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Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings, seen here at a June Board of County Commissioners meeting, has filed to run for governor in next year’s election.
Teresa Sargeant
November 3, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
A city worker mounts Marv Suriff’s banner on a pole in front of Apopka City Hall.
Teresa Sargeant
October 31, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Orange County news conference about SNAP benefits going away.
Teresa Sargeant
October 31, 2025
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Dr. Lovetta Quinn-Henry
Teresa Sargeant
October 31, 2025
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.
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings, seen here at a June Board of County Commissioners meeting, has filed to run for governor in next year’s election.
Orange County Mayor Demings files to run for Florida governor  Teresa Sargeant
November 3, 2025
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has filed to run for governor in the 2026 general election, according to state Division of Elections records.   The Democrat, who…
A city worker mounts Marv Suriff’s banner on a pole in front of Apopka City Hall.
Vietnam veteran honored with ceremonial banner at Apopka City Hall Teresa Sargeant
October 31, 2025
The newest Hometown Heroes banner is mounted right in front of Apopka City Hall on Main Street, and it bears the name of Marv Suriff, a…
Orange County news conference about SNAP benefits going away.
Orange County pulls resources together to help SNAP recipients Teresa Sargeant
October 31, 2025
Orange County is pulling resources together to help the 175,000 Orange County residents who would be impacted by the potential suspension of SNAP benefits in light of the federal government shutdown.   Orange…
Dr. Lovetta Quinn-Henry
Quinn-Henry takes oath of office as Apopka’s new police chiefTeresa Sargeant
October 31, 2025
Dr. Lovetta Quinn-Henry took her oath of office as the new Apopka police chief Thursday and will officially take over Nov. 1, making her the city’s 16th police chief and the first woman to serve in the role.  Quinn-Henry,…
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…