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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 10, 2021
The Florida Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Challenge selected Apopka Officer Robert Campbell as the 2020 Drug Recognition Expert of the Year.  Read more on page 3A.
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September 10, 2021
The city recognized Harvey Caldwell for his career achievements, contributions to the community and as a volunteer for the Apopka Historical Society. Read the full story…
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September 10, 2021
Student Government Association member Zoe Copley, dressed as Dewey Darter, waits in the rain for the Apopka Blue Darters football team to score. Read more on…
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September 10, 2021
In this photograph submitted by reader Nate Teeter, an alligator is about to chomp down on a turtle along the 11-mile Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. Read…
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September 10, 2021
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Micah Waits of Apopka, an Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) technician with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sets up an explosive charge during a…
The Apopka Chief
September 3, 2021
The Olympia Titans made the most of the Wekiva Mustangs’ ongoing search for more consistency.
The Apopka Chief
September 3, 2021
In a game that went about as expected, the Apopka Blue Darters jumped out to a huge first-quarter lead.
The Apopka Chief
September 3, 2021
Jesi Mora, a member of the Apopka Blue Darters softball team, has been named to the Puerto Rico 18U national softball team. The squad will play…
The Apopka Chief
September 3, 2021
The opening week of the regular season has come and gone. Article on 4B.
The Apopka Chief
September 3, 2021
The 2021 season marks the second consecutive in which the Ocoee Knights provide the opposition for the Wekiva Mustangs’ second contest.
Seeking recognitionThe Apopka Chief
May 8, 2020
Antonio Tovar, interim general coordinator, for the Farmworker Association of Florida, speaks Friday, May 1, at the group’s Apopka office as agricultural workers seek recognition as…
Call Sheeler Auto Repair if you need repairs or maintenance that can’t be postponedThe Apopka Chief
May 5, 2020
As more states implement shelter-in-place orders, and more businesses encourage employees to work from home, you may find your vehicles being driven less often. The staff…
AdventHealth will soon resume elective surgeriesThe Apopka Chief
May 1, 2020
AdventHealth revealed best practices it’s taking to continue protecting healthcare workers, patients…read more about the steps being taken on 3A.
Testing for COVID-19The Apopka Chief
May 1, 2020
A Florida Department of Health-Orange County workers walks around a car Tuesday, April 28, at Apopka High School as a mobile testing site that has been…
The good news is that fishin’ is great in our areaThe Apopka Chief
May 1, 2020
Hello Folks, I know there are a lot of things goin’ on in everyone’s life right now, and hopefully, we can see the light at the end of…
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Young Kim uses his knowledge and passion to protect consumers, local businesses, and the elderlyThe Apopka Chief
May 1, 2020
Choosing a lawyer can be stressful and even a little frustrating at times, but it is an essential task that must be done with great care.…
Field gets new lightsThe Apopka Chief
April 24, 2020
The first of three new light poles at Roger Williams Field, the Apopka High School football stadium, was installed this week. See more on 1A.
Plasma donations have helped COVID-19 patientsThe Apopka Chief
April 24, 2020
About 10 or more AdventHealth patients have received this treatment and so far the results appear to be promising...  Read more on 1A.
Light poles being replaced at Apopka High football fieldThe Apopka Chief
April 24, 2020
The three new poles will match the two-year-old pole in height at 80 feet. The fourth pole will have LED lights installed to match the three…
Lake Apopka Natural Gas advises even in crisis, preparing for hurricane season starts nowThe Apopka Chief
April 24, 2020
Submitted by: Lake Apopka Natural Gas District. In the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, residents across the country are striving to safeguard their families, loved…