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  • Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.

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CRA to launch residential façade grant repair program   Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 23, 2025
Qualification is max of $30K per property over 10-year period The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board has approved the framework of its façade grant repair…
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Sanchez: AFD closely managing fire hydrants to promote public safetyTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 23, 2025
Flow tests, hydrant ratings based on national guidelines The Apopka Fire Department (AFD) is working to promote public safety through proactive fire hydrant management and following…
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City clerk developing minutes policy for council Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 22, 2025
Commissioner, mayor spar over accuracy of meeting minutes   Apopka City Clerk Susan Bone is developing a policy for City Council meeting minutes after Commissioner Nick Nesta…
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New center aims to give women options for their pregnanciesTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 22, 2025
Main Street organization had July 17 ribbon cutting Hosting its ribbon cutting on July 17, a pregnancy center in downtown Apopka is focused on serving women…
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Apopka weighs 15-20% utility rate increase for FY26 Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 18, 2025
Multi-year plan for rate increases also considered  A company that did a study on the city’s utility rates recommended increases of 15.5% in water and wastewater,…
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City Council votes to extend funding to continue Border Lake pumping Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 18, 2025
Nesta questions whether homeowners are aware of the latest extension  The Apopka City Council on Wednesday approved funds to continue the pumping project at Border Lake…
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City Council gets update on Clear Water Lake projectTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 17, 2025
Irrigation system project to address lake’s flooding Residents raised concerns about the financial burden, maintenance and possible environmental impacts of the irrigation system designed for Clear…
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CRA Board holds off purchase of $299K Sixth Street property  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 17, 2025
Vacant parcel is close to other city-owned real estate  The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency Board (CRA) voted unanimously Wednesday to table the decision to acquire a…
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Federal gov. awards city $17.3M for Ocoee-Apopka Road improvementsTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 16, 2025
Project’s total cost is $28M for 1.8-mile section The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the city of Apopka $17.3 million from the Better Utilizing Investments…
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Construction finishes on Northwest Recreation Complex all-inclusive playgroundTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 16, 2025
Playground is operational, but city is building roadway and accessible parking Construction is done on the all-inclusive playground at the Northwest Recreation Complex, but a roadway…