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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 1, 2021
Find out who the members of the Apopka High School homecoming court are on page 1A.
The Apopka Chief
October 1, 2021
The staff at Cobblestone Insurance Agency would like to make sure you’re adequately covered before a tragedy happens in your life or business. Don’t wait until…
The Apopka Chief
October 1, 2021
Businesses were announced as occupants for the Apopka City Center. Find out what they are in this week’s Apopka Chief.
The Apopka Chief
October 1, 2021
Orange County government officials haven’t contacted city of Apopka officials about the county’s latest allocation of funds for… Read more on page 1A.
The Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
Practice has been with the feel of “on a mission…” The Wekiva Mustangs are seeking a victory at Lake Nona High School. Read more in this…
The Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
There is no question that the Florida sun’s reflection and harmful glare can be hard on your eyes. Light can be both harmful and beneficial for…
The Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
Apopka coach Jeff Rolson said he’s expecting quarterback Andrew McClain to be back in his starting spot. Read more on page 1B.
The Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
Executives from prominent companies shared their ideas and gave advice on how entrepreneurs can learn to market their businesses. Alan Byrd was the event moderator. Read…
The Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
Find out what the proposed development that received the most discussion was on page 10A.
The Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
St. James AME Church in Plymouth organized a drive-by celebration to honor a special lady known to the community as Mother Lillie Mae Harper. Read more…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Summer weather arrived before official start of summerThe Apopka Chief
June 12, 2020
Hello Folks, Well, folks if you haven’t noticed yet, summer is here. Summer is scheduled to start on Saturday, June 20, but I believe it started…
Orange County sheriff distributes food in ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
June 12, 2020
Cars began lining up more than 2-1/2 hours ahead of time on Wednesday, June 10, to get one of the 200 boxes at a food distribution event…
New lights at Roger Williams FieldThe Apopka Chief
June 12, 2020
The new LED lights at Roger Williams Field at Apopka High School were turned on this week as the sun was setting. The lights replaced the…
Plans call for YMCA, apartments, storesThe Apopka Chief
June 12, 2020
With two interchanges along State Road 429 in Apopka, plans are well under way for growth off those exits of the limited access toll road, and…
Ava Boornazian wins top Wekiva High awardThe Apopka Chief
June 12, 2020
Ava Boornazian, senior at Wekiva High School, received the top award, Prepare For Greatness Senior Mustang Award,  Read more on 8A.
Apopka Rotary hands out scholarshipsThe Apopka Chief
June 12, 2020
Michael Franklin, (second from right), president of Apopka Rotary Club, presented scholarships to three local students. Shown are, Michael Flores, winner of the Legacy Scholarship; Nicholas…
Remembering a trip from 40 years agoThe Apopka Chief
June 12, 2020
Five men who took a work trip to Europe 40 years ago got back together in late May for a reunion.  Read more on 10A.
Apopka native retires after serving 41 years in U.S. ArmyThe Apopka Chief
June 12, 2020
Apopka native Chief Warrant Officer Five Thomas Bernard Elder, son of Johnny and Ella Elder of Apopka, has retired. Read more on 3A.
Municipal parking lot rehabThe Apopka Chief
June 12, 2020
The city-owned parking lot on the north side of Fifth Street between Park Avenue and Central Avenue is being reconstructed through funding from the Community Redevelopment…
Amazon tenant for large warehouse in Apopka
Amazon publicly named as tenant for large warehouse in ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
June 5, 2020
The worst-kept secret in City Hall is officially no longer a secret. A large proposed warehouse working its way through the city of Apopka’s approval process…