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It's Debate Day! Stream the 2026 Apopka Mayoral Debate. Visit WESH.com to watch the live stream starting at 5:30PMIt's Debate Day! Stream the 2026 Apopka Mayoral Debate. Visit WESH.com to watch the live stream starting at 5:30PM

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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 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 
June 3, 2026
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 
June 1, 2026
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 
June 1, 2026
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 
May 28, 2026
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 
May 27, 2026
DRC also takes up Eden Crest, Cold Link items.
Gospel Centered Church, located at 4490 Rock Springs Road in Apopka, is seeking to expand to accommodate its steady ministry growth while creating room for outreach programs and storage needs the church currently lacks.
Gospel Centered Church still on track despite DRC denial 
May 26, 2026
Congregation plans 9,600-square-foot addition as project moves through city review process.
Pastor David Schorejs, senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Apopka and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, delivers the keynote address during Apopka’s Memorial Day ceremony Monday as Mayor Nick Nesta listens nearby. 
‘Freedom is never free’: Apopka marks Memorial Day with ceremony 
May 25, 2026
Speakers, veterans and families reflect on holiday meaning.
Hector Raul Cartagena (left); Bryan Nelson (right)
Court sets competency hearing for man who threatened to kill Nelson 
May 22, 2026
Apopka man was arrested in February for threats against mayor.
during a Thursday town hall discussion on redistricting and voting rights at St. Paul AME Church in Apopka. Seated beside him are educator and civil rights advocate Dr. Lavon Wright Bracy (center) and former state Rep. Kamia Brown (right).
Apopka town hall on redistricting sparks heated debate over voting rights 
May 22, 2026
Speakers discuss gerrymandering, voter ID.
Commissioner Sam Ruth is pushing for the city to find ways to slow the pace of development in Apopka.
City officials debate growth policy, future of Planning Commission
May 21, 2026
Commission discussed development review, meeting procedures, and future workshop topics
Gospel Centered Church, located at 4490 Rock Springs Road in Apopka, is seeking to expand to accommodate its steady ministry growth while creating room for outreach programs and storage needs the church currently lacks.
Gospel Centered Church still on track despite DRC denial Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 26, 2026
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Congregation plans 9,600-square-foot addition as project moves through city review process.
Pastor David Schorejs, senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Apopka and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, delivers the keynote address during Apopka’s Memorial Day ceremony Monday as Mayor Nick Nesta listens nearby. 
‘Freedom is never free’: Apopka marks Memorial Day with ceremony Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 25, 2026
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Speakers, veterans and families reflect on holiday meaning.
Hector Raul Cartagena (left); Bryan Nelson (right)
Court sets competency hearing for man who threatened to kill Nelson Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 22, 2026
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Apopka man was arrested in February for threats against mayor.
during a Thursday town hall discussion on redistricting and voting rights at St. Paul AME Church in Apopka. Seated beside him are educator and civil rights advocate Dr. Lavon Wright Bracy (center) and former state Rep. Kamia Brown (right).
Apopka town hall on redistricting sparks heated debate over voting rights Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 22, 2026
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Speakers discuss gerrymandering, voter ID.
Commissioner Sam Ruth is pushing for the city to find ways to slow the pace of development in Apopka.
City officials debate growth policy, future of Planning CommissionTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 21, 2026
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Commission discussed development review, meeting procedures, and future workshop topics
Former City Commissioner and Pastor Alexander H. Smith of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church reads a proclamation form Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta recognizing Florida Emancipation Day. 
Emancipation Day event links voting rights fight to Orange County political debate Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 21, 2026
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Community advocates and civic organizations used Florida Emancipation Day to link the state’s history of slavery with modern voting rights battles and a brewing dispute over…
The City Commission conduct the May 13 workshop for the FY2027 city budget.
Apopka extends Golden Gem Road property agreement for seventh time  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 21, 2026
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Commissioners also advance proposed 115-home Sheeler Ave. project
The Development Review Committee reviewed site plans such as this one for a proposed 109-unit subdivision at 1920 Sheeler Ave.
DRC reviews proposed 109-lot Sheeler Avenue subdivision Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 20, 2026
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Committee discusses infrastructure, stormwater and roadway tied to proposal.
Targeted rezoning will affect Kelly Park School, one of a handful of Apopka area schools.
OCPS approves targeted rezoning affecting Apopka-area schools Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 19, 2026
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Byrd says targeted changes clean up split neighborhoods.
Edward Smith, CEO of Orlando Health Behavioral Health Hospital, speaks at the Friday ribbon cutting ceremony.
Orlando Health cuts ribbon on behavioral health hospital in Apopka  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 15, 2026
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Facility means to address growing mental health treatment.



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