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It's Debate Day! Stream the 2026 Apopka Mayoral Debate. Visit WESH.com to watch the live stream starting at 5:30PMIt's Debate Day! Stream the 2026 Apopka Mayoral Debate. Visit WESH.com to watch the live stream starting at 5:30PM

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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.
Commissioner Alexander H. Smith files to run for re-election to Seat 1 at Apopka City Hall on Wednesday.   
Alexander Smith files to run for third term on Apopka City Council  
December 9, 2025
Smith cites achievements, says more work to be done.
Matthew's Hope logo in black and purple text.
Orange County approves $787K sleeper bus program for homeless 
December 5, 2025
Matthew’s Hope created initiative as temporary shelters.
Professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders finish touring the Wyld Oaks construction site in August for a Chamber event.
City Council greenlights Kelly Park Road agreement  
December 5, 2025
Agreement budgets $15 million so far to finance project.
Patches of dirt were left behind after Metronet contractors finished installation.
Rock Springs Ridge HOA weighs legal action over fiber installation damage 
December 5, 2025
Metronet says it is addressing issues.
Former Commissioner Sam Ruth files at City Hall to campaign for City Council Seat 1.  
Former Commissioner Sam Ruth launches campaign for Apopka City Council  
December 4, 2025
Former commissioner will challenge incumbent Alexander H. Smith. 
John Hanson, city building official and Pension Plan Board member, addresses the City Council as city workers watch.
Council approves first reading of employees’ pension increase 
December 4, 2025
Increase is first to be done in over a decade.
Commissioner Nadia Anderson opposes the three townhomes proposed for construction on M A Board Street.
Apopka City Council denies land use change for 3 townhomes on M A Board Street 
December 4, 2025
Opponents cite community opposition, new units out of place in area.
Orange County District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore is the first mayoral candidate to secure enough petitions.
Moore officially secures number of petitions to run for mayor 
November 26, 2025
She is the first candidate to complete this process.
People unload boxes of turkeys from the back of a truck.
City commissioners team up to give turkeys to 500 families
November 25, 2025
Need has increased due to SNAP cuts.
Traffic flows on U.S. Highway 441 in downtown Apopka.
Orange County transportation sales tax may return for 2026 vote 
November 25, 2025
County voters rejected $600M per year proposal in 2022.
John Hanson, city building official and Pension Plan Board member, addresses the City Council as city workers watch.
Council approves first reading of employees’ pension increase Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 4, 2025
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Increase is first to be done in over a decade.
Commissioner Nadia Anderson opposes the three townhomes proposed for construction on M A Board Street.
Apopka City Council denies land use change for 3 townhomes on M A Board Street Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
December 4, 2025
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Opponents cite community opposition, new units out of place in area.
Orange County District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore is the first mayoral candidate to secure enough petitions.
Moore officially secures number of petitions to run for mayor Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 26, 2025
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She is the first candidate to complete this process.
People unload boxes of turkeys from the back of a truck.
City commissioners team up to give turkeys to 500 familiesTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 25, 2025
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Need has increased due to SNAP cuts.
Traffic flows on U.S. Highway 441 in downtown Apopka.
Orange County transportation sales tax may return for 2026 vote Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 25, 2025
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County voters rejected $600M per year proposal in 2022.
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District finishes 7 of 8 pipeline projects in area Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 24, 2025
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Government shutdown delays update on $14M grant application.
Lee Road Safe Neighborhoods receives Corridor of the Year for cleaning up and maintaining Lee Road in Orlando. Pictured with them is Orange County District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore (standing, L).
Corridor of the Year winners for road beautification announced Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 24, 2025
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Five-year-old contest is its last year.
Resident Albert McKimmie, seen in a September file photo, says the current timing of impact fee collection may not address existing infrastructure needs.
Apopka City Council votes on first reading to raise impact fees Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 20, 2025
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Second reading, adoption set for Dec. 17.
Nelson, seen here at a September City Council meeting, has announced that his third as mayor term will be his last.
Nelson: Third term as mayor will be his last Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 20, 2025
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Incumbent announced decision at church service.
Purple gallinules, such as this one, are familiar inhabitants at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.
In its 10th year, North Shore Birding Festival returns to Lake Apopka Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 18, 2025
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Event will raise funds for Apopka Birding Park.



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