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  • Nick Nesta was elected mayor of Apopka in April 2026, after serving two terms on the Apopka City Commission. He founded Nesta Real Estate Consultants in 2013 and lives in Apopka with his wife and two daughters.

The Apopka Chief
December 24, 2021
The process required to meet the higher-than-most expectations for the Apopka Blue Darters wrestling team is in full swing.
The Apopka Chief
December 24, 2021
This is an event created to assist teams in preparing for the postseason. Wekiva coach Tommie Butts and the Mustangs will host the tournament.
The Apopka Chief
December 24, 2021
The Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team continued its winning way over the past week.
The Apopka Chief
December 24, 2021
The call that drew plenty of criticism in the stadium and on social media came with Apopka facing a third-and-9 at its own 14-yard line.
The Apopka Chief
December 17, 2021
In November, AAA predicted more than 53.4 million people would be expected to travel. This forecast marks the highest single-year increase in travelers since 2005, bringing…
The Apopka Chief
December 17, 2021
At King Buffet Chinese Restaurant, you will always find an abundant variety of fresh and delicious foods. You will also find their service to be top-notch…
The Apopka Chief
December 17, 2021
The 2021 annual Apopka Chamber Business Awards honored leaders, businesses, and individuals for their services and dedication to the Apopka community. see photos on page 11A.
The Apopka Chief
December 17, 2021
Forever Wishes, Inc. met and even surpassed its fundraising goal benefitting local Toys for Tots and helping Central Florida children have toys under the tree this…
The Apopka Chief
December 17, 2021
Over the course of 10 nights, 150 children will participate in the 20th annual Shop With a Cop program, where Apopka police officers help youth purchase…
The Apopka Chief
December 17, 2021
Author Don Philpott’s 250th and 251st books have just been published featuring Wekiwa Springs State Park and Rock Springs Run State Reserve, and both books are free. Read…
Apopka uses defense to topple Lake MaryThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
Prior to its Region 8A-2 championship game against Lake Mary on Friday, December 4, the Apopka Blue Darters have found themselves on the wrong side of…
Masons donate turkeysThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
Masons from Orange Lodge 36 F&AM donated turkeys for Thanksgiving that were given at First Baptist Church of Apopka.
A jog on a frosty morningThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
A man runs along Errol Parkway just after sunrise on Wednesday, December 9, as the temperature dropped to the upper 30s in much of the area.…
Apopka Planning Commission gives OK to new school planThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
The Apopka Planning Commission voted 5-1 to recommend approval for a major development plan outlining a new 141,952 square-foot K-8 school to be located just north…
Tree lightingThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
The lighting of the Christmas tree at Kit Land Nelson Park was held.
Several projects working their way through cityThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
Phase 1 of the proposed Floridian Town Center just west of the Wekiva Parkway and north of U.S. Highway 441. Read more on 1A.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Cooler weather has slowed bass fishin’The Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
Hello Folks, I’m sure everyone has noticed that we have had a slight weather change. Yep, winter has arrived in Central Florida just in time for…
Velazquez returns to City Council with win over BaronThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
Diane Velazquez is headed back to the Apopka City Council. In the Tuesday, December 8, runoff election for Seat 2 on the Apopka City Council, Velazquez…
Blue Darters will host Seminole in Class 8A state semifinal contestThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
In three playoff games, the Blue Darters have allowed just 22 total points. Find out more on 1B.
No surprise that postgame scrap cost Bedesem his jobThe Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
Unless it’s 100 percent in self-defense, there’s absolutely no reason for a postgame fight. Read Peery's points on 5B.