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  • Teresa Sargeant

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

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  • Teresa Sargeant

    Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Scott Billue, founder of Matthew’s Hope, speaks during the Apopka Homeless Services Town Hall on Sept. 24 at The Well Activity Center. Billue discussed the nonprofit’s work in Apopka and its plans to bring a sleeper bus to the area.
Apopka seeks unified approach to homeless services 
September 25, 2026
Town hall brings providers together as city explores one-stop resource system.
Apopka firefighters, city officials and community members gather during a previous Fire Department event in front of an Apopka fire engine. The City Commission unanimously ratified a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with Apopka Professional Firefighters Association Local 5293 on Sept. 24, approving raises, pension changes and new pay incentives through September 2029.
Apopka ratifies three-year firefighter contract with raises, pension changes 
September 25, 2026
Residents urge approval, praising firefighters’ service and the need to keep them in Apopka.
Vehicles travel through the intersection of North Thompson Road and Votaw Road Thursday morning after North Thompson Road reopened Wednesday afternoon following about 30 days of closure for Orange County Utilities’ Wekiwa Springs Septic-to-Sewer Project.
North Thompson Road reopens after septic-to-sewer work 
September 24, 2026
Closure lasted about 30 days.
City of Apopka seal
DRC backs child care request, seeks revisions to two housing plans
September 23, 2026
Joy Child Academy heads to Planning Commission for a decision.
Damage from a Sept. 9 lightning-caused fire left the ceiling open and scattered insulation and debris throughout the kitchen of an Apopka family’s home. The residence was deemed uninhabitable.
Apopka family raises funds after lightning destroys home 
September 23, 2026
Community donations provide essentials as displaced family searches for a new home.
Apopka Planning Commission member Robert Ryan speaks during a May 20 City Commission workshop. Ryan, who proposed the Planning Commission’s review of the land development code, was absent from its Sept. 22 meeting.
Planning Commission moves code workshop to November, recommends five development requests 
September 23, 2026
Mock raises connected green space, tree preservation for code review.
Orange County mayoral candidate Tiffany Moore Russell (left) answers a question as opponent Chris Messina listens during the Apopka Involved Voters runoff issues forum Monday at Victory Church in Apopka.
Moore Russell, Messina differ sharply on property taxes, county’s future 
September 22, 2026
Orange County mayoral runoff candidates discuss issues in forum.
Dr. LaShonda Bailey, founder of Beating Heart Health for Women Foundation, is organizing the inaugural Menopause Awareness Summit, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Apopka Community Center.
Menopause summit seeks to help women navigate often misunderstood transition 
September 21, 2026
Inaugural Oct. 3 event will bring health professionals together to discuss menopause care and education.
Apopka Police Chief Lovetta Quinn-Henry stands beside a ceremonial bell as Fire Chief Wil Rivera-Sanchez (R) speaks during the city’s Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony outside Apopka City Hall on Friday, Sept. 11. The city and Apopka Professional Firefighters Association Local 5293 reached a tentative three-year collective bargaining agreement Sept. 17.
City of Apopka, fire union reach tentative three-year agreement
September 18, 2026
City Commission expected to consider agreement at Sept. 24 special meeting.
An aerial map shows the three parcels outlined in red that make up the 3.48-acre Kelly Park Road Commercial property north of Kelly Park Road and east of Effie Drive.
Apopka finalizes Kelly Park land-use changes, annexation 
September 18, 2026
Measures support development around interchange.
Dr. LaShonda Bailey, founder of Beating Heart Health for Women Foundation, is organizing the inaugural Menopause Awareness Summit, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Apopka Community Center.
Menopause summit seeks to help women navigate often misunderstood transition Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 21, 2026
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Inaugural Oct. 3 event will bring health professionals together to discuss menopause care and education.
Apopka Police Chief Lovetta Quinn-Henry stands beside a ceremonial bell as Fire Chief Wil Rivera-Sanchez (R) speaks during the city’s Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony outside Apopka City Hall on Friday, Sept. 11. The city and Apopka Professional Firefighters Association Local 5293 reached a tentative three-year collective bargaining agreement Sept. 17.
City of Apopka, fire union reach tentative three-year agreementTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 18, 2026
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City Commission expected to consider agreement at Sept. 24 special meeting.
An aerial map shows the three parcels outlined in red that make up the 3.48-acre Kelly Park Road Commercial property north of Kelly Park Road and east of Effie Drive.
Apopka finalizes Kelly Park land-use changes, annexation Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 18, 2026
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Measures support development around interchange.
The Apopka Amphitheater is among the city rental facilities discussed as commissioners considered possible limits on elected officials’ free facility use under the city’s discretionary-funds policy. The City Commission tabled the policy review Wednesday.
Apopka City Commission tables discretionary-funds review after contentious debate Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 17, 2026
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Anderson alleges policy discussion targeted her pending facility request.
Members of the Apopka City Commission meet Wednesday, July 1, at Apopka City Hall. The commission will hold its final fiscal year 2027 budget hearing and regular meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16.
City Commission finalizes $237.3 million fiscal year 2027 budget, higher millage rateJosh Peterson
Teresa Sargeant
September 17, 2026
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Officials also unanimously approve stormwater non-ad valorem assessments
A submitted architectural drawing shows a proposed three-story apartment building in Floridian Town Center’s first multifamily phase. The Apopka Development Review Committee declined to advance the 312-unit project Sept. 16 because of unresolved staff comments.
Floridian Town Center apartment plan must go back to DRC Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 16, 2026
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Committee approves 78-lot Crossroads plat, reviews three special events.
Hector Raul Cartagena; Bryan Nelson 
Trial set for man accused of threatening former mayor Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 15, 2026
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A trial has been scheduled this fall for Hector Raul Cartagena, the Apopka man accused of threatening to kill former Mayor Bryan Nelson.  Cartagena is scheduled…
Members of the Apopka Progressive Senior Citizens Club gather Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the John H. Bridges Community Center during the organization’s Founders’ Day celebration marking 53 years of service, fellowship and community.
Apopka Progressive Senior Citizens’ Club marks 53 years of service Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 15, 2026
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Founders’ Day celebration honors the history, community work and longtime members.
The entrance to Parkview at Wekiva along East Welch Road is shown Tuesday. The neighborhood was among the areas covered by a precautionary boil-water advisory issued after Monday’s water-main break. The city lifted the advisory Wednesday.
Boil-water advisory remains in effect after Welch Road main breakTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 14, 2026
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Water service restored after break affected about 200 homes.
A submitted architectural drawing shows a proposed three-story apartment building in Floridian Town Center’s first multifamily phase. The Apopka Development Review Committee is scheduled to review the plans Sept. 16.
Apopka DRC to review Floridian Town Center apartments, Crossroads plat Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
September 14, 2026
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Short agenda also includes requests for three special events.



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