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  • Teresa Sargeant

    Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.

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  • Teresa Sargeant

    Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
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 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 
May 11, 2026
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 priorities
May 11, 2026
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  
May 8, 2026
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 
May 7, 2026
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 
May 7, 2026
Commissioners to get City Hall office space.
Recent testing at the pond behind the amphitheater at the Northwest Recreation Complex confirmed the presence of cyanobacterial algae bloom.
Cyanobacteria detected in Apopka pond amid turtle deaths 
May 6, 2026
Northwest Recreation Complex pond fountain out of service.
Business community celebrates ‘Women in Leadership’ with event 
May 6, 2026
Vega delivers keynote about leadership and impact.
Business community celebrates ‘Women in Leadership’ with event Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 6, 2026
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Vega delivers keynote about leadership and impact.
City attorney Cliff Shepard (R)sits with interim City Administrator Radley Williams at a March 18 City Commission meeting.   
Apopka City Commission to receive Sunshine Law briefing  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 5, 2026
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Presentation follows long-time debate over public comment, meeting records.
Apopka High School and Dream Lake Elementary received more than $75,000 in donations from Goliath Ventures, a company whose president, Christopher Alexander Delgado of Apopka, faces allegations of operating a $328 million Ponzi scheme.
Apopka schools may be liable for allegedly fraudulent funds  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 5, 2026
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$75K-plus went to Dream Lake Elementary, Apopka High programs.
The Bloom Lounge opened with a ribbon-cutting event that drew about 600 people at its new location, the Wekiva Riverwalk, on Sunday, building on the legacy of the Apopka Florist, which had operated on Main Street for about 50 years.
Bloom Lounge opens with ribbon cutting, block party Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 5, 2026
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New site offers expanded concept of floral services, café, creative workspace.
2nd place, 3D art: “Sorrow” by Beatriz Navarro, Apopka High School, grade 12, teacher — Theresa Ryan
Apopka Art and Foliage Festival proceeds fund scholarships, local nonprofits Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 1, 2026
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Event channels weekend turnout into year-round community support.
Conceptual design of the proposed Marriott-branded hotel proposed for the Floridian Town Center, as seen in plans submitted to the city. 
Marriott hotel proposed for Floridian Town Center advances Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 29, 2026
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137-room project could head toward public hearings.
The new Apopka City Commission poses with first responders at the April 28 oath of office ceremony. From left to right: Commissioner Yesenia Baron, Commissioner Nadia Anderson, Mayor Nick Nesta, Commissioner Sam Ruth, Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez, Fire Chief Wil Rivera-Sanchez and Police Chief Lovetta Quinn-Henry.
Apopka swears in new mayor, commissioners before hundreds Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 28, 2026
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Nesta, Ruth, Velazquez, Baron take oaths as city leadership shifts.
Volunteers serve food during a monthly Compassion in Apopka dinner at Just Like Momma’s Restaurant, an outreach effort providing meals and support to residents in need.   
Monthly dinners offer relief, highlight broader homelessness challenges  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 28, 2026
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Outreach draws dozens each month as calls grow for long-term solutions.
Keith Zechariah Simmons 
Suspect, 19, arrested in East 13th Street shooting Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant, The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 25, 2026
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Victim hospitalized in stable condition.
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson (center) cuts the ribbon at Lake Carter Exchange during a ceremony April 23 at the mixed-use development on Ocoee-Apopka Road and West Keene Road. Developers and business leaders joined the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce for the event.
Lake Carter Exchange opens with mix of retail, medical uses in Apopka Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 24, 2026
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Development sits across from future Publix-anchored Shoppes at East Shore.



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