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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.

Dr. Phyllis Olmstead speaks at Wednesday's seminar.
Teresa Sargeant
October 30, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The historic pump house is a highlight of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.
Teresa Sargeant
October 30, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The existing Muslim Community Center of Apopka (MCCA) at 458 Oakland Ave., which will remain as the MCCA will build a new downtown mosque.
Teresa Sargeant
October 30, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Families, city officials and other community residents celebrate the new all-inclusive playground at the Northwest Recreation Complex with an Oct. 24 ribbon cutting.
Teresa Sargeant
October 28, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Orange County Board of County Commissioners adopted Map 7B as the newly redistricted map, which adds two more districts to make eight.  
Teresa Sargeant
October 22, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Vision 2050
Teresa Sargeant
October 21, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The Apopka Utility Billing Division oversees billing for water, sewer, reclaimed water and garbage services.
Teresa Sargeant
October 21, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Ranger Academy cadets at Wekiwa Springs State Park hold STIHL tools.
Teresa Sargeant
October 20, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Woman stands with sign that says "Make Your Choice"
Teresa Sargeant
October 17, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The Apopka City Council discussed the methodology for establishing a city commissioner salary.
Teresa Sargeant
October 16, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Dr. Phyllis Olmstead speaks at Wednesday's seminar.
Seminar highlights value in renovating brownfieldsTeresa Sargeant
October 30, 2025
Examples of revitalized brownfields exist throughout Orange County
The historic pump house is a highlight of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.
St. Johns District highlights Lake Apopka North Shore improvementsTeresa Sargeant
October 30, 2025
Projects are treating 1,500 acres for invasive species, Wildlife Drive upgrades
The existing Muslim Community Center of Apopka (MCCA) at 458 Oakland Ave., which will remain as the MCCA will build a new downtown mosque.
City unaware of downtown mosque, working on compliance Teresa Sargeant
October 30, 2025
The city of Apopka was not aware of a downtown mosque’s presence until the applicant requested a special exception for the construction of a new mosque, according to Mayor Bryan Nelson.   On Oct. 14,…
Families, city officials and other community residents celebrate the new all-inclusive playground at the Northwest Recreation Complex with an Oct. 24 ribbon cutting.
Families embrace new all-inclusive playground at Northwest Recreation Complex Teresa Sargeant
October 28, 2025
The all-inclusive playground at the Northwest Recreation Complex has been well-received by Apopka families, who are enjoying the newest addition to the local community for its…
Orange County Board of County Commissioners adopted Map 7B as the newly redistricted map, which adds two more districts to make eight.  
Orange County redistricting will impact 2026 elections Teresa Sargeant
October 22, 2025
The redistricting of Orange County will add two new districts to the existing six and is poised to shake up the 2026 elections for the Orange County Board of County Commissioners.   At…
Vision 2050
Orange County to move forward with Vision 2050 despite new state law Teresa Sargeant
October 21, 2025
Orange County plans to keep operating under its current comprehensive plan, taking, evaluating and handling development applications following pre-existing rules, even though a new state law nullified Vision 2050.  The county announced its decision Monday, providing public…
The Apopka Utility Billing Division oversees billing for water, sewer, reclaimed water and garbage services.
Apopka meter-tampering ordinance takes effect; penalties include $250-$500 fines, service suspension Teresa Sargeant
October 21, 2025
Apopka’s ordinance enacting fines for tampering with utility meters is now in effect after the City Council approved it last week.   Per the adopted ordinance, the city will issue a $250 fine…
Ranger Academy cadets at Wekiwa Springs State Park hold STIHL tools.
Foundation, STIHL to provide new battery-powered tools to 50+ state parksTeresa Sargeant
October 20, 2025
A partnership between the Florida State Parks Foundation and STIHL will provide new battery-powered tools to more than 50 parks, from the panhandle to the Keys, as part…
Woman stands with sign that says "Make Your Choice"
Nelson edges Moore in Q3 cash dash; Aungst sticks to self-funding pledgeTeresa Sargeant
October 17, 2025
Incumbent Mayor Bryan Nelson out-raised challenger Christine Moore in contributions for the third quarter, but the Orange County District 2 commissioner collected more contributions than Nelson throughout their…
The Apopka City Council discussed the methodology for establishing a city commissioner salary.
Per capita, health care considered as factors for Apopka commissioners’ pay Teresa Sargeant
October 16, 2025
The Apopka City Council took up commissioner pay on Wednesday, reviewing factors such as per capita rate, health care costs, and a clear definition of the commissioners’ role and responsibilities.  During the…