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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.
Kristin Peery Martin (left), Grace Peery and Adam Shaw pose with the Voice of the Community Legacy Award after accepting the posthumous honor on behalf of John Rainey Peery during the Apopka Sports Hall of Fame Induction Gala on Saturday at the Apopka Community Center. Martin is John and Grace Peery's daughter, and Shaw is Grace Peery's son and John Peery's stepson.  
Teresa Sargeant
July 28, 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.
Teresa Sargeant
July 27, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Commissioner Nadia Anderson speaks at a City Commission meeting
Teresa Sargeant
July 27, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The Wekiva Riverwalk shopping center is located along East Semoran Boulevard in Apopka. The city’s Development Review Committee will consider a construction site plan revision for an 8,288-square-foot building within the shopping center on Wednesday, July 29.
Teresa Sargeant
July 24, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The Apopka City Commission will meet Monday to reconsider a proposed property tax rate after postponing action on the measure earlier this month. 
Teresa Sargeant
July 23, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
This conceptual major development plan shows the proposed 502-lot Paulucci Acres subdivision near Vick Road and West Ponkan Road. The Development Review Committee reviewed the project's fourth submittal Wednesday.
Teresa Sargeant
July 22, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Empire Pros Roofing founder and CEO Ricardo Lopez Sandoval cuts the ribbon during the company’s renovation celebration Friday, July 17, at its Apopka office, surrounded by employees, family members and Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce representatives.
Teresa Sargeant
July 21, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Top: Rock Springs Run. Bottom: Kayakers paddle along the Wekiva River near Wekiwa Springs. Both waterways are among the Outstanding Florida Springs highlighted in the St. Johns River Water Management District's draft Middle St. Johns River Basin Plan, which prioritizes spring protection, water quality and floodplain conservation.
Teresa Sargeant
July 21, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
 This conceptual major development plan shows the proposed 502-lot Paulucci Acres subdivision near Vick Road and West Ponkan Road. The Development Review Committee will review the project's fourth submittal Wednesday.
Teresa Sargeant
July 21, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Dr. Phyllis Olmstead speaks during public comment at a March City Commission meeting.
Teresa Sargeant
July 17, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Kristin Peery Martin (left), Grace Peery and Adam Shaw pose with the Voice of the Community Legacy Award after accepting the posthumous honor on behalf of John Rainey Peery during the Apopka Sports Hall of Fame Induction Gala on Saturday at the Apopka Community Center. Martin is John and Grace Peery's daughter, and Shaw is Grace Peery's son and John Peery's stepson.  
Late Apopka Chief editor gets sports hall of fame induction  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 28, 2026
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John Peery’s widow reflects on his passion for journalism, sports, community.
Mayor Nick Nesta speaks during a May 20 Apopka City Commission meeting as Commissioner Sam Ruth listens.
Apopka City Commission split over proposed property tax increaseTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 27, 2026
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Commission to meet again Thursday to weigh millage rate.
Commissioner Nadia Anderson speaks at a City Commission meeting
Apopka City Commission repeals legal fees policy, changes MetroPlan representationTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 27, 2026
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Anderson calls special meeting ‘a personal attack’ on her.
The Wekiva Riverwalk shopping center is located along East Semoran Boulevard in Apopka. The city’s Development Review Committee will consider a construction site plan revision for an 8,288-square-foot building within the shopping center on Wednesday, July 29.
Development Review Committee to review rec complex courts, Wyld Oaks C Store, Wekiva Shopping Center plansTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 24, 2026
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Commercial, residential, recreation projects highlight Wednesday agenda.
The Apopka City Commission will meet Monday to reconsider a proposed property tax rate after postponing action on the measure earlier this month. 
Commission to revisit proposed tax rate after budget impasse Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 23, 2026
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Staff compares millage options.
This conceptual major development plan shows the proposed 502-lot Paulucci Acres subdivision near Vick Road and West Ponkan Road. The Development Review Committee reviewed the project's fourth submittal Wednesday.
DRC clarifies resubmittal policy during development reviews Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 22, 2026
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Committee reviews Paulucci Acres, Kelly Park, other proposals.
Empire Pros Roofing founder and CEO Ricardo Lopez Sandoval cuts the ribbon during the company’s renovation celebration Friday, July 17, at its Apopka office, surrounded by employees, family members and Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce representatives.
Empire Pros Roofing marks growth with renovated Apopka office Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 21, 2026
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Company returns to community that owners call home after opening in Altamonte
Top: Rock Springs Run. Bottom: Kayakers paddle along the Wekiva River near Wekiwa Springs. Both waterways are among the Outstanding Florida Springs highlighted in the St. Johns River Water Management District's draft Middle St. Johns River Basin Plan, which prioritizes spring protection, water quality and floodplain conservation.
St. Johns District’s draft basin plan focuses on Apopka-area springs Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 21, 2026
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Public input welcomed on long-range strategy for water quality, flood protection.
 This conceptual major development plan shows the proposed 502-lot Paulucci Acres subdivision near Vick Road and West Ponkan Road. The Development Review Committee will review the project's fourth submittal Wednesday.
DRC to review Kelly Park land use changes, 502-home subdivision for Paulucci AcresTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 21, 2026
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Committee also will consider Chandler Row, Twin Fountains, and many industrial proposals.
Dr. Phyllis Olmstead speaks during public comment at a March City Commission meeting.
Commission approves $70,000 in nonprofit grants after discussion of program’s growth Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 17, 2026
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Officials praise streamlined application process; residents ask about eligibility requirements.



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