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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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  • Sarah Merly is an editorial assistant and reporter for The Apopka Chief. She joined the Chief in May 2025 after graduating from Patrick Henry College's journalism program in Washington, D.C., where she served as the layout editor for her school newspaper. In her spare time, Sarah loves serving her local church, visiting Disney, and throwing parties.

  • 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.
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 
February 5, 2026
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 policy
February 5, 2026
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 issues
February 5, 2026
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 
February 5, 2026
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 matters
February 3, 2026
500 people attend first debate of election cycle.
Matthew's Hope volunteers prepare food at the Winter Garden outreach center.
Apopka bands together during freezing temperatures
Matthew's Hope struggles to support homeless in chilly weather
The owner of Just Like Momma's Soul Food and Wings, located at Fifth Street Plaza downtown, is suing the city of Apopka.
Restaurant sues city for alleged code violation 
February 2, 2026
Lawsuit alleges delays, financial losses during renovation.
Christine Moore, Nick Nesta, Bryan Nelson
Mayoral candidates talk personal background, experience 
January 29, 2026
Candidates to square off in Tuesday debate.
The Florida Commission on Ethics has dismissed a complaint against City Commissioner Nick Nesta (pictured).
Commission dismisses ethics complaint against Nesta 
January 28, 2026
Local resident claimed conflict of interest.
Voting
Apopka voters group schedules 2 election forums 
January 26, 2026
Events to focus on mayoral, council races.
Matthew's Hope volunteers prepare food at the Winter Garden outreach center.
Apopka bands together during freezing temperaturesSarah Merly
Sarah Merly, Teresa Sargeant
February 3, 2026
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Matthew's Hope struggles to support homeless in chilly weather
The owner of Just Like Momma's Soul Food and Wings, located at Fifth Street Plaza downtown, is suing the city of Apopka.
Restaurant sues city for alleged code violation Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
February 2, 2026
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Lawsuit alleges delays, financial losses during renovation.
Christine Moore, Nick Nesta, Bryan Nelson
Mayoral candidates talk personal background, experience Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 29, 2026
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Candidates to square off in Tuesday debate.
The Florida Commission on Ethics has dismissed a complaint against City Commissioner Nick Nesta (pictured).
Commission dismisses ethics complaint against Nesta Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 28, 2026
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Local resident claimed conflict of interest.
Voting
Apopka voters group schedules 2 election forums Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 26, 2026
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Events to focus on mayoral, council races.
Lorena Potter chairs the city’s Nonprofit Grant Program Selection Committee.
Council approves $32K in grants for nonprofits Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 24, 2026
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Seven groups applied in October 2025, all approved.
Paulucci Acres, outlined in red, is proposed as a 618-acre property comprised of over 1,000 homes located east of Vick Road and north of Ponkan Road.
Council approves second reading of Paulucci Acres rezoningTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 24, 2026
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Development is for northwest part of city.
Apopka High School will be the new venue of the Feb. 3 mayoral candidate debate.
Mayoral debate moves to Apopka High School Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 23, 2026
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Public demand to attend surpasses expectations.
The Apopka City Council voted on considering naming the new inclusive playground at the Northwest Recreation Complex in honor of a Vietnam veteran.
Council, citizens debate naming policy Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 23, 2026
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Commissioners consider naming playground after late Vietnam vet.
City officials and Emerson Park homeowners cut the ribbon at the right-of-way dedication on Tuesday. 
HOA, city celebrate completion of Emerson Park right-of-way  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
January 23, 2026
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More than 7 miles of roadway and alleyways cost $3 million.



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