat application tied to the project’s next phase.
Review committee backs plans for Juneteenth events Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 27, 2026
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DRC also takes up Eden Crest, Cold Link items.



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