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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.

Lorena Potter chairs the city’s Nonprofit Grant Program Selection Committee.
Council approves $32K in grants for nonprofits 
January 24, 2026
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 rezoning
January 24, 2026
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 
January 23, 2026
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 
January 23, 2026
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  
January 23, 2026
More than 7 miles of roadway and alleyways cost $3 million.
Wekiva High School junior Andrea Lara (l) and senior Diego Alvarez (r) earned high ranks in the National Civics and Debate Championship last weekend. Picture with FCDI founder Tara Tedrow and Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas.
Wekiva High School shines at national debate championship 
January 23, 2026
Mustangs competed against over 300 high school students from 15 states.
Davis Lodge #47 is requesting a $19,760 grant through the city CRA's Façade Renovation Assistance Program (FRAP) to complete exterior upgrades to its building at 900 S. Central Ave. (pictured).
CRA Board asks for revision of facade renovation grant rules
January 23, 2026
Lodge requested $20K, waiver from match contribution.
Christine Moore, Nick Nesta, Bryan Nelson
Apopka mayoral debate tickets now available  
January 22, 2026
Debate to take place at Highland Manor, open to public.
Nadia Anderson at a City Council meeting
City to pay legal fees for elected officials  
January 22, 2026
Anderson recuses herself due to pending lawsuit.
Members of the Farmworker Association of Florida march down Marvin C. Zanders Avenue in Apopka during Monday’s 17th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, carrying a banner honoring the civil rights leader.
Thousands turn out for Apopka’s MLK parade 
January 20, 2026
Organizations, bands march on Marvin C. Zanders Avenue.
Wekiva High School junior Andrea Lara (l) and senior Diego Alvarez (r) earned high ranks in the National Civics and Debate Championship last weekend. Picture with FCDI founder Tara Tedrow and Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas.
Wekiva High School shines at national debate championship Teresa Sargeant
January 23, 2026
Mustangs competed against over 300 high school students from 15 states.
Davis Lodge #47 is requesting a $19,760 grant through the city CRA's Façade Renovation Assistance Program (FRAP) to complete exterior upgrades to its building at 900 S. Central Ave. (pictured).
CRA Board asks for revision of facade renovation grant rulesTeresa Sargeant
January 23, 2026
Lodge requested $20K, waiver from match contribution.
Christine Moore, Nick Nesta, Bryan Nelson
Apopka mayoral debate tickets now available  Teresa Sargeant
January 22, 2026
Debate to take place at Highland Manor, open to public.
Nadia Anderson at a City Council meeting
City to pay legal fees for elected officials  Teresa Sargeant
January 22, 2026
Anderson recuses herself due to pending lawsuit.
Members of the Farmworker Association of Florida march down Marvin C. Zanders Avenue in Apopka during Monday’s 17th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, carrying a banner honoring the civil rights leader.
Thousands turn out for Apopka’s MLK parade Teresa Sargeant
January 20, 2026
Organizations, bands march on Marvin C. Zanders Avenue.
Davis Lodge #47 is requesting a $19,760 grant through the city CRA's Façade Renovation Assistance Program (FRAP) to complete exterior upgrades to its building at 900 S. Central Ave. (pictured).
City solicits applications for new CRA Board member Teresa Sargeant
January 20, 2026
Board to discuss grant applications, new programs Wednesday.
Tanaine Jenkins (l) meets with Clinton Stanley in Apopka this week to discuss justice reform with goal of building local support for future state and federal legislation.
Criminal justice reform advocate visits Apopka to jumpstart talksTeresa Sargeant
January 16, 2026
Reform Alliance focuses on probation and parole reform.
Christine Moore, Nick Nesta, Bryan Nelson
Nelson leads fourth-quarter fundraising in mayoral race  Teresa Sargeant
January 14, 2026
All three candidates donate to their own campaigns.
Freshfields Farm wants to build its third location at 1819 Armando Borjas Way Jr. in Apopka.
Apopka Planning Commission recommends grocery store approval Teresa Sargeant
January 14, 2026
Board’s first meeting of 2026 saw election of chair, vice chair.
The Apopka City Council displays a proclamation at a September 2025 meeting.
Council approves first reading of Paulucci Acres rezoningTeresa Sargeant
January 12, 2026
Ordinance would go from allowance of up to 1,892 homes to 1,034 homes.