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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
November 26, 2021
For the fourth year in a row, the Brothers of Orange Lodge No.36 F&AM, donated 30 turkeys to the First Baptist Church of Apopka for its…
The Apopka Chief
November 26, 2021
Forever Wishes is having its eighth annual toy drive and fundraiser to benefit Toys for Tots of Central Florida. Find out when on page 8A.
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November 26, 2021
Attending were family and friends of the new officers, as well as current police department and city personnel. Sworn in were Alex Crane and Melissa Mercado.…
The Apopka Chief
November 26, 2021
The club raises funds through the annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival held each year in late April. The proceeds from the event are given to…
The Apopka Chief
November 26, 2021
The festival highlights the economic significance of birding and nature photography ecotourism. Find out when the event will be held on page 3A.
The Apopka Chief
November 26, 2021
A delay came at just the right time for Raphael Mirabel to rescue 11-year-old Jaydrian Velasquez. Find out what happened in this week’s Apopka Chief.
The Apopka Chief
November 26, 2021
A Longwood foundation has promised to donate money toward the design and construction of a new community center.
The Apopka Chief
November 26, 2021
The Wekiva High School band is aiming to raise $90,000 to replace its band uniforms, which were purchased when the school opened its doors 14 years…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
November 26, 2021
Hello Folks, I want to take a moment to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgivin’ weekend. By the time you read this article Thanksgivin’ Day will be over…
The Apopka Chief
November 26, 2021
The action was intense Thursday, November 18, in a girls soccer game between the Apopka Blue Darters and the Wekiva Mustangs. Here, Wekiva’s Juviah Lara tussles…
AHS boys, girls teams land state bowling tourney berthsThe Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
The Blue Darters boys and girls bowling teams will be competing at the same state championship meet.. Read more on the teams 1B.
State rules keep commissioners from discussing changesThe Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
The ruling was established many years ago by a court case…Read more on 9A.
New Apopka Rotary Club memberThe Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
The Apopka Rotary Club welcomed new member Tony Eveland...
A morning strollThe Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
A glossy ibis takes a walk along the bank of a canal on the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The free, 11-mile, one-way drive is open from…
Apopka A.O.K. Tire Mart
A.O.K. Tire Mart has been providing quality car care in Apopka since 1988The Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
The team at A.O.K. Tire Mart wants to make sure your family outings are safe ones. Make sure your vehicle is prepared for the busy roads…
Not sure what to doThe Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
A great blue heron along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive caught a snapping turtle and isn’t sure what to do with it. We’re not sure if…
Dream Lake Elementary teacher is county finalist for Teacher of YearThe Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
A fourth-grade English language arts teacher from Dream Lake Elementary School has been named a finalist for the Teacher of the Year award by Orange County…
Apopka woman is named as the District 2 Citizen of Year by County Comm. MooreThe Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
Leigh Blackwelder Burritt of Apopka was named the District 2 Citizen of the Year.  See more on 3A.
City, water district will replace 20 septic tanks with new technologyThe Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
The state says as an effort to keep nitrogen out of Wekiwa Springs.  Read more on 1A.
Facing Evans, Blue Darters seek to end two-game skidThe Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
No matter the opponent, the Apopka Blue Darters football team is trying to right the ship this week. Read about it on 1B.