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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
September 17, 2021
Wekiva quarterback Tyray Davis talks with assistant coach Buddy Hurd during a timeout.  See page 1A.
The Apopka Chief
September 17, 2021
Apopka libero Julianna Nadolny stretches out to save a point.  Highlights on 1A
The Apopka Chief
September 17, 2021
During a first half where both teams struggled to move the ball and put points on the board. More on 1A
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
September 10, 2021
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend and you got a chance to do some fishin’. It’s still kinda hot and not too many…
The Apopka Chief
September 10, 2021
Quarterback Tyray Davis stiffarms an Ocoee defender on September 3, during the Mustangs’ game against the Knights. Read more on page 1B. More photos on 6B,…
apopka Hunt Club Medical Care
The Apopka Chief
September 10, 2021
When it comes to your health, there’s no place like home and family to take care of you. That’s the kind of care you can come…
The Apopka Chief
September 10, 2021
For the season so far, Apopka’s defense has been the star and that’s no surprise. Read Peery’s Extra Points on page 4B.
The Apopka Chief
September 10, 2021
AHS's Rashad Watson (l) blocked a West Orange punt off the foot of Brandon Matson. Read more on page 1B. More photos on page 3B.
The Apopka Chief
September 10, 2021
After a three-hour public hearing on Wednesday, September 8, the Apopka City Council, voted on the proposed 2021-2022 city budget and the proposed property tax rate.…
The Apopka Chief
September 10, 2021
Volunteers from 15 area Lowe’s home improvement stores are finishing up their three days of work refurbishing Camp Wewa, a former YMCA camp now owned by…
National Guard flyoverThe Apopka Chief
May 15, 2020
A pair of F-15Cs from the Florida National Guard conducted a flyover of Central Florida on Wednesday, May 13, beginning over Apopka High School. The flyover…
City will rehab stormwater pondThe Apopka Chief
May 15, 2020
The City Council unanimously authorized City Administrator Edward Bass to review and approve expenditures. Read more on 3A.
Fishin’ has slowed down somewhat around Central FloridaThe Apopka Chief
May 15, 2020
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and. Hopefully. you got a chance to do some fishin’ over the weekend. The fishin’ has slowed down…
Monthly award winning landscapeThe Apopka Chief
May 15, 2020
Lester Ridge has been awarded the Greater Apopka May 2020 Homeowners Association of the Month honor by Orange County Commissioner District 2 Christine Moore. Driving by…
Bass fishin’ in Lakes Monroe and Jessup still going gang bustersThe Apopka Chief
May 8, 2020
Hello Folks, I hope everyone has had a great week and, hopefully, you got a chance to do some fishin’. I want to wish all the mothers out there…
Maltby’s Tree Service and Landscaping
Maltby Tree Service and Landscaping encourages you to prepare your property before hurricane season beginsThe Apopka Chief
May 8, 2020
Trees can be a beautiful landscaping feature, but it’s important to keep them maintained as the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season begins. This hurricane season is likely to…
City hires new attorneyThe Apopka Chief
May 8, 2020
Within eight days of former Apopka city attorney Joe Byrd publicly announcing his resignation on April 15 at a City Council meeting, Michael Rodriguez had applied…
Three Blue Darters headed to Ivy League universitiesThe Apopka Chief
May 8, 2020
Three Apopka High School students have each achieved a lofty accomplishment as they were admitted to Ivy League universities. Find out more on 1A...
City offering antibody testsThe Apopka Chief
May 8, 2020
The city of Apopka offered free COVID-19 antibody tests at the VFW/Apopka Community Center...
Former liquor store torn downThe Apopka Chief
May 8, 2020
A long-closed ABC Liquor store at 2121 W. Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, was torn down this week. The roof and the east wall of the 10,754-square…