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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.
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 
February 17, 2026
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 
February 16, 2026
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 ICE
February 14, 2026
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 tanks
February 13, 2026
Impact fees, federal grant fund $10.3M projects.
Hector Raul Cartagena
Apopka man arrested for threatening to kill mayor
February 11, 2026
Suspect held in custody, with no bond.
Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore, Mayor Bryan Nelson and City Commissioner Nick Nesta participate in the Feb. 3 mayoral forum at Apopka High School.
Apopka police investigating mayoral candidate altercation 
February 11, 2026
Moore, Nesta say city issues should be focus of campaign.
Incumbent Mayor Bryan Nelson, City Commissioner Nick Nesta and Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore debate at the Feb. 9 mayoral forum at Victory Church.
Candidates speak about budget, annexation
February 11, 2026
Chief livestreamed debate on YouTube channel.
Last week, Orange County Commissioner Moore filed a motion to get a lawsuit that Mayor Bryan Nelson had filed challenging her residency.
Moore files motion to dismiss lawsuit challenging residency 
February 10, 2026
Filing says Nelson lawsuit ‘weaponizes judicial process’.
The Apopka City Council
Apopka City Council adds subdivision to street lighting district
February 9, 2026
The City Council voted unanimously to expand the East Kelly Park Street Lighting District to include the new Ridgebrook subdivision, adopting a resolution that will add…
Mayor Bryan Nelson presents a framed group photo of Val Demings with the large check that she secured from Washington D.C. when she was congresswoman. The photo included Apopka city officials.
City opens second $3.2 million tank at Northwest Water Plant
February 6, 2026
Grant secured by former congresswoman partly funds cost.
Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore, Mayor Bryan Nelson and City Commissioner Nick Nesta participate in the Feb. 3 mayoral forum at Apopka High School.
Apopka police investigating mayoral candidate altercation Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 11, 2026
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Moore, Nesta say city issues should be focus of campaign.
Incumbent Mayor Bryan Nelson, City Commissioner Nick Nesta and Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore debate at the Feb. 9 mayoral forum at Victory Church.
Candidates speak about budget, annexationTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 11, 2026
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Chief livestreamed debate on YouTube channel.
Last week, Orange County Commissioner Moore filed a motion to get a lawsuit that Mayor Bryan Nelson had filed challenging her residency.
Moore files motion to dismiss lawsuit challenging residency Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 10, 2026
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Filing says Nelson lawsuit ‘weaponizes judicial process’.
The Apopka City Council
Apopka City Council adds subdivision to street lighting districtTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 9, 2026
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The City Council voted unanimously to expand the East Kelly Park Street Lighting District to include the new Ridgebrook subdivision, adopting a resolution that will add…
Mayor Bryan Nelson presents a framed group photo of Val Demings with the large check that she secured from Washington D.C. when she was congresswoman. The photo included Apopka city officials.
City opens second $3.2 million tank at Northwest Water PlantTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 6, 2026
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Grant secured by former congresswoman partly funds cost.
The parcel at 1819 Armando Borjas Jr. Way where Freshfield Farms wants to build its third location.
Apopka City Council approves Freshfields Farm development plan Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 5, 2026
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Specialty food market to occupy lot near Walmart and Sam’s Club.
Commissioner Diane Velazquez motioned to reconsider a resolution that allows advancing up to $5,000 per case to elected officials facing civil or administrative proceedings related to their role in office.
Velazquez seeks to overturn advance legal fees policyTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 5, 2026
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Anderson alleges ‘hate group’ influence is behind motion
Attendees greet each other at Apopka High School before the debate begins.
Debate educates attendees on civic discourse, voter issuesTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 5, 2026
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Out-of-towners learn more about Apopka topics
Shawn Ocasio senior consultant with Raftelis Financial Consultants, gives a presentation about the utility rates at a September 2025 City Council meeting.
Apopka City Council approves utility rate reduction after financial review Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 5, 2026
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New rates became effective Feb. 3.
Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore, incumbent Mayor Bryan Nelson and City Commissioner Nick Nesta discuss issues at the Apopka Mayoral Debate.
Apopka mayoral candidates debate growth, utility hikes, legal mattersTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 3, 2026
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500 people attend first debate of election cycle.



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