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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.
Resident Albert McKimmie, seen in a September file photo, says the current timing of impact fee collection may not address existing infrastructure needs.
Teresa Sargeant
November 20, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Nelson, seen here at a September City Council meeting, has announced that his third as mayor term will be his last.
Teresa Sargeant
November 20, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Purple gallinules, such as this one, are familiar inhabitants at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.
Teresa Sargeant
November 18, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Commissioner Nick Nesta is running for mayor in the March 2026 election.
Teresa Sargeant
November 17, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Battle of the Bands will take place on Friday, Nov. 21 at the Kia Center in Orlando. Pictured is the 2024 Battle of the Bands.
Teresa Sargeant
November 12, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Construction of the new gazebo, as seen in this Tuesday photo, is underway at Kit Land Nelson Park.
Teresa Sargeant
November 12, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Wearing his blue dress uniform, Pastor David Schorejs of First Baptist Church of Apopka calls for unity of a divided nation on Veterans Day.
Teresa Sargeant
November 12, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders finish touring the Wyld Oaks construction site in August for a Chamber event.
Teresa Sargeant
November 11, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Bill Arrowsmith
Teresa Sargeant
November 10, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The community gets ready to “uncouple” fire hoses at the permanent Apopka Fire Station 6 grand opening.
Teresa Sargeant
November 7, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Resident Albert McKimmie, seen in a September file photo, says the current timing of impact fee collection may not address existing infrastructure needs.
Apopka City Council votes on first reading to raise impact fees Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 20, 2025
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Second reading, adoption set for Dec. 17.
Nelson, seen here at a September City Council meeting, has announced that his third as mayor term will be his last.
Nelson: Third term as mayor will be his last Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 20, 2025
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Incumbent announced decision at church service.
Purple gallinules, such as this one, are familiar inhabitants at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.
In its 10th year, North Shore Birding Festival returns to Lake Apopka Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 18, 2025
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Event will raise funds for Apopka Birding Park.
Commissioner Nick Nesta is running for mayor in the March 2026 election.
Nesta joins Apopka mayoral race with focus on affordability, infrastructure, transparencyTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 17, 2025
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Two-term commissioner to file Tuesday.
Battle of the Bands will take place on Friday, Nov. 21 at the Kia Center in Orlando. Pictured is the 2024 Battle of the Bands.
Wekiva to compete in Battle of the Bands at Kia Center Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 12, 2025
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Total of eight marching bands to compete.
Construction of the new gazebo, as seen in this Tuesday photo, is underway at Kit Land Nelson Park.
New $250K gazebo under construction at Kit Land Nelson Park Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 12, 2025
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Amenity designed to resemble city amphitheater. 
Wearing his blue dress uniform, Pastor David Schorejs of First Baptist Church of Apopka calls for unity of a divided nation on Veterans Day.
Pastor, a retired Marine, calls for unity of divided nation on Veterans DayTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 12, 2025
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Schorejs served in Marines for 24 years.
Professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders finish touring the Wyld Oaks construction site in August for a Chamber event.
Wyld Oaks pushes back celebration to January 2026 Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 11, 2025
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Progress includes 2 miles of completed roads
Bill Arrowsmith
Trust names Bill Arrowsmith Apopka’s Humanitarian of YearTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 10, 2025
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Apopka Community Trust donations surpass original seed money.
The community gets ready to “uncouple” fire hoses at the permanent Apopka Fire Station 6 grand opening.
Nelson addresses improvements, 96% debt reduction in State of the CityTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 7, 2025
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Budget frees up funds for capital improvements.