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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
August 27, 2021
The Wekiva Mustangs girls volleyball team played its first match of the season,Tuesday, August 24, against Evans. Read more on page 1B. Stay Current with Sports.…
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August 27, 2021
There’s a reason why high school football teams have preseason games or jamborees – it allows the coaches and players a chance to get their feet…
The Apopka Chief
August 27, 2021
Varsity cheerleader and SGA Senior Senator Katie Townsend finally got to be Dewey Darter.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
August 27, 2021
Hello Folks, Oh my gosh, summer is almost over and for me I’m ready for some cooler weather. For all you folks that can handle it…
The Apopka Chief
August 27, 2021
Coach Jeremiah Schwartz said, “The potential to compete against the best in the state is possessed right now."
The Apopka Chief
August 27, 2021
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Wynn, from Apopka, Fla., assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America.  See page 7B.
The Apopka Chief
August 27, 2021
Apopka took advantage of DeLand miscues. Read the outcome of this game on page 1B.
The Apopka Chief
August 27, 2021
A parcel of land is being eyed by a developer as a construction site. See details on page 1A.
The Apopka Chief
August 27, 2021
Charles “Britt” Alexander Ratledge, owner of the Chick-fil-A restaurant in the Hunt Club area of Apopka has passed away. Read more on page 1A.
The Apopka Chief
August 27, 2021
The new Apopka High School Student Government officers are hard at work preparing for this year’s homecoming season. See the Apopka High School SGA officers on…
All Transmission World is committed as ever and take their role as an essential service provider seriouslyThe Apopka Chief
April 17, 2020
As communities continue to be impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19), All Transmission World wants you to know they are open as an essential business. They have…
Girl found safe after missing for weeksThe Apopka Chief
April 10, 2020
Daija Hall of Apopka was found safe this week in Orange County after having been missing for several weeks. Apopka police spokeswoman Sgt. Kim Walsh said…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Fishin’ is still available as an activity during coronavirusThe Apopka Chief
April 10, 2020
Hello Folks, Well, here we are in another week of stay-at-home restrictions. The good news is you can still go fishin’ and that has a lot of folks…
Couple celebrates 50thThe Apopka Chief
April 10, 2020
Sidney and Bonnie Barrett of Sorrento will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, April 11.
Apopka woman makes, gives away clips for masksThe Apopka Chief
April 10, 2020
Apopka native Jenny Andry is making hundreds of S-shaped acrylic clips per day that are designed to be worn by healthcare workers who must wear medical…
Apopka Obituaries April 2020The Apopka Chief
April 9, 2020
April 24 RALPH D. ARMSTRONG, 58, Apopka, died Wednesday, April 8. Mr. Armstrong was born in Umatilla County, Oregon. Survivors: wife, Luz Delia; children, Christian, Yadira…
apopka Hunt Club Medical Care
Hunt Club Medical encourages you and your family to be safe and stay healthyThe Apopka Chief
April 3, 2020
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…
Non-profit organizations also reeling from coronavirus pandemicThe Apopka Chief
April 3, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has shut down many entities including school campuses, brick-and-mortar businesses, and governmental offices. Of course, non-profits organizations have not been spared this fate. Turn to page 1A to read…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Prayers for those on the front linesThe Apopka Chief
April 3, 2020
Hello Folks, I just wanted to start out and say to our folks on the front lines that we are prayin’ for all of you and…
First United Methodist Church has drive-through serviceThe Apopka Chief
April 3, 2020
First United Methodist Church of Apopka has ceased Sunday services and has been offering hands-free drive-through church. Read more on page 9A.