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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 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.
Steven "Trooper Steve" Montiero, shown during his tenure with the Florida Highway Patrol, was unanimously ratified Wednesday as Apopka's public information director. He is scheduled to begin the position Aug. 10.
Teresa Sargeant
July 17, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Rock Springs Elementary School, shown at the intersection of Rock Springs Road and Faye Street, has been selected as one of the first 12 Orange County schools included in the county's initial rollout of automated school-zone speed enforcement cameras.
Teresa Sargeant
July 17, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
A tract map depicts the proposed Wolf Lake Ranch Phase 3 development, which calls for 42 single-family homes on approximately 21 acres in northwest Apopka.
Teresa Sargeant
July 16, 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.
DRC clarifies resubmittal policy during development reviews Teresa Sargeant
July 22, 2026
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
July 21, 2026
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
July 21, 2026
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
July 21, 2026
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
July 17, 2026
Officials praise streamlined application process; residents ask about eligibility requirements.
Steven "Trooper Steve" Montiero, shown during his tenure with the Florida Highway Patrol, was unanimously ratified Wednesday as Apopka's public information director. He is scheduled to begin the position Aug. 10.
Commission ratifies ‘Trooper Steve’ Montiero as Apopka public information director Teresa Sargeant
July 17, 2026
Mayor says new department will boost transparency and communication.
Rock Springs Elementary School, shown at the intersection of Rock Springs Road and Faye Street, has been selected as one of the first 12 Orange County schools included in the county's initial rollout of automated school-zone speed enforcement cameras.
Rock Springs Elementary among first schools selected for speed camera enforcement Teresa Sargeant
July 17, 2026
County study identified the Apopka school as one of 12 initial locations.
A tract map depicts the proposed Wolf Lake Ranch Phase 3 development, which calls for 42 single-family homes on approximately 21 acres in northwest Apopka.
DRC sends Carolina Textiles, Wolf Lake Ranch plans back for revisions Teresa Sargeant
July 16, 2026
Staff cites outstanding engineering and planning issues on both proposals.
Public Works Director Vladimir Simonovski
City approves $12.7M Golden Gem project Teresa Sargeant
July 16, 2026
Pump station will move reclaimed water into city system.
Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez
Commission delays 2026-27 millage rate decision Teresa Sargeant
July 16, 2026
Disagreement over tax increase postpones budget action.