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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.
The Florida Department of Transportation District 5 awarded the city a “Flash Award” city won an award for responding to a signal failure at U.S. 441 and Park Avenue.  
Teresa Sargeant
April 17, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Mayor Bryan Nelson said the timing of a potential trail connection could align with available funding sources including state conservation programs.
Teresa Sargeant
April 17, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The vacant 205 E. Eighth St., which the CRA will consider purchasing for up to $156,000, based on its appraised value.
Teresa Sargeant
April 16, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Construction is expected to require a full, estimated three-week closure of Wolf Creek Court (pictured), located within the Cimarron Hills subdivision. The subdivision’s entrance is located off E. Cleveland Street.
Teresa Sargeant
April 16, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Commissioner Alexander H. Smith (L) and Mayor Bryan Nelson (R) deliver their farewell remarks at the Wednesday City Commission meeting.
Teresa Sargeant
April 16, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Nick Nesta shares a speech after receiving the results at his Hilton Garden Inn watch party.
Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The vacant 205 E. Eighth St., which the CRA will consider purchasing for up to $156,000, based on its appraised value.
Teresa Sargeant
April 13, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Orange County District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore, speaking here at a recent Apopka City Commission meeting, commented about long-term capacity challenges in northwest Orange County at Thursday TransMAC meeting.
Teresa Sargeant
April 10, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency reported continued investment in the city’s downtown area, of which the U.S. 441/Park Avenue intersection (pictured) is a part.
Teresa Sargeant
April 10, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Early voting ahead of the April 14 runoff election is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 7-12 at the Apopka Community Center (pictured) and the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office in Orlando.
Teresa Sargeant
April 9, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The Florida Department of Transportation District 5 awarded the city a “Flash Award” city won an award for responding to a signal failure at U.S. 441 and Park Avenue.  
FDOT awards city for response to signal failure Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 17, 2026
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City staff recognized for efforts at U.S. 441/Park Avenue.  
Mayor Bryan Nelson said the timing of a potential trail connection could align with available funding sources including state conservation programs.
Apopka explores proposed trail link across S.R. 429 Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 17, 2026
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Early-stage concept could align with available funding sources.
The vacant 205 E. Eighth St., which the CRA will consider purchasing for up to $156,000, based on its appraised value.
CRA approves land purchase, updates programsTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 16, 2026
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Board backs land acquisition amid debate over future use.
Construction is expected to require a full, estimated three-week closure of Wolf Creek Court (pictured), located within the Cimarron Hills subdivision. The subdivision’s entrance is located off E. Cleveland Street.
Apopka City Commission ratifies $719K repair for Wolf Creek Court roadTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 16, 2026
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Sinkhole-like settlement forces closure of Wolf Creek Court for three weeks.
Commissioner Alexander H. Smith (L) and Mayor Bryan Nelson (R) deliver their farewell remarks at the Wednesday City Commission meeting.
Nelson, Smith reflect on service in emotional farewell Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 16, 2026
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Outgoing mayor, commissioner highlight accomplishments, community ties.
Nick Nesta shares a speech after receiving the results at his Hilton Garden Inn watch party.
Nesta dominates Apopka mayoral runoff amid strong turnoutSarah Merly
Sarah Merly, Teresa Sargeant
April 14, 2026
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Nesta beats Moore by 24 points
The vacant 205 E. Eighth St., which the CRA will consider purchasing for up to $156,000, based on its appraised value.
CRA to consider program updates, land purchase at Wednesday meeting Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 13, 2026
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Discussion follows report showing limited participation in some assistance programs.
Orange County District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore, speaking here at a recent Apopka City Commission meeting, commented about long-term capacity challenges in northwest Orange County at Thursday TransMAC meeting.
TransMAC meeting highlights link between local growth, regional transportation systemsTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 10, 2026
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Airport access, rail connections key issues for northwest Orange County.
The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency reported continued investment in the city’s downtown area, of which the U.S. 441/Park Avenue intersection (pictured) is a part.
CRA report touts redevelopment progress in 2025 Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 10, 2026
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FY 2026 budget sits at $6.3 million.
Early voting ahead of the April 14 runoff election is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 7-12 at the Apopka Community Center (pictured) and the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office in Orlando.
Candidates make final push amid early voting surge Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 9, 2026
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Debate, endorsements, political alliances shape race.