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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.
Orange County District 2 Commissioner Michael “Mike” Crabb (L) takes the oath of office from Ninth Judicial Circuit Judge Andrew Bain (R) on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Orange County Administration Center. Crabb was sworn in shortly before taking his seat for his first Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Crabb sworn in as Orange County’s District 2 commissioner 
August 25, 2026
DeSantis appointed Crabb in July; Crabb faces Brown in runoff.
Representatives of Empire Pros Roofing, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce and community members gather for a recent Chamber ribbon-cutting ceremony at the business. The Chamber is working to expand events and increase engagement with member businesses as it rebuilds following a leadership dispute last year.
Apopka Chamber focused on rebuilding after leadership tumult 
August 24, 2026
Board chair says organization is financially stable, working to expand membership.
This vacant property at 205 E. Eighth St. is the subject of a proposed $156,000 purchase contract between the city and Duke Energy Florida. The CRA, which voted in April to pursue the acquisition, will consider the contract Monday, Aug. 24.
CRA to consider two potential property acquisitions 
August 21, 2026
Meeting will also review new homebuyer assistance program, downtown lighting project.
Interim City Administrator Radley Williams, right, speaks with City Attorney Cliff Shepard during an Apopka City Commission meeting May 20. Williams presented background on the Kelly Park Road Pioneering Agreement during the commission's Wednesday workshop.
Apopka weighs future of Kelly Park Road agreement amid funding shortfall 
August 20, 2026
Final right-of-way parcel remains unresolved.
A sign marks the future site of Northwest Church at 1567 Plymouth Sorrento Road, where an existing approximately 4,000-square-foot building also sits. The Apopka Development Review Committee recommended denial Wednesday of plans for a new 23,217-square-foot place of worship and for the retrofit of the existing building because of outstanding city comments.
Northwest Church plans recommended for denial by Apopka DRC 
August 19, 2026
Yothers Outparcel receives approval; Lester Oaks to return with revised plans.
Chris Messina speaks with a reporter Tuesday night at his Orange County mayoral election watch party. Messina advanced to a November runoff against Tiffany Moore Russell, according to unofficial results.
Russell, Messina head to runoff in Orange County mayor’s race
August 19, 2026
Brown, Crabb lead District 2 field; Walton Johnson wins Democratic clerk primary
State Rep. Doug Bankson speaks at a May 2025 event in Apopka where Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 999, which Bankson co-sponsored.
Bankson wins GOP primary for House District 39 
August 18, 2026
Incumbent will face Democrat Jarod Fox in November.
Members of the Apopka City Commission sit on the dais during the commission’s July 1 meeting at Apopka City Hall. The commission will consider several measures Aug. 19 addressing meeting procedures, public participation and appointments to city and additional boards.
Apopka Commission to consider changes to meeting, appointment procedures 
August 18, 2026
Measures address commission rules, public participation, board appointments.
The vacant Yothers Outparcel property sits at the intersection of Plymouth Sorrento and Yothers roads. Revised plans call for a 7,400-square-foot commercial building on the site. The Apopka Development Review Committee is scheduled to review the project Wednesday.
Yothers Outparcel returns to Apopka DRC after denial 
August 18, 2026
Committee also to review plans for Northwest Church, seven-lot Lester Oaks subdivision.
An aerial image shows the Wyld Oaks development site, highlighted in red, near West Kelly Park Road and State Road 429 in Apopka. Wyld Oaks is among the developments connected to the Kelly Park Road Pioneering Agreement, which the Apopka City Commission will discuss Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Apopka Commission to discuss Kelly Park Road agreement, funding deficiency 
August 18, 2026
Third amendment in works as city seeks remaining right-of-way.
Chris Messina speaks with a reporter Tuesday night at his Orange County mayoral election watch party. Messina advanced to a November runoff against Tiffany Moore Russell, according to unofficial results.
Russell, Messina head to runoff in Orange County mayor’s raceTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 19, 2026
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Brown, Crabb lead District 2 field; Walton Johnson wins Democratic clerk primary
State Rep. Doug Bankson speaks at a May 2025 event in Apopka where Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 999, which Bankson co-sponsored.
Bankson wins GOP primary for House District 39 Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 18, 2026
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Incumbent will face Democrat Jarod Fox in November.
Members of the Apopka City Commission sit on the dais during the commission’s July 1 meeting at Apopka City Hall. The commission will consider several measures Aug. 19 addressing meeting procedures, public participation and appointments to city and additional boards.
Apopka Commission to consider changes to meeting, appointment procedures Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 18, 2026
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Measures address commission rules, public participation, board appointments.
The vacant Yothers Outparcel property sits at the intersection of Plymouth Sorrento and Yothers roads. Revised plans call for a 7,400-square-foot commercial building on the site. The Apopka Development Review Committee is scheduled to review the project Wednesday.
Yothers Outparcel returns to Apopka DRC after denial Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 18, 2026
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Committee also to review plans for Northwest Church, seven-lot Lester Oaks subdivision.
An aerial image shows the Wyld Oaks development site, highlighted in red, near West Kelly Park Road and State Road 429 in Apopka. Wyld Oaks is among the developments connected to the Kelly Park Road Pioneering Agreement, which the Apopka City Commission will discuss Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Apopka Commission to discuss Kelly Park Road agreement, funding deficiency Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 18, 2026
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Third amendment in works as city seeks remaining right-of-way.
Mayor Nick Nesta speaks during an Apopka City Commission meeting on May 20 at City Hall. Nesta announced Aug. 11 a temporary hiring pause for most vacant city positions through Oct. 1 as the city reviews staffing and its organizational structure.
Apopka pauses hiring for most vacant city positions Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 14, 2026
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City to review staffing, government structure through Oct. 1.
Plan Com LDC -- Apopka Planning Commission members Mary Norwood (from left), David Woods, Malika Harrison and Robert Ryan attend the commission’s Tuesday, Aug. 11, meeting at Apopka City Hall. The commission will discuss potential changes to the city’s Land Development Code, including data center regulations and a possible temporary moratorium, during a Sept. 8 workshop.
Planning Commission weighs data center rules, possible moratorium Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 13, 2026
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Board plans Sept. 8 workshop on Land Development Code changes.
The former Plymouth Elementary School at 3593 Hogshead Road moved closer to possible listing on the National Register of Historic Places after the Florida National Register Review Board voted Wednesday, Aug. 12, to forward the school's nomination to the National Park Service for final consideration. 
Plymouth Elementary nomination advances to National Park Service Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 13, 2026
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State review board backs historic school for National Register listing.
Construction equipment is shown at the Wyld Oaks development in this promotional photo. The Apopka Development Review Committee reviewed the first construction site plan submittal Wednesday for an approximately 600-foot extension of Road C within the development.
DRC reviews Wyld Oaks road extension plansTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 12, 2026
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Outstanding staff comments remain on first construction site plan submittal.
Raul Lionel Vazquez
Apopka man charged with murder in shooting of Good Samaritan Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 12, 2026
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Daryl Hill was killed after intervening in fight following vehicle crash.



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