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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.

AdventHealth acquired the property at 5050 Wesley Road in Apopka for about $84 million.
AdventHealth acquires distribution center property for $84M 
January 7, 2026
Site is located near airport, major corridors.
Ocoee High School marches in the 2025 MLK Parade in Apopka.
MLK Parade organizers invite area to celebrate King 
January 7, 2026
‘The Dream Marches On’ to serve as 2026 theme.
Mayor Bryan Nelson
Nelson sues Moore over Apopka residency
January 6, 2026
Mayor seeking to remove challenger from ballot.
This year, Apopka witnessed the swearing in of its first female police chief, efforts in flood mitigation, Wekiva High School beginning its community school transformation, and the opening of several new amenities.
Leadership changes, controversies top Apopka’s 2025 news
December 31, 2025
Wekiva designation, increasing amenities also make list
A Matthew's Hope sleeper bus rolls along North Park Avenue in the Apopka Christmas Parade.
Matthew’s Hope to bring sleeper bus initiative in 2026
December 30, 2025
Orange County, Apopka on board with program
As the new police chief, Lovetta Quinn-Henry has outlined her vision for 2026 and beyond for the Apopka Police Department.
New chief leads Apopka Police Department in ‘intentional’ policing
December 29, 2025
Quinn-Henry says 2026 will include data
The City Council approved the first reading of a zoning change for the 197-acre Ondich North.
Apopka City Council approves first reading of Ondich North zoning change
December 24, 2025
Development part of Kelly Park Interchange District
People enjoy their meals at a special Christmas celebration on Sunday, which HOPE of Apopka organized.
Group celebrates Christmas with homeless outside gutted thrift store 
December 24, 2025
Owner seeks to get building restored, expanded.
The property at 350 E. Sixth St. was the site of Cornerstone at Sixth, a proposed affordable housing development comprised of 24 townhomes.
Orange County quietly dissolves 24-unit affordable housing project
December 22, 2025
Project broke ground in July 2023, but no construction followed.
George 'Smitty' Smith
George ‘Smitty’ Smith running for Apopka City Council 
December 22, 2025
Veteran challenging Velazquez for Seat 2.
The City Council approved the first reading of a zoning change for the 197-acre Ondich North.
Apopka City Council approves first reading of Ondich North zoning changeTeresa Sargeant
December 24, 2025
Development part of Kelly Park Interchange District
The property at 350 E. Sixth St. was the site of Cornerstone at Sixth, a proposed affordable housing development comprised of 24 townhomes.
Orange County quietly dissolves 24-unit affordable housing projectTeresa Sargeant
December 22, 2025
Project broke ground in July 2023, but no construction followed.
Matthew Aungst
Aungst suspends campaign for Apopka mayor Teresa Sargeant
December 18, 2025
Attorney cites risk of ‘splitting reform vote.'
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 delays Paulucci Acres zoning request to JanuaryTeresa Sargeant
December 18, 2025
Resident with family history in Apopka opposes new development
Fort-Lauderdale-based Red Apple Development is seeking to build a new K-12 charter school at the corner of West Lester Road and Plymouth Sorrento Road.
Charter school eyes site at Plymouth Sorrento Road intersectionTeresa Sargeant
December 17, 2025
City staff reviewing plan for new K-12 charter school.