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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
October 15, 2021
During Apopka High School’s Spirit Week prior to homecoming the Junior/Senior powder puff football game was held on Tuesday, October 12. As is tradition some male…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
October 15, 2021
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great weekend and you had a chance to do some fishin’. I would have to say that the fishin’…
The Apopka Chief
October 15, 2021
Apopka’s Keyondray Jones broke a couple of tackles and then scampered 58 yards for… Story on 1B Photos on 6B & 7B
The Apopka Chief
October 15, 2021
Find out what award Apopka linebacker Travion Barnes received in this week’s Apopka Chief.
The Apopka Chief
October 15, 2021
In high school overtime, teams take turns attempting to move the ball into the end zone. Find out who won in this week’s Apopka Chief. Story…
The Apopka Chief
October 15, 2021
“We’ve got to play well. This is a week we’ve got to focus. It’s homecoming and a lot of distractions…” Rolson said. Read more in this…
The Apopka Chief
October 15, 2021
There were close endings for both Wekiva and Apopka last week....
The Apopka Chief
October 15, 2021
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and members of the Apopka Post Office are doing their part. Find out what they’re up to on page 4A.
The Apopka Chief
October 15, 2021
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month. Find out where they celebrated on page 4A.
The Apopka Chief
October 15, 2021
“I had a great doctor, who was comforting and who told me we’ll get through this together,” said Mrs. Taylor. Read more on her story on…
Welch Road traffic flow gets change as part of intersection improvementsThe Apopka Chief
July 31, 2020
Phase 1B of the Welch Road/Rock Springs Road intersection multi-phase upgrade project was completed this week in order to continue improving traffic flow at the busy…
Planned Apopka school is part of economic impactThe Apopka Chief
July 31, 2020
A  study shows that the total economic impact of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) construction program on the Orange County economy will be $2.27 billion…
My Axes Place holds ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
July 24, 2020
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held its first ribbon cutting since COVID-19 happened. The axe-throwing recreational facility My Axes Place had its ribbon cutting on…
Rotary Club members honoredThe Apopka Chief
July 24, 2020
The Rotary Club of Apopka held its 93rd installation of officers on Saturday, July 12. See 6A.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Lake Jessup is the hot spot for bluegills and catfishThe Apopka Chief
July 24, 2020
Hello Folks, I’m hopin’ you are havin’ a great week and you are lookin’ forward to gettin’ on the water and catchin’ some fish. The bluegills…
City wraps three days of fiscal year 2021 budget workshopsThe Apopka Chief
July 24, 2020
The City Council wrapped three days of its budget workshop hearings on Wednesday, July 15. See 1A.
AHS students have promThe Apopka Chief
July 24, 2020
Students from Apopka High School enjoyed a prom on Thursday, July 16 at Highland Manor in Apopka. Page 1A.
Sheeler Auto Repair encourages preventive maintenance during the hot summer monthsThe Apopka Chief
July 24, 2020
Summer’s high temperatures can take a toll on everyone and everything, including your vehicles. The extreme Florida heat can push a car past its limits, and…
Indulge in Treva Doggett’s Cheesecake from Cooking with FriendsThe Apopka Chief
July 24, 2020
From Greta Howard in Cooking with Foliage La Sertoma of Apopka, we have Chicken Divan. We have a recipe for Corn Pudding from Progressive Farmer’s SOUTHERN…
Don’t steal my lunchThe Apopka Chief
July 17, 2020
An osprey with his lunch makes sure that the person operating the camera isn’t out to get the fish the osprey is eating along the Lake…