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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 10, 2021
Shirley and Richard Risser of Apopka (second and third from the left) stand with others and bags of toys during an event on their Apopka property.…
The Apopka Chief
December 10, 2021
Area state representatives gave a sneak peek of the several topics that may be covered during the 2022 Florida legislature session that will begin in about…
The Apopka Chief
December 10, 2021
The Apopka Blue Darters football team used its strong defense to lead the way in a 21-0 victory over the Port St. Lucie Treasure Coast Titans…
The Apopka Chief
December 10, 2021
The city’s new campsite director, Gary Fuchs, conducted tours of the grounds for visitors.
The Apopka Chief
December 10, 2021
Construction on new buildings for businesses coming to the City Center is expected to get started according to the master developer from Taurus Investment Holdings.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
December 10, 2021
Hello Folks, Good weather and good fishin’ make for a great week. Folks are gettin’ on the water and they are catchin’ lots of specks and…
The Apopka Chief
December 10, 2021
Community leaders, elected officials, entrepreneurs, and professionals celebrated the accomplishments of individuals and businesses in the Apopka community at the 2021 annual Apopka Chamber Business Awards.
The Apopka Chief
December 10, 2021
Treasure Coast ran the ball 33 times. The Blue Darters held the Titans to three yards or less on 27 of those attempts. See page 2B…
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December 10, 2021
The Apopka Blue Darters boys and girls wrestling teams competed in a tournament at Orange City University High School. Read more on page 6B.
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December 10, 2021
It took the Blue Darters almost two minutes to score, but once they did, they dominated the Panthers, leading 18-10 after the first period. Read more…
Apopka, Wekiva continue their playoff success with winsThe Apopka Chief
November 27, 2020
I must say it was a pretty successful regional quarterfinal night for both the Apopka and Wekiva.  See more on 4B.
Wekiva will host Mitchell in battle to be top MustangThe Apopka Chief
November 27, 2020
The New Port Ritchey Mitchell Mustangs are the most difficult challenge the Wekiva Mustangs have faced this season as far as records.  Find out more about…
City Council approves sale of three pieces of property deemed surplusThe Apopka Chief
November 20, 2020
Four city-owned properties were declared surplus Wednesday, November 18.
Baptiste Orthodontics knows it is not business as usualThe Apopka Chief
November 20, 2020
Baptiste Orthodontics, located in the heart of Apopka, offers several affordable options for braces and aligners.  In this day and age, people of all ages are…
Apopka police chief swears in four new officers at City HallThe Apopka Chief
November 20, 2020
Officer Liana Marie Espaillat (l) and Officer Lauren Bordeaux are sworn in by Apopka Police Chief Mike McKinley. Officer Rolando Matias (l) and Officer Joey Marinacci…
Melissa Byrd sworn in to second term on county school boardThe Apopka Chief
November 20, 2020
Four members – three incumbents and one newcomer – took an oath of office at the Orange County School Board’s installation ceremony, including incumbent District 7…
Library receives award from commissionerThe Apopka Chief
November 20, 2020
Orange County Commissioner District 2 Christine Moore awarded the North Orange Branch County Library the Business Curb Appeal of the Month Honor for November 2020. The…
Blue Darters on the road to face Winter Park in quarterfinal playoffThe Apopka Chief
November 20, 2020
After an up-and-down 5-3 regular season, the Darters football team travels to Winter Park. Read on 1A.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Maybe cooler weather will hang aroundThe Apopka Chief
November 20, 2020
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and you are enjoyin’ the cooler weather that came to town this week. I woke up Tuesday mornin’…
Veterans honored at program in VFW BuildingThe Apopka Chief
November 13, 2020
About 60 people were in attendance Wednesday, November 11, at the annual Veterans Day gathering at the Apopka Community Center/VFW Building on Veterans Day. The guest…