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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.

Public Works Director Vladimir Simonovski
Teresa Sargeant
July 16, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez
Teresa Sargeant
July 16, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
A rendering by PNM Architecture, submitted with the project application to the city, depicts a proposed enclosed luxury vehicle storage facility planned for a 5.23-acre site at the northeast corner of Clarcona Road and East Keene Road.
Teresa Sargeant
July 15, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
A file photo of Winn-Dixie at Errol Plaza on West Orange Blossom Trail before its conversion to ALDI.  
Teresa Sargeant
July 15, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
City Finance Director Blanche Sherman speaks at a City Commission meeting last March.
Teresa Sargeant
July 14, 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 14, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Teresa Sargeant
July 13, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The City Commission held a workshop Wednesday to review the preliminary fiscal year 2027 city budget.
Teresa Sargeant
July 10, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The vacant commercial outparcel at the intersection of Plymouth Sorrento Road and Yothers Road is the proposed site of a 7,500-square-foot multi-tenant building. On Wednesday, the Development Review Committee recommended denial of the first-submittal construction site plan because of outstanding staff comments. 
Teresa Sargeant
July 8, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
A sign advertises new homes at Eden Crest, one of several development-related items scheduled for review at the July 8 Development Review Committee meeting.
Teresa Sargeant
July 7, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
A rendering by PNM Architecture, submitted with the project application to the city, depicts a proposed enclosed luxury vehicle storage facility planned for a 5.23-acre site at the northeast corner of Clarcona Road and East Keene Road.
Planning Commission to launch Land Development Code workshops amid state law limits Teresa Sargeant
July 15, 2026
Board unanimously approved luxe vehicle storage plans, other agenda items.
A file photo of Winn-Dixie at Errol Plaza on West Orange Blossom Trail before its conversion to ALDI.  
ALDI targets year-end opening for second Apopka store Teresa Sargeant
July 15, 2026
Former Winn-Dixie location will employ up to 20 workers.
City Finance Director Blanche Sherman speaks at a City Commission meeting last March.
Commission to consider proposed 5.1876-mill tax rate for FY2027 Teresa Sargeant
July 14, 2026
Proposed rate is a 0.75-mill increase over the current 4.4376 mills.
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.
Wolf Lake Ranch Phase 3 heads to DRC Teresa Sargeant
July 14, 2026
Plans call for 42-home subdivision on approximately 21 acres.
OCPS launches online enrollment option for familiesTeresa Sargeant
July 13, 2026
Parents can register students, upload required documents, request school transfers online
The City Commission held a workshop Wednesday to review the preliminary fiscal year 2027 city budget.
Commission weighs tentative millage increase as city begins FY27 budget processTeresa Sargeant
July 10, 2026
City delays some major capital projects pending debt financing
The vacant commercial outparcel at the intersection of Plymouth Sorrento Road and Yothers Road is the proposed site of a 7,500-square-foot multi-tenant building. On Wednesday, the Development Review Committee recommended denial of the first-submittal construction site plan because of outstanding staff comments. 
DRC recommends denial of Yothers outparcel plan Teresa Sargeant
July 8, 2026
The Development Review Committee (DRC) recommended denial Wednesday for a proposed commercial outparcel after the project generated the most discussion of the morning over parking, pedestrian access, landscaping and dumpster placement.  The Yothers Outparcel construction…
A sign advertises new homes at Eden Crest, one of several development-related items scheduled for review at the July 8 Development Review Committee meeting.
DRC to review Kelly Park master plan amendment, major development proposalsTeresa Sargeant
July 7, 2026
Committee to also review three special events applications.
Sister Monica Gail Grimes, co-founder of Hope CommUnity Center
Hope CommUnity Center co-founder Sister Gail Grimes dies at 88 Teresa Sargeant
July 6, 2026
‘Sister Gail’ leaves lasting legacy of justice and compassion 
The City Commission will conduct a workshop Wednesday to review the preliminary fiscal year 2027 city budget.
Commissioners to review preliminary FY2026-27 budget, proposed tax increase Teresa Sargeant
July 6, 2026
Presentation shows $40M earmarked for Fire Station No. 1 replacement, $10M for seventh fire station.