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It's Debate Day! Stream the 2026 Apopka Mayoral Debate. Visit WESH.com to watch the live stream starting at 5:30PMIt's Debate Day! Stream the 2026 Apopka Mayoral Debate. Visit WESH.com to watch the live stream starting at 5:30PM

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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 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 year
August 7, 2026
Vazquez gives update on union negotiations, declining enrollment
Hector Raul Cartagena; Bryan Nelson 
Apopka man accused of threatening former mayor found competent to proceed 
August 7, 2026
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 
August 6, 2026
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 
August 6, 2026
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 
August 4, 2026
Service allows eligible customers to receive small orders by drone.
Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka members present a $1,000 donation to Loaves & Fishes on Monday to help cover the cost of replacing two aging air-conditioning units at the food pantry’s Apopka facility. Pictured from left are John Clorman, Sertoma club sergeant-at-arms; Lorena Potter, club chairman; Eric Mock, club president; Lory Reeves, Loaves & Fishes director; Diann Haubner, club 2027-28 president-elect; and Beverly Winesburgh, club secretary/treasurer.
Foliage Sertoma donates $1,000 toward Loaves & Fishes AC replacement 
August 3, 2026
Food pantry serves about 270 people each week.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Mike Crabb
DeSantis appoints Crabb to vacant Orange County Commission seat
August 1, 2026
Mike Crabb is currently running for seat Christine Moore vacated.
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Maria Vazquez answers questions from members of the media following the district's 2026 State of the Schools address on June 2 at Edgewater High School. 
OCPS reviewing media policy after meeting with news coalition 
July 31, 2026
Both sides agree to continue discussions this school year.
Mayor Nick Nesta
Mayor Nick Nesta explains new public information director’s role
July 31, 2026
Nesta explains the creation of the department and the hiring of Steven Montiero.
From left, Greater Orlando Builders Association Government and Legal Affairs Director Raleigh “Lee” Steinhauer, state Rep. Doug Bankson, state Sen. LaVon Bracy Davis and Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta discuss the proposed property tax amendment and other issues from the 2026 legislative session during Tuesday's Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce Capitol Connection Legislative Wrap-Up luncheon.
Proposed property tax amendment could reshape Apopka budget, Nesta says 
July 31, 2026
Apopka could lose approximately $60 million in revenue over the next five years if Florida voters approve a proposed constitutional amendment to reduce property taxes, Mayor…
Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka members present a $1,000 donation to Loaves & Fishes on Monday to help cover the cost of replacing two aging air-conditioning units at the food pantry’s Apopka facility. Pictured from left are John Clorman, Sertoma club sergeant-at-arms; Lorena Potter, club chairman; Eric Mock, club president; Lory Reeves, Loaves & Fishes director; Diann Haubner, club 2027-28 president-elect; and Beverly Winesburgh, club secretary/treasurer.
Foliage Sertoma donates $1,000 toward Loaves & Fishes AC replacement Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 3, 2026
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Food pantry serves about 270 people each week.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Mike Crabb
DeSantis appoints Crabb to vacant Orange County Commission seatTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
August 1, 2026
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Mike Crabb is currently running for seat Christine Moore vacated.
Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Maria Vazquez answers questions from members of the media following the district's 2026 State of the Schools address on June 2 at Edgewater High School. 
OCPS reviewing media policy after meeting with news coalition Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 31, 2026
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Both sides agree to continue discussions this school year.
Mayor Nick Nesta
Mayor Nick Nesta explains new public information director’s roleTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 31, 2026
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Nesta explains the creation of the department and the hiring of Steven Montiero.
From left, Greater Orlando Builders Association Government and Legal Affairs Director Raleigh “Lee” Steinhauer, state Rep. Doug Bankson, state Sen. LaVon Bracy Davis and Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta discuss the proposed property tax amendment and other issues from the 2026 legislative session during Tuesday's Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce Capitol Connection Legislative Wrap-Up luncheon.
Proposed property tax amendment could reshape Apopka budget, Nesta says Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 31, 2026
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Apopka could lose approximately $60 million in revenue over the next five years if Florida voters approve a proposed constitutional amendment to reduce property taxes, Mayor…
The Apopka City Commission voted Thursday night to raise the millage rate 10%.
Apopka City Commission votes to raise millage rate 10% after weeks of debateTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 30, 2026
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Commission settles on 0.2385-mill increase, significantly less than .75-mill increase discussed at Monday's special meeting.
The Development Review Committee on Wednesday required additional revisions before it could approve a proposed construction site plan revision for Building H at Wekiva Riverwalk Shopping Center, 2121 E. Semoran Blvd. 
DRC approves construction site plans for AutoZone, new courts at rec complex Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 29, 2026
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Wekiva Shopping Center revision among proposals requiring additional revisions.
Kristin Peery Martin (left), Grace Peery and Adam Shaw pose with the Voice of the Community Legacy Award after accepting the posthumous honor on behalf of John Rainey Peery during the Apopka Sports Hall of Fame Induction Gala on Saturday at the Apopka Community Center. Martin is John and Grace Peery's daughter, and Shaw is Grace Peery's son and John Peery's stepson.  
Late Apopka Chief editor gets sports hall of fame induction  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 28, 2026
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John Peery’s widow reflects on his passion for journalism, sports, community.
Mayor Nick Nesta speaks during a May 20 Apopka City Commission meeting as Commissioner Sam Ruth listens.
Apopka City Commission split over proposed property tax increaseTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 27, 2026
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Commission to meet again Thursday to weigh millage rate.
Commissioner Nadia Anderson speaks at a City Commission meeting
Apopka City Commission repeals legal fees policy, changes MetroPlan representationTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
July 27, 2026
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Anderson calls special meeting ‘a personal attack’ on her.



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