Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
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City considers policy to explain how commissioners get paidTeresa Sargeant
The city of Apopka doesn’t have a formal methodology for calculating commissioners’ compensation, but the Apopka City Council is hoping to establish a formal policy to…
City Council adopts meeting minutes policyTeresa Sargeant
The Apopka City Council voted 4-1 on adopting a resolution standardizing meeting minutes for consistency and accuracy, with Commissioner Nick Nesta in opposition. At the Wednesday…
City Council greenlights annexing 39 acres for new development Teresa Sargeant
The Apopka City Council unanimously greenlit annexing 39 acres for Paulucci Acres, a proposed mixed-use development that will include 1,000 single-family residences and townhomes as well…
St. Johns District to award up to $60K for schools’ STEM projectsTeresa Sargeant
The St. Johns River Water Management District’s (SJRWMD) Blue School Grant Program is awarding up to $60,000 this 2025-26 school year to support hands-on, water-focused STEM…
State turns down Orange County comprehensive plan Teresa Sargeant
The Florida Department of Commerce turned down Orange County’s 25-year comprehensive plan, saying the plan conflicts with a newly passed state law regarding emergency management and…
Apopka attorney announces run for mayorTeresa Sargeant
Attorney Matthew Aungst announced Monday his campaign for Apopka mayor, becoming the third candidate join the race after Orange County District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore and…
Demings signs updated Orange County agreement with ICE Teresa Sargeant
State AG warns of mayor, commissioners’ removal if not signed Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings signed an updated agreement with the U.S. Immigration and…
Best of Apopka voting launches Teresa Sargeant
Online voting taking place through Aug. 27 Voting for the Best of Apopka Readers’ Choice Awards kicked off Monday, allowing readers to recognize the achievements…
LLC tied to billionaire buys Errol Estate former golf course Teresa Sargeant
Family struggled to sell, revitalize property over the years A limited liability company (LLC) associated with a billionaire entrepreneur finalized the acquisition of the defunct Errol…
Goodwill welcomes shoppers to ‘round up’ for YMCATeresa Sargeant
Organization to match funds donated to YMCA Throughout August, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida is encouraging customers to participate in the “round up” initiative to raise…