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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 12, 2021
Optical Eyeland’s vision has always been your vision. For thirty-five years, they’ve been building their business the old fashioned way – keeping customer service their #1…
The Apopka Chief
November 12, 2021
The First United Methodist Church Apopka Ladies are busy putting the final touches to all the creative handmade items to be sold at the annual Christmas…
The Apopka Chief
November 12, 2021
The Apopka Professional Firefighters Association, Local 5293, has endorsed City Commissioner Kyle Becker in the race for Apopka mayor. See page 3A.
The Apopka Chief
November 12, 2021
Former Apopka residents David and Hazel Brigman celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary. Read more on page 3A.
The Apopka Chief
November 12, 2021
To cap the night, the John Land Humanitarian Award was granted to husband-and-wife Richard and Shirley Risser. Read more about the gala in this week’s Apopka…
The Apopka Chief
November 12, 2021
Lou Boria, a World War II veteran, speaks Thursday, November 11, during a Veterans Day ceremony held at Kit Land Nelson Park and sponsored by the…
The Apopka Chief
November 12, 2021
The seventh annual edition of the Fall Family Festival is under way and will continue through Sunday, November 14. Read more in this week’s Apopka Chief.
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November 12, 2021
“I think it is important to reflect on the challenges we have faced and will continue to face during this pandemic but realize as a city…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
November 12, 2021
Hello Folks, I don’t know about you, but I love the fall weather and all the holiday traditions we have durin’ this time of the year.…
The Apopka Chief
November 12, 2021
The football postseason begins this week and the girls and boys basketball preseason games are played this week and next week, respectively. Read more on page…
Sheeler Auto Repair is the all around best car service in the areaThe Apopka Chief
October 2, 2020
Since August of 1998, these brothers have been serving the Apopka community with dependable service, honesty, and integrity! Sheeler Auto Repair knows that your vehicle is…
Apopka High School graduate Electronic Arts orlando
AHS grad pursues video game careerThe Apopka Chief
September 25, 2020
A recent Apopka High School graduate was among 40 high school girls from Central Florida who have continued to pursue their dream careers in video game development…
Apopka volleyball topples Ocoee three games to noneThe Apopka Chief
September 25, 2020
The Darters’ Noelle Baker slides as she digs a ball during Apopka’s 3-0 victory.
Darters face Ocoee in season openerThe Apopka Chief
September 25, 2020
Every team will land a playoff berth in this pandemic-shortened season of eight games. Find out how the Darter’s played at this game. See page 1B…
Mustangs play against East RiverThe Apopka Chief
September 25, 2020
From start to finish, the contest followed the script as the Wekiva Mustangs faced East River Falcons. Read more on Sports, page 1B.
Boat-tail grackleThe Apopka Chief
September 25, 2020
An immature boat-tail grackle surveys the landscape along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive recently. The 11-mile, one-way drive is free and open Fridays through Sundays and…
Take the worry out of storm damage clean-up with fast, reliable service from Maltby’s Tree Service and LandscapingThe Apopka Chief
September 25, 2020
When storms leave a path of destruction on your trees and landscape, rapid response time and expert advice from Maltby’s Tree Service and Landscaping will make…
Plymouth lady notes 98th birthdayThe Apopka Chief
September 18, 2020
Lillie Mae Harper, a longtime Plymouth citizen, will celebrate her 98th birthday on Saturday. See more on 10A.
The Power of Resilient Energy During States of EmergencyThe Apopka Chief
September 18, 2020
To say 2020 will go down in history as an unprecedented year would be an understatement. We’re only at the midway point but there’s no time…
Darters victoriousThe Apopka Chief
September 18, 2020
Jada Robinson of the Apopka High girls volleyball team reaches for the ball Tuesday, September 15.  See more on  1B.