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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 3, 2021
The Apopka City Council approved 5-0 the first of two readings of an ordinance modifying the city’s land development code for regulating small box discount stores,…
The Apopka Chief
December 3, 2021
The Apopka-Seminole game was one of the better high school football games I’ve seen and trust me when I say I’ve seen a lot of them.…
The Apopka Chief
December 3, 2021
A youth boys lacrosse league just across the county line in Seminole County is seeking and accepting Apopka boys who are looking to learn the game.…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
December 3, 2021
Hello Folks, I believe that we are well into fall and summer is behind us. We have some days this week up in the high 70s…
The Apopka Chief
December 3, 2021
The number one state ranking and 47 consecutive wins made up the bottom of the Orlando Christian Prep Warriors’ resume when the regular season began.
The Apopka Chief
December 3, 2021
The Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team got off to a 3-0 start over the past week in the Earl Graham Metro vs. Florida Challenge that…
The Apopka Chief
December 3, 2021
It doesn’t get much weirder than this. Apopka and Treasure Coast high schools are more than 140 miles apart but their football teams are connected by…
The Apopka Chief
December 3, 2021
Yes, car  maintenance might sound boring.  But, because you’re busy with work, family, friends and kids it’s so easy to let things slip. One afternoon at…
The Apopka Chief
December 3, 2021
Both teams had to overcome a power outage at halftime where the stadium lights and scoreboard went dark.
The Apopka Chief
November 26, 2021
U.S. Rep. Val Demings, (D-Orlando) was in Apopka Tuesday, November 23, to promote the recently passed federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act at a news briefing that was held at the…
Flappers extraordinaireThe Apopka Chief
November 6, 2020
Apopka High School teachers Cathy Brown (l) and Erika Houvouras show off their best 1920s outfits during Spirit Week on Way Back Wednesday on November 4.…
Apopka woman receives award from Central Fla. history groupThe Apopka Chief
November 6, 2020
The Historical Society of Central Florida presented its annual Donald A. Cheney Award to Francina Boykin, president of the Apopka Historical Society, See more on page 1A.
Lots of high school sports being playedThe Apopka Chief
November 6, 2020
It’s been a busy week for high school athletes across the state and that’s true for those at Apopka and Wekiva high schools. Read this article…
Darters have strong 4th against Lake MaryThe Apopka Chief
November 6, 2020
After struggling to move the chains for most of the game, the Darter offense found its footing. Read more on 1B.
Associates in Dermatology
Associates in Dermatology is your family’s dermatology practiceThe Apopka Chief
November 6, 2020
As president and medical director of Associates in Dermatology, Dr. Michael Steppie has built a leading dermatology practice, with 15 convenient locations located throughout Central Florida,…
There are many reasons for pruning and trimming trees and shrubsThe Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
We live with trees every day, and it’s important to manage the daily risks associated with those trees. Trees are commonly trimmed for one of three…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Fishin’ should be good this weekendThe Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and you got a chance to do some fishin’ this past week. The fishin’ should be…
Looking to buy or sell your home? Denny Shiver Realty can help you through the real estate journeyThe Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
Florida’s housing market continued its positive momentum despite the coronavirus pandemic, with more closed sales, more new pending sales, higher median prices and more new listings…
Mustangs play against South Lake EaglesThe Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
The second of only two non-ranked teams on the Wekiva football schedule was South Lake... See the outcome of the game on 1B.
Apopka golfer lands state slotThe Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
Alexis Rieli is back – back to the state championship tournament for women’s golf.  Read this story on page 1B.