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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
It’s on to the regional finals for the third state season for the Apopka Blue Darters football team. All three regional final games have been since…
The Apopka Chief
November 26, 2021
During the game, coach Williams was pushing the Darters to keep the ball moving during transition, something that will be important for this team that he…
The Apopka Chief
November 26, 2021
When meeting on Monday, November 22, the latest edition of a geographical rivalry and major championship was decided between the Apopka Blue Darters and Wekiva Mustangs.
The Apopka Chief
November 26, 2021
For the fourth time in the past five seasons, the Apopka Blue Darters will face Sanford Seminole in the playoffs.
The Apopka Chief
November 26, 2021
“Late in the first half when it was 14-3 – when you play a team that can throw it like they can, they’re explosive and they’re…
The Apopka Chief
November 19, 2021
Have you ever been kept awake at night by the thought of what could happen to your loved ones if a tragedy struck you, your home…
The Apopka Chief
November 19, 2021
For many busy households, the holiday season is a time for family, friends, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Unfortunately, overgrown or dead tree…
The Apopka Chief
November 19, 2021
The Wekiva High School marching band recently earned a Superior rating, the highest rank, in the Music Performance Assessments for marching bands in their district. Read…
The Apopka Chief
November 19, 2021
After the purchase, the renovation project took only six months, according to Newark. Find out more in this week’s Apopka Chief.
The Apopka Chief
November 19, 2021
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce and city of Apopka leaders welcomed Compass Health with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, November 16.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Fish are still gettin’ adjusted to fall-to-summer transitionThe Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
Hello Folks, The cooler days are comin’ and I can hardly wait until they get here. The only problem right now is we are in transition…
Voters turning out in droves days before Election DayThe Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
With vote-by-mail and early voting totals added together, Apopka-area precincts have seen a combined voter turnout of 22.58 percent as of the close of business on…
Pet Care Center of Apopka is your other family doctor that provides exceptional care from head to tailThe Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
More than 38 years ago, Dr. Kent Greer, a second-generation veterinarian, was a young veterinary graduate who decided to build what was to become a new…
Sewer project gets state dollarsThe Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is going to release $4.3 million for Phase I of the Wekiwa Springs septic retrofitting project. See more on 1A.
Wekiva vs Jones with overtimeThe Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
Offense was the name of the game when the Wekiva Mustangs met the Jones Tiger. See more on 1B.
Eagle Scouts honored with special outdoor ceremonyThe Apopka Chief
October 16, 2020
On Saturday, October 10, the rain held out, as Apopka’s Boy Scout Troop 10 celebrated its 10th anniversary. Read about it on 10A.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Specks, bass are bitin’ in area lakes, riversThe Apopka Chief
October 16, 2020
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is doin’ good and you have had a chance to do some fishin’. We have been gettin’ lots of rain and…
Jones, Apopka have decisive final 4 minutesThe Apopka Chief
October 16, 2020
After a first half when the Apopka Blue Darters and Jones Tigers slugged it out, the Blue Darters dominated most of the second half.  Read about…
Thanks to Apopka for heartfelt wishesThe Apopka Chief
October 9, 2020
I must start off this week’s column with a personal note. Some of you know that my wife, Grace, contracted COVID-19. She had a bad-flu version…
Blue Darters celebrate seniorsThe Apopka Chief
October 9, 2020
The Apopka Blue Darters girls volleyball team celebrated senior night Monday, October 5, prior to the match against the Evans Trojans that Apopka won, 3-0. Shown…