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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.
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 
August 14, 2026
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 
August 13, 2026
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 
August 13, 2026
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 plans
August 12, 2026
Outstanding staff comments remain on first construction site plan submittal.
Raul Lionel Vazquez
Apopka man charged with murder in shooting of Good Samaritan 
August 12, 2026
Daryl Hill was killed after intervening in fight following vehicle crash.
An Orange County project sign stands near the intersection of North Thompson Road and Pat Patterson Court at Carlton Oaks as work continues on Phase 4 of the Wekiwa Springs Septic Tank Retrofit Project. A portion of North Thompson Road is scheduled to close for about 30 days as part of the septic-to-sewer construction.
North Thompson Road to close for septic-to-sewer construction
August 12, 2026
Full closure to begin Aug. 24, is expected to continue for about 30 days.
Members of the Apopka Progressive Seniors Club gather outside the John H. Bridges Community Center in Apopka on Tuesday, Aug. 11, before casting their ballots together during early voting for the Aug. 18 primary election. About 50 club members participated in the group voting outing after the club’s weekly meeting. Members wore red, green and black, colors associated with Black liberation. 
Early voting continues in Orange County ahead of Tuesday’s primary 
August 12, 2026
Sites open for voting through Sunday, Aug. 16.
Business and community leaders tour the Wyld Oaks development in August 2025. The Apopka Development Review Committee is scheduled Wednesday to review the first construction site plan submittal for an approximately 600-foot extension of Road C within the development.
DRC to review road extension plans within Wyld Oaks 
August 11, 2026
Other agenda items include a special exception, subdivision revisions.
The Twin Fountains Commercial property, outlined in red, covers approximately 5.09 acres east of Plymouth Sorrento Road and south of Kelly Park Road. The Apopka Planning Commission is scheduled Tuesday to consider a proposal to change the property’s future land-use designation from Residential Very Low Suburban to Mixed-Use. 
Apopka Planning Commission to elect vice chair, discuss development code 
August 10, 2026
Commission also set to consider three land-use, special-exception requests.
Loaves & Fishes staff and volunteers celebrate the results of the Apopka nonprofit's annual March Match Madness fundraiser in 2025. Director Lory Reeves said she reviewed Florida's updated nonprofit corporation law and forwarded information about the changes to the organization's board of directors.
Florida nonprofit law prompts organizations to review governance practices 
August 10, 2026
Updated state law took effect July 1, prompting reviews of governing documents.
An Orange County project sign stands near the intersection of North Thompson Road and Pat Patterson Court at Carlton Oaks as work continues on Phase 4 of the Wekiwa Springs Septic Tank Retrofit Project. A portion of North Thompson Road is scheduled to close for about 30 days as part of the septic-to-sewer construction.
North Thompson Road to close for septic-to-sewer constructionTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 12, 2026
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Full closure to begin Aug. 24, is expected to continue for about 30 days.
Members of the Apopka Progressive Seniors Club gather outside the John H. Bridges Community Center in Apopka on Tuesday, Aug. 11, before casting their ballots together during early voting for the Aug. 18 primary election. About 50 club members participated in the group voting outing after the club’s weekly meeting. Members wore red, green and black, colors associated with Black liberation. 
Early voting continues in Orange County ahead of Tuesday’s primary Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 12, 2026
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Sites open for voting through Sunday, Aug. 16.
Business and community leaders tour the Wyld Oaks development in August 2025. The Apopka Development Review Committee is scheduled Wednesday to review the first construction site plan submittal for an approximately 600-foot extension of Road C within the development.
DRC to review road extension plans within Wyld Oaks Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 11, 2026
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Other agenda items include a special exception, subdivision revisions.
The Twin Fountains Commercial property, outlined in red, covers approximately 5.09 acres east of Plymouth Sorrento Road and south of Kelly Park Road. The Apopka Planning Commission is scheduled Tuesday to consider a proposal to change the property’s future land-use designation from Residential Very Low Suburban to Mixed-Use. 
Apopka Planning Commission to elect vice chair, discuss development code Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 10, 2026
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Commission also set to consider three land-use, special-exception requests.
Loaves & Fishes staff and volunteers celebrate the results of the Apopka nonprofit's annual March Match Madness fundraiser in 2025. Director Lory Reeves said she reviewed Florida's updated nonprofit corporation law and forwarded information about the changes to the organization's board of directors.
Florida nonprofit law prompts organizations to review governance practices Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 10, 2026
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Updated state law took effect July 1, prompting reviews of governing documents.
Orange County Sheriff John Mina speaks at podium during OCPS back-to-school news conference at Lake Nona High School
OCPS outlines e-bike rules, safety measures ahead of new school yearTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 7, 2026
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Vazquez gives update on union negotiations, declining enrollment
Hector Raul Cartagena; Bryan Nelson 
Apopka man accused of threatening former mayor found competent to proceed Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 7, 2026
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Pretrial conference scheduled for Sept. 2; trial scheduled for Oct. 19. 
An aerial map shows the site of the proposed 363-unit The Ridge Phase 3 multifamily development, outlined in red near Boy Scout Road and Ocoee Apopka Road. The Apopka City Commission approved the project’s major development plan on Aug. 5.
Apopka commission approves Ridge Phase 3 development plan Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 6, 2026
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Project proposes 363 apartments in 11 buildings on about 14 acres.
Paulucci Acres is shown in this 2025 file photo along Vick Road. The Apopka Development Review Committee on Wednesday recommended approval of the latest major development plan for Pods 1A/B and 4 of the residential project.
Apopka DRC recommends approval of Paulucci Acres plan for more than 500 lots Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 6, 2026
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Committee also reviews Sir Arthur Court rezoning and two upcoming special events.
A Wing drone carries a Walmart order. Walmart and Wing launched drone delivery service from the Apopka Walmart Supercenter on July 29. 
Walmart launches drone delivery service at Apopka store Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 4, 2026
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Service allows eligible customers to receive small orders by drone.



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