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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.
Christopher Alexander Delgado, who ran for the Orange County District 2 commissioner seat in 2022, was arrested this week for allegedly running a $328M Ponzi scheme.
Apopka man arrested for alleged $328M Ponzi scheme 
February 26, 2026
Chris Delgado ran for Orange County Commission in 2022.
Mayor Bryan Nelson and Nick Nesta attend a City Council meeting.
Influence accusations fly in mayoral race
Nesta, Nelsons deny wrongdoing
Volunteers continue to clean up the 70-acre Apopka Birding Park while the property awaits the construction of a Nature Center, which the Orange Audubon Society is raising money for and seeking a contractor.
Nonprofit launches 60-day fundraising push for birding park 
February 24, 2026
Half of needed $4.5M cost raised so far before fundraising.
Members of the Foliage Garden Club of Apopka model clothes from the Mount Dora boutique Em’z on Fifth in the club’s annual fashion show and luncheon fundraiser. On the far right is Clara Schneider, Em'z on Fifth owner.
Foliage Garden Club hosts annual fashion show fundraiser 
February 23, 2026
About 160 guests attended event that raised $2K-$3K.
University of Central Florida logo
UCF proposes program aimed at closing workforce skills gap 
February 21, 2026
Program would cost $250k/year to serve 1,200 people.
The Rollins College Gospel Choir performed in front of about 200 people at the Legends of Apopka celebration on Thursday at the Apopka Community Center.
‘Legends of Apopka,’ their families honored at city event
February 21, 2026
Council recognizes civil rights leader Jesse Jackson.
If question 1 passes, the mayor will serve in a mostly ceremonial role as an equal member of the City Council.
Voters to decide Apopka form of government
February 20, 2026
Strong mayor could dissolve after 144 years
The City Council approved an interlocal agreement with Orange County providing a reimbursement of up to $200,000 in utility relocation costs associated with the county’s Ocoee-Apopka Road drainage project. Pictured is Ocoee-Apopka Road facing northeast at the road’s intersection with West 13th Street.
City Council approves two Ocoee-Apopka Road improvement projects 
February 20, 2026
Road has long suffered flooding and draining deficiencies.
Commissioner Christine Moore, Mayor Bryan Nelson, and Commissioner Nick Nesta
Apopka mayoral candidates announce endorsements
February 19, 2026
Endorsements range from former city officials to clergy
Four people -- two men, two women -- sit on the dais in City Hall.
Council hits pause on soccer field bids to seek compromise 
February 19, 2026
Mayor alleges soccer club president broke ‘cone of silence’.
The Rollins College Gospel Choir performed in front of about 200 people at the Legends of Apopka celebration on Thursday at the Apopka Community Center.
‘Legends of Apopka,’ their families honored at city eventTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 21, 2026
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Council recognizes civil rights leader Jesse Jackson.
If question 1 passes, the mayor will serve in a mostly ceremonial role as an equal member of the City Council.
Voters to decide Apopka form of governmentTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 20, 2026
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Strong mayor could dissolve after 144 years
The City Council approved an interlocal agreement with Orange County providing a reimbursement of up to $200,000 in utility relocation costs associated with the county’s Ocoee-Apopka Road drainage project. Pictured is Ocoee-Apopka Road facing northeast at the road’s intersection with West 13th Street.
City Council approves two Ocoee-Apopka Road improvement projects Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 20, 2026
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Road has long suffered flooding and draining deficiencies.
Commissioner Christine Moore, Mayor Bryan Nelson, and Commissioner Nick Nesta
Apopka mayoral candidates announce endorsementsTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 19, 2026
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Endorsements range from former city officials to clergy
Four people -- two men, two women -- sit on the dais in City Hall.
Council hits pause on soccer field bids to seek compromise Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 19, 2026
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Mayor alleges soccer club president broke ‘cone of silence’.
Lorenzo Turner (C) is with Mitchell Glasser, manager of the Orange County Housing and Development Division (L), Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore (second from R) and Turner's friend Carmen Santiago (R). Photo by Teresa Sargeant
Orange County Recovers program restores damaged Apopka home Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 17, 2026
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Upgrades include new roof, accessible ramp.
All seven candidates competing for three city council seats participated in the candidate forum the Apopka Involved Voters organized on Thursday at Victory Church in Apopka. The candidates are (L to R) Diane Velazquez, incumbent Seat 2 incumbent and Vice Mayor; Malika Harrison, Seat 4 challenger; George “Smitty” Smith, Seat 2 challenger; Yesenia Baron, Seat 4 challenger; Sam Ruth, former city commissioner and Seat 1 challenger; Angela Turner, Seat 2 challenger; and Alexander H. Smith, Seat 1 incumbent. 
Apopka City Council candidates draw contrasts on growth, accountability Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 16, 2026
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Seven candidates running for three council seats participated in forum.
Apopka High School students stand on the corner of Maine Avenue and Martin Street, across from their high school, in a walkout event to protest ICE operations.
AHS students stage walkout to protest ICETeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 14, 2026
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Walkout one of several throughout nation the same day.
On Wednesday, city officials, employees and consultants open the new Grossenbacher water tank, which can hold up to 1.5 million gallons.
City opens two new water tanksTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 13, 2026
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Impact fees, federal grant fund $10.3M projects.
Hector Raul Cartagena
Apopka man arrested for threatening to kill mayorTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 11, 2026
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Suspect held in custody, with no bond.



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