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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.
Apopka High School and Dream Lake Elementary received more than $75,000 in donations from Goliath Ventures, a company whose president, Christopher Alexander Delgado of Apopka, faces allegations of operating a $328 million Ponzi scheme.
Teresa Sargeant
May 5, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The Bloom Lounge opened with a ribbon-cutting event that drew about 600 people at its new location, the Wekiva Riverwalk, on Sunday, building on the legacy of the Apopka Florist, which had operated on Main Street for about 50 years.
Teresa Sargeant
May 5, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
2nd place, 3D art: “Sorrow” by Beatriz Navarro, Apopka High School, grade 12, teacher — Theresa Ryan
Teresa Sargeant
May 1, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Conceptual design of the proposed Marriott-branded hotel proposed for the Floridian Town Center, as seen in plans submitted to the city. 
Teresa Sargeant
April 29, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The new Apopka City Commission poses with first responders at the April 28 oath of office ceremony. From left to right: Commissioner Yesenia Baron, Commissioner Nadia Anderson, Mayor Nick Nesta, Commissioner Sam Ruth, Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez, Fire Chief Wil Rivera-Sanchez and Police Chief Lovetta Quinn-Henry.
Teresa Sargeant
April 28, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Volunteers serve food during a monthly Compassion in Apopka dinner at Just Like Momma’s Restaurant, an outreach effort providing meals and support to residents in need.   
Teresa Sargeant
April 28, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Keith Zechariah Simmons 
Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson (center) cuts the ribbon at Lake Carter Exchange during a ceremony April 23 at the mixed-use development on Ocoee-Apopka Road and West Keene Road. Developers and business leaders joined the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce for the event.
Teresa Sargeant
April 24, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Cadets of Wekiva High School Air Force JROTC Color Guard practice in the courtyard ahead of their performance at Saturday’s Orlando Magic playoff game against the Detroit Pistons at the Kia Center.
Teresa Sargeant
April 24, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners – which include (L to R) District 3 Commissioner Mayra Uribe, Mayor Jerry L. Demings and District 4 Commissioner Maribel Gomez Codero – approved a new housing program on March 10.
Teresa Sargeant
April 23, 2026
Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.
Apopka High School and Dream Lake Elementary received more than $75,000 in donations from Goliath Ventures, a company whose president, Christopher Alexander Delgado of Apopka, faces allegations of operating a $328 million Ponzi scheme.
Apopka schools may be liable for allegedly fraudulent funds  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 5, 2026
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$75K-plus went to Dream Lake Elementary, Apopka High programs.
The Bloom Lounge opened with a ribbon-cutting event that drew about 600 people at its new location, the Wekiva Riverwalk, on Sunday, building on the legacy of the Apopka Florist, which had operated on Main Street for about 50 years.
Bloom Lounge opens with ribbon cutting, block party Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 5, 2026
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New site offers expanded concept of floral services, café, creative workspace.
2nd place, 3D art: “Sorrow” by Beatriz Navarro, Apopka High School, grade 12, teacher — Theresa Ryan
Apopka Art and Foliage Festival proceeds fund scholarships, local nonprofits Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
May 1, 2026
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Event channels weekend turnout into year-round community support.
Conceptual design of the proposed Marriott-branded hotel proposed for the Floridian Town Center, as seen in plans submitted to the city. 
Marriott hotel proposed for Floridian Town Center advances Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 29, 2026
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137-room project could head toward public hearings.
The new Apopka City Commission poses with first responders at the April 28 oath of office ceremony. From left to right: Commissioner Yesenia Baron, Commissioner Nadia Anderson, Mayor Nick Nesta, Commissioner Sam Ruth, Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez, Fire Chief Wil Rivera-Sanchez and Police Chief Lovetta Quinn-Henry.
Apopka swears in new mayor, commissioners before hundreds Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 28, 2026
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Nesta, Ruth, Velazquez, Baron take oaths as city leadership shifts.
Volunteers serve food during a monthly Compassion in Apopka dinner at Just Like Momma’s Restaurant, an outreach effort providing meals and support to residents in need.   
Monthly dinners offer relief, highlight broader homelessness challenges  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 28, 2026
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Outreach draws dozens each month as calls grow for long-term solutions.
Keith Zechariah Simmons 
Suspect, 19, arrested in East 13th Street shooting Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant, The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 25, 2026
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Victim hospitalized in stable condition.
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson (center) cuts the ribbon at Lake Carter Exchange during a ceremony April 23 at the mixed-use development on Ocoee-Apopka Road and West Keene Road. Developers and business leaders joined the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce for the event.
Lake Carter Exchange opens with mix of retail, medical uses in Apopka Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 24, 2026
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Development sits across from future Publix-anchored Shoppes at East Shore.
Cadets of Wekiva High School Air Force JROTC Color Guard practice in the courtyard ahead of their performance at Saturday’s Orlando Magic playoff game against the Detroit Pistons at the Kia Center.
Wekiva JROTC Color Guard prepares for Orlando Magic playoff spotlight Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 24, 2026
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Cadets spend this week training for pregame performance.
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners – which include (L to R) District 3 Commissioner Mayra Uribe, Mayor Jerry L. Demings and District 4 Commissioner Maribel Gomez Codero – approved a new housing program on March 10.
Orange County program permits housing on church-owned land Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 23, 2026
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Initiative focuses on partnerships to expand affordable housing.



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