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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.
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 
May 21, 2026
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  
May 21, 2026
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 
May 20, 2026
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 
May 19, 2026
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  
May 15, 2026
Facility means to address growing mental health treatment.
The City Commission, seen here at the Wednesday city budget workshop, will meet on May 20 for a discussion workshop then its regularly scheduled meeting.
Apopka City Commission to explore how to remove Planning Commission members
May 14, 2026
Golden Gem Road property pact also on meeting agendas.
The City Commission conduct the May 13 workshop for the FY2027 city budget.
Apopka changes budget course with first FY2027 workshop 
May 14, 2026
Departments outline priorities as city expands workshop schedule.
On Wednesday, the Development Review Committee recommended denial at this stage of an expansion to Gospel Centered Church (pictured) on Rock Springs Road due to unresolved staff comments.
Apopka city staff recommends denial for major church expansion 
May 13, 2026
Short DRC meeting includes site storage upgrades, Father’s Day concert.
Reflecting on nearly eight years in office, former Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore said transportation connectivity, infrastructure coordination and conservation planning remain among the region’s biggest unfinished challenges.
Moore reflects on public service, unfinished projects after mayoral loss 
May 13, 2026
Former county commissioner reflects on transportation, conservation and unfinished work as District 2 seat remains vacant.
Firefighters respond to a vehicle fire involving a truck on May 7 along East Semoran Boulevard.
Orange County Fire Rescue respond to vehicle fire involving truck 
May 12, 2026
No injuries were reported, no one transported from scene.
The City Commission, seen here at the Wednesday city budget workshop, will meet on May 20 for a discussion workshop then its regularly scheduled meeting.
Apopka City Commission to explore how to remove Planning Commission membersTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 14, 2026
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Golden Gem Road property pact also on meeting agendas.
The City Commission conduct the May 13 workshop for the FY2027 city budget.
Apopka changes budget course with first FY2027 workshop Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 14, 2026
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Departments outline priorities as city expands workshop schedule.
On Wednesday, the Development Review Committee recommended denial at this stage of an expansion to Gospel Centered Church (pictured) on Rock Springs Road due to unresolved staff comments.
Apopka city staff recommends denial for major church expansion Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 13, 2026
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Short DRC meeting includes site storage upgrades, Father’s Day concert.
Reflecting on nearly eight years in office, former Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore said transportation connectivity, infrastructure coordination and conservation planning remain among the region’s biggest unfinished challenges.
Moore reflects on public service, unfinished projects after mayoral loss Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 13, 2026
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Former county commissioner reflects on transportation, conservation and unfinished work as District 2 seat remains vacant.
Firefighters respond to a vehicle fire involving a truck on May 7 along East Semoran Boulevard.
Orange County Fire Rescue respond to vehicle fire involving truck Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 12, 2026
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No injuries were reported, no one transported from scene.
The St. Paul AME Church Social Action Committee will host a town hall on May 21 at the church to discuss issues affecting the Black community.  
Town hall meeting to address issues affecting Black community Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 11, 2026
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Panel to share insights, info at St. Paul AME Church.
City Commissioner Sam Ruth (center), seen with Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez speaking with an attendee at the May 7 Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, has called for revisiting the city’s Planning Commission structure.
Ruth says Apopka must slow growth, reassess Planning Commission prioritiesTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 11, 2026
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Infrastructure concerns prompted push to revisit the city’s P&Z structure.
A jury trial has been scheduled for February 2028 in a lawsuit that Just Like Momma’s (pictured) restaurant owner Valerie Sparkman filed against the city, alleging a code enforcement violation.  
Trial for restaurant lawsuit set for February 2028  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 8, 2026
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City seeks dismissal of restaurant lawsuit alleging code violation.
A proposed eight-unit townhome development would have been built on properties outlined in red at 171 W. Orange St. and 15 N. Washington Ave. near downtown Apopka. The Apopka City Commission voted unanimously May 6 to deny a future land use amendment tied to the project.
New Apopka City Commission denies 5-0 mixed-use amendment for townhomes Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 7, 2026
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Commissioners cited neighborhood compatibility concerns.
City attorney Cliff Shepard (R)sits with interim City Administrator Radley Williams at a March 18 City Commission meeting.   
Apopka City Commission gets Sunshine Law review amid transparency changes, new meeting procedures Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 7, 2026
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Commissioners to get City Hall office space.



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