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  • Teresa Sargeant has been a staff writer for The Apopka Chief for over 10 years. In her many years as a journalist, she has won three state press association awards.

Apopka City Hall
Apopka rejects county agreement over Golden Gem Road section transferTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 12, 2025
Section extension would increase project cost by $2.8M Due to financial constraints and Orange County’s lack of funding commitment, the Apopka City Council voted unanimously at…
A screenshot of the concept plan for the mountain bike park, as shown in the Aug. 6 City Council meeting agenda packet.
City weighs additional property for new mountain bike parkTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 11, 2025
Park may be constructed on Ocoee Apopka Road The Apopka City Council voted unanimously to move ahead with the appraisal of properties considered for a potential…
Orange County Supervisor of Elections
Ballot error affects almost 89K Orange County votersTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 11, 2025
Special election ballots displayed wrong name The Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office admitted a printing error it made on the sample ballot it mailed out…
The community gets ready to “uncouple” fire hoses at the permanent Apopka Fire Station 6 grand opening.
Fire Station 6 opens at permanent locationTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 8, 2025
The grand opening of Fire Station 6’s permanent location included a hose uncoupling ceremony, a tradition held at fire station grand openings in lieu of a…
Brick building with multiple windows and columns and works "Apopka City Hall" on the front.
City considers policy to explain how commissioners get paidTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 8, 2025
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…
Five people sit on a dais with a desk in front of them.
City Council adopts meeting minutes policyTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 7, 2025
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…
Apopka City Hall
City Council greenlights annexing 39 acres for new development Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 7, 2025
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…
Students in the Wekiva HIgh School aquaponics garden, March 2024.
St. Johns District to award up to $60K for schools’ STEM projectsTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 6, 2025
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
Teresa Sargeant
August 6, 2025
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…
Matthew Aungst
Apopka attorney announces run for mayorTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 4, 2025
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…