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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

    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.
The vacant 205 E. Eighth St., which the CRA will consider purchasing for up to $156,000, based on its appraised value.
CRA to consider program updates, land purchase at Wednesday meeting 
April 13, 2026
Discussion follows report showing limited participation in some assistance programs.
Orange County District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore, speaking here at a recent Apopka City Commission meeting, commented about long-term capacity challenges in northwest Orange County at Thursday TransMAC meeting.
TransMAC meeting highlights link between local growth, regional transportation systems
April 10, 2026
Airport access, rail connections key issues for northwest Orange County.
The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency reported continued investment in the city’s downtown area, of which the U.S. 441/Park Avenue intersection (pictured) is a part.
CRA report touts redevelopment progress in 2025 
April 10, 2026
FY 2026 budget sits at $6.3 million.
Early voting ahead of the April 14 runoff election is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 7-12 at the Apopka Community Center (pictured) and the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office in Orlando.
Candidates make final push amid early voting surge 
April 9, 2026
Debate, endorsements, political alliances shape race.
Community members have rallied around the family of 4-year-old Kamaria Simmons (pictured), who died after being struck by a vehicle in an April 1 driveway crash in Apopka.
Community rallies around Apopka family after 4-year-old’s death 
April 7, 2026
Vigil, fundraiser draw support following fatal driveway crash.
The City Commission reviewed draft policies for appointments to the Planning Commission and Community Redevelopment Agency Board.
Apopka advances policies for Planning Commission, CRA appointments 
April 6, 2026
Officials seek consistency as residents question timing, enforcement.
The Apopka City Commission meeting on April 1.
City weighs Live Local appeal over disputed ‘intent’ 
April 3, 2026
State law does not clearly define ‘notice of intent’.
City Commissioner Nick Nesta (R) speaks with Apopka Fire Chief Wil Sanchez on April 1.
Former candidate Aungst endorses Nesta for Apopka mayor 
April 3, 2026
Nesta campaign says it did not respond.
The Apopka City Commission meets on April 1.
City considers policy for naming public facilities 
April 2, 2026
Push for public input, longer notice, advisory review.
The Apopka City Commission begins its Wednesday, April 1 meeting.
Split commission votes down forensic audit RFP 
April 2, 2026
 Audit costs, politics cited as rationale.
The Apopka City Commission begins its Wednesday, April 1 meeting.
Split commission votes down forensic audit RFP Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 2, 2026
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 Audit costs, politics cited as rationale.
Artist Alberto Gomez expresses gratitude as he stands next to his mural of Dolores Huerta at the Hope CommUnity Center North Park Avenue campus on Tuesday.
Immigrant advocacy group mural redone to honor Dolores Huerta Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 1, 2026
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Chavez allegations prompt image’s replacement.
Apopka police and a licensed trapper work together to capture what Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission call a 'nuisance alligator.' 
Apopka police, trapper relocate alligator near Yothers Road Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 1, 2026
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Creature considered a nuisance alligator per FWC.
Christine Moore (R) speaks with a woman at March 18 Apopka City Commission meeting as Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez (L) watches. 
Five former Orange County commissioners back Moore for Apopka mayor Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
March 31, 2026
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Endorsers cite collaboration, experience as runoff approaches.
AdventHealth Apopka officials and staff cut the ribbon of its new intensive cardiac rehabilitation facility, allowing patients to get rehab in Apopka instead of going to other campuses.
AdventHealth Apopka opens new cardiac rehab facility Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
March 27, 2026
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Patients can get heart care close to home, hospital leaders say.
The landscaping of the new HCA Florida Wekiva Emergency Center, located along U.S. 441 in unincorporated Orange County, includes more than 100 trees representing 24 species on a roughly 2-acre site.
Tree canopy helps limit heat at HCA’s new ER facility Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
March 27, 2026
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Wekiva Emergency Center opened this month.
Police took into custody Travis Surkyn, 15, who is facing charges involving multiple vehicle burglaries and vandalism in the Errol Estates subdivision this week.
APD arrests one suspect, seeks second in Errol Estate car burglary spreeTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
March 27, 2026
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Multiple vehicles were burglarized and vandalized earlier this week.
Christine Moore has received endorsements from seven former Orange County School Board members, all of whom served alongside her when she was the District 7 board member from 2008 to 2018.
Seven former school board members endorse Moore for mayorTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
March 26, 2026
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All seven served alongside her at various times during her school board tenure.
Apopka Police Chief Lovetta Quinn-Henry and the Rotary Club of Apopka were this year’s honorees at the Apopka Golden Eagle Luncheon on Tuesday at Highland Manor.
Luncheon honors police chief, Rotary Club of ApopkaTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
March 25, 2026
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Organization emphasizes youth development.
The Apopka Professional Firefighters Association Local 5293 announces its endorsement of City Commissioner Nick Nesta (third from right) for mayor.
Firefighters union, Commissioner-elect Baron endorse Nesta Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
March 25, 2026
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Baron, Nesta campaigned for same seat in 2020.



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