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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.
An aerial map shows the site of the proposed 363-unit The Ridge Phase 3 multifamily development, outlined in red near Boy Scout Road and Ocoee Apopka Road. The Apopka City Commission approved the project’s major development plan on Aug. 5.
Teresa Sargeant
August 6, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Paulucci Acres is shown in this 2025 file photo along Vick Road. The Apopka Development Review Committee on Wednesday recommended approval of the latest major development plan for Pods 1A/B and 4 of the residential project.
Teresa Sargeant
August 6, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
A Wing drone carries a Walmart order. Walmart and Wing launched drone delivery service from the Apopka Walmart Supercenter on July 29. 
Teresa Sargeant
August 4, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka members present a $1,000 donation to Loaves & Fishes on Monday to help cover the cost of replacing two aging air-conditioning units at the food pantry’s Apopka facility. Pictured from left are John Clorman, Sertoma club sergeant-at-arms; Lorena Potter, club chairman; Eric Mock, club president; Lory Reeves, Loaves & Fishes director; Diann Haubner, club 2027-28 president-elect; and Beverly Winesburgh, club secretary/treasurer.
Teresa Sargeant
August 3, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Mike Crabb
Teresa Sargeant
August 1, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Maria Vazquez answers questions from members of the media following the district's 2026 State of the Schools address on June 2 at Edgewater High School. 
Teresa Sargeant
July 31, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Mayor Nick Nesta
Teresa Sargeant
July 31, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
From left, Greater Orlando Builders Association Government and Legal Affairs Director Raleigh “Lee” Steinhauer, state Rep. Doug Bankson, state Sen. LaVon Bracy Davis and Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta discuss the proposed property tax amendment and other issues from the 2026 legislative session during Tuesday's Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce Capitol Connection Legislative Wrap-Up luncheon.
Teresa Sargeant
July 31, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The Apopka City Commission voted Thursday night to raise the millage rate 10%.
Teresa Sargeant
July 30, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The Development Review Committee on Wednesday required additional revisions before it could approve a proposed construction site plan revision for Building H at Wekiva Riverwalk Shopping Center, 2121 E. Semoran Blvd. 
Teresa Sargeant
July 29, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
An aerial map shows the site of the proposed 363-unit The Ridge Phase 3 multifamily development, outlined in red near Boy Scout Road and Ocoee Apopka Road. The Apopka City Commission approved the project’s major development plan on Aug. 5.
Apopka commission approves Ridge Phase 3 development plan Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 6, 2026
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Project proposes 363 apartments in 11 buildings on about 14 acres.
Paulucci Acres is shown in this 2025 file photo along Vick Road. The Apopka Development Review Committee on Wednesday recommended approval of the latest major development plan for Pods 1A/B and 4 of the residential project.
Apopka DRC recommends approval of Paulucci Acres plan for more than 500 lots Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 6, 2026
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Committee also reviews Sir Arthur Court rezoning and two upcoming special events.
A Wing drone carries a Walmart order. Walmart and Wing launched drone delivery service from the Apopka Walmart Supercenter on July 29. 
Walmart launches drone delivery service at Apopka store Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 4, 2026
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Service allows eligible customers to receive small orders by drone.
Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka members present a $1,000 donation to Loaves & Fishes on Monday to help cover the cost of replacing two aging air-conditioning units at the food pantry’s Apopka facility. Pictured from left are John Clorman, Sertoma club sergeant-at-arms; Lorena Potter, club chairman; Eric Mock, club president; Lory Reeves, Loaves & Fishes director; Diann Haubner, club 2027-28 president-elect; and Beverly Winesburgh, club secretary/treasurer.
Foliage Sertoma donates $1,000 toward Loaves & Fishes AC replacement Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 3, 2026
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Food pantry serves about 270 people each week.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Mike Crabb
DeSantis appoints Crabb to vacant Orange County Commission seatTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 1, 2026
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Mike Crabb is currently running for seat Christine Moore vacated.
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Maria Vazquez answers questions from members of the media following the district's 2026 State of the Schools address on June 2 at Edgewater High School. 
OCPS reviewing media policy after meeting with news coalition Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 31, 2026
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Both sides agree to continue discussions this school year.
Mayor Nick Nesta
Mayor Nick Nesta explains new public information director’s roleTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 31, 2026
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Nesta explains the creation of the department and the hiring of Steven Montiero.
From left, Greater Orlando Builders Association Government and Legal Affairs Director Raleigh “Lee” Steinhauer, state Rep. Doug Bankson, state Sen. LaVon Bracy Davis and Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta discuss the proposed property tax amendment and other issues from the 2026 legislative session during Tuesday's Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce Capitol Connection Legislative Wrap-Up luncheon.
Proposed property tax amendment could reshape Apopka budget, Nesta says Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 31, 2026
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Apopka could lose approximately $60 million in revenue over the next five years if Florida voters approve a proposed constitutional amendment to reduce property taxes, Mayor…
The Apopka City Commission voted Thursday night to raise the millage rate 10%.
Apopka City Commission votes to raise millage rate 10% after weeks of debateTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 30, 2026
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Commission settles on 0.2385-mill increase, significantly less than .75-mill increase discussed at Monday's special meeting.
The Development Review Committee on Wednesday required additional revisions before it could approve a proposed construction site plan revision for Building H at Wekiva Riverwalk Shopping Center, 2121 E. Semoran Blvd. 
DRC approves construction site plans for AutoZone, new courts at rec complex Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 29, 2026
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Wekiva Shopping Center revision among proposals requiring additional revisions.



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