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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.
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 
November 20, 2025
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 
November 20, 2025
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 
November 18, 2025
Event will raise funds for Apopka Birding Park.
Nick Nesta
Nesta joins Apopka mayoral race with focus on affordability, infrastructure, transparency
November 17, 2025
Two-term commissioner to file Tuesday.
Battle of the Bands will take place on Friday, Nov. 21 at the Kia Center in Orlando. Pictured is the 2024 Battle of the Bands.
Wekiva to compete in Battle of the Bands at Kia Center 
November 12, 2025
Total of eight marching bands to compete.
Construction of the new gazebo, as seen in this Tuesday photo, is underway at Kit Land Nelson Park.
New $250K gazebo under construction at Kit Land Nelson Park 
November 12, 2025
Amenity designed to resemble city amphitheater. 
Wearing his blue dress uniform, Pastor David Schorejs of First Baptist Church of Apopka calls for unity of a divided nation on Veterans Day.
Pastor, a retired Marine, calls for unity of divided nation on Veterans Day
November 12, 2025
Schorejs served in Marines for 24 years.
Professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders finish touring the Wyld Oaks construction site in August for a Chamber event.
Wyld Oaks pushes back celebration to January 2026 
November 11, 2025
Progress includes 2 miles of completed roads
Bill Arrowsmith
Trust names Bill Arrowsmith Apopka’s Humanitarian of Year
November 10, 2025
Apopka Community Trust donations surpass original seed money.
The community gets ready to “uncouple” fire hoses at the permanent Apopka Fire Station 6 grand opening.
Nelson addresses improvements, 96% debt reduction in State of the City
November 7, 2025
Budget frees up funds for capital improvements.
The community gets ready to “uncouple” fire hoses at the permanent Apopka Fire Station 6 grand opening.
Nelson addresses improvements, 96% debt reduction in State of the CityTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 7, 2025
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Budget frees up funds for capital improvements.
New entries in Christmas Parade include churches, AdventHealth Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 7, 2025
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Former county commissioner Tom Dorman to serve as grand marshal.
The U.S. 441 (Main Street) and Park Avenue intersection is located within the Apopka CRA.
 Study: City has $235M opportunity gap Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 6, 2025
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Apopka CRA to eliminate some of its programs.
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings, seen here at a June Board of County Commissioners meeting, has filed to run for governor in next year’s election.
Demings officially announces gubernatorial run Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 6, 2025
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It’s official: Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has announced his campaign for governor of Florida, running on a platform of confronting rising costs, bringing back responsible leadership, unifying Floridians and improving…
Resident Francina Boykin, holding up the 1984 annexation study report, said she objects to the annexation.
City Council restarts South Apopka annexation process, votes to reissue RFP for feasibility study  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 6, 2025
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The Apopka City Council voted 5-0 Wednesday to restart the process for a South Apopka annexation feasibility study by reissuing a Request for Proposal (RFP), with the goal of putting…
Jen Hall, a widow and single mother who relies on social security and SNAP benefits, describes the frequent hardship of choosing between necessities such as food, housing and healthcare.  
Groups step up to assist SNAP recipients amid government shutdown Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 5, 2025
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State has 3 million SNAP recipients, almost 13% of population.
Wekiva High School has launched a relief effort for Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa.
Wekiva High School launches relief effort for Jamaica  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 4, 2025
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This week, the leadership team at Wekiva High School (WHS) has launched a community effort to bring relief to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa slammed the Caribbean country. The leadership team began planning the relief…
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings, seen here at a June Board of County Commissioners meeting, has filed to run for governor in next year’s election.
Orange County Mayor Demings files to run for Florida governor  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
November 3, 2025
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Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has filed to run for governor in the 2026 general election, according to state Division of Elections records.   The Democrat, who…
A city worker mounts Marv Suriff’s banner on a pole in front of Apopka City Hall.
Vietnam veteran honored with ceremonial banner at Apopka City Hall Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 31, 2025
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The newest Hometown Heroes banner is mounted right in front of Apopka City Hall on Main Street, and it bears the name of Marv Suriff, a…
Orange County news conference about SNAP benefits going away.
Orange County pulls resources together to help SNAP recipients Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
October 31, 2025
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Orange County is pulling resources together to help the 175,000 Orange County residents who would be impacted by the potential suspension of SNAP benefits in light of the federal government shutdown.   Orange…



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