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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.
Mayor Nick Nesta speaks during a May 20 Apopka City Commission meeting as Commissioner Sam Ruth listens. On Wednesday, the commission approved two code enforcement settlement agreements and discussed changes to improve transparency and consistency in the city's code enforcement settlement process.
Teresa Sargeant
July 2, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The entrance to Bronson Peak at The Ridge, a Toll Brothers community off Boy Scout Road in Apopka. On Wednesday, the Development Review Committee reviewed a construction site plan for The Ridge Planned Development Parcel 9, a proposed 41-home subdivision, and requested additional engineering clarifications before staff could recommend approval.  
Teresa Sargeant
July 2, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Maribel Brinkle, president of the Apopka Historical Society, addresses attendees during the "America 250th Celebration: The Beginning" on Wednesday at Apopka City Hall.  
Teresa Sargeant
July 1, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
A conceptual rendering depicts the planned Floridian Town Center mixed-use development near State Road 429 in Apopka. The Apopka Development Review Committee is scheduled to review a plat application for a portion of the project during its July 1 meeting. 
Teresa Sargeant
June 29, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Members of Boy Scout Troop 211 raise the American flag during the dedication of the Apopka Museum's new flagpole May 30. The Eagle Scout project was completed ahead of the City of Apopka and Apopka Historical Society's America’s 250 celebration Wednesday, July 1, which will kick off Apopka's observance of the nation's 250th anniversary. 
Teresa Sargeant
June 29, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The gymnasium inside Central Florida Preparatory School's Robert A. Flanders Athletic and Performing Arts Center remains under construction ahead of the facility's planned opening for the 2026-27 school year. 
Teresa Sargeant
June 26, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Cold-Link Logistics, located at 2560 W. Orange Blossom Trail in Apopka, is seeking approval to expand its existing cold-storage operation with a proposed 168,180-square-foot building. 
Teresa Sargeant
June 25, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Othellus Swift, the 2026 Pillar of the Community Award recipient, rides in the June 20 Apopka Juneteenth Parade. Organizers recognized Swift for his longstanding service to the community.
Teresa Sargeant
June 25, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Dr. Walter Hayne (right), a breast surgeon with AdventHealth Medical Group, will begin seeing patients July 7 as AdventHealth Apopka expands access to breast surgery services for Apopka-area residents. Standing with him is Angela Bateh, PA-C.
Teresa Sargeant
June 22, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
A rendering shows the planned Floridian Town Center mixed-use development west of State Road 429.
Teresa Sargeant
June 19, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Mayor Nick Nesta speaks during a May 20 Apopka City Commission meeting as Commissioner Sam Ruth listens. On Wednesday, the commission approved two code enforcement settlement agreements and discussed changes to improve transparency and consistency in the city's code enforcement settlement process.
Commission examines code enforcement settlement process Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 2, 2026
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Discussion prompts calls for greater transparency, standardized procedures.
The entrance to Bronson Peak at The Ridge, a Toll Brothers community off Boy Scout Road in Apopka. On Wednesday, the Development Review Committee reviewed a construction site plan for The Ridge Planned Development Parcel 9, a proposed 41-home subdivision, and requested additional engineering clarifications before staff could recommend approval.  
The Ridge proposal draws most discussion at DRC meeting Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 2, 2026
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July 1 agenda also includes Floridian Town Center, Crescent Ridge amendment, two concert permits.
Maribel Brinkle, president of the Apopka Historical Society, addresses attendees during the "America 250th Celebration: The Beginning" on Wednesday at Apopka City Hall.  
Apopka kicks off America 250 observance with patriotic presentation Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 1, 2026
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Volunteers present history of 13 colonies, founding fathers and influential figures.
A conceptual rendering depicts the planned Floridian Town Center mixed-use development near State Road 429 in Apopka. The Apopka Development Review Committee is scheduled to review a plat application for a portion of the project during its July 1 meeting. 
DRC to review Floridian Town Center plat, Ridge subdivision Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 29, 2026
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July 1 agenda also includes Crescent Ridge amendment and two amphitheater concert permit requests.
Members of Boy Scout Troop 211 raise the American flag during the dedication of the Apopka Museum's new flagpole May 30. The Eagle Scout project was completed ahead of the City of Apopka and Apopka Historical Society's America’s 250 celebration Wednesday, July 1, which will kick off Apopka's observance of the nation's 250th anniversary. 
Commission to consider apartment project, daycare proposal as Apopka marks nation’s 250th anniversary Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 29, 2026
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City, historical society to present celebration one hour before meeting.
The gymnasium inside Central Florida Preparatory School's Robert A. Flanders Athletic and Performing Arts Center remains under construction ahead of the facility's planned opening for the 2026-27 school year. 
Central Florida Prep prepares to open 24,000-square-foot athletic and performing arts center Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 26, 2026
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New facility will house athletics, performing arts and additional classroom space.
Cold-Link Logistics, located at 2560 W. Orange Blossom Trail in Apopka, is seeking approval to expand its existing cold-storage operation with a proposed 168,180-square-foot building. 
DRC forwards Cold-Link Logistics expansion plans to Planning Commission Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 25, 2026
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Proposal calls for construction of 168,180-square-foot expansion.
Othellus Swift, the 2026 Pillar of the Community Award recipient, rides in the June 20 Apopka Juneteenth Parade. Organizers recognized Swift for his longstanding service to the community.
Apopka marks Juneteenth with parade, community festival Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 25, 2026
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Othellus Swift receives 2026 Pillar of the Community Award.
Dr. Walter Hayne (right), a breast surgeon with AdventHealth Medical Group, will begin seeing patients July 7 as AdventHealth Apopka expands access to breast surgery services for Apopka-area residents. Standing with him is Angela Bateh, PA-C.
New breast health surgery program expands local cancer care options at AdventHealth ApopkaTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 22, 2026
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Dr. Walter Hayne seeks to bring comprehensive care closer to patients and their families.
A rendering shows the planned Floridian Town Center mixed-use development west of State Road 429.
312-unit Floridian Town Center apartment proposal moves through review Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
June 19, 2026
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DRC also examines plans for a Wyld Oaks cell tower, road improvements.



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