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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 20, 2021
Edwards Field in Apopka has become the newest site in Orange County to offer free COVID-19 testing. Get all the details on page 1A.
The Apopka Chief
August 20, 2021
The second Publix supermarket in the city of Apopka opened Thursday, August 19, with a ribbon cutting at 7 a.m. Here, store manager Tatiana Malcolm cuts…
The Apopka Chief
August 20, 2021
Miami Norland will provide the opposition for the 2021 Kickoff Classic. Read more on page 1B.
The Apopka Chief
August 20, 2021
An alligator keeps his eyes peeled while swimming in one of the canals along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. Read more on the Lake Apopka Wildflie…
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August 20, 2021
In Florida, it’s not quite the regular season, but the Kickoff Classics will give teams a chance to test their skills. Page 6B.
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August 20, 2021
Apopka native Cindy Christmas (l) was the winner of the Gene A. Batson Award, which is given each year by the Action Chapter of the Florida…
The Apopka Chief
August 20, 2021
Mayor Bryan Nelson (l) announced earlier in August the addition of a Sprouts Farmers Market that will take over a store in the Wekiva Riverwalk shopping…
The Apopka Chief
August 20, 2021
Past president of Rotary Club of Apopka, Donnie Williams (c) is presented with a Paul Harris Fund Membership as Robbie Manley, (r) president of the club…
The Apopka Chief
August 20, 2021
More photos can be found on page 7B.
The Apopka Chief
August 13, 2021
A young and inexperienced team creating consistency is the underlying theme. Find out more on page 1B.
Apopka’s restaurants look to survive pandemicThe Apopka Chief
March 20, 2020
Although it’s a medical issue affecting everyone, coronavirus is having a huge economic effect across the country and one of the hardest-hit industries are locally owned…
Special Olympians make Apopka High School proudThe Apopka Chief
March 13, 2020
The Apopka High School Special Olympics team participated in the Special Olympics Orange County track meet Saturday, March 7, at Lake Highland Prep. Read more on…
Wekiva wrestling improves, sending two to state meetThe Apopka Chief
March 13, 2020
The strong performance produced by the Wekiva Mustangs during the regular season when the large number of relative newcomers are considered continued into the postseason. Read…
Apopka wrestling continues to get better with three at stateThe Apopka Chief
March 13, 2020
A major and the first step towards returning to the kind of numbers as well as presence among the state championship meet previously was taken by…
That’s a big bass!The Apopka Chief
March 13, 2020
Nathaniel Kicklighter shows off the 14 lbs., 11oz. largemouth bass that he caught in a lake in Putnam County. The state record for largemouth bass is…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Despite March’s windiness, fishin’ remains very good in Central Fla.The Apopka Chief
March 13, 2020
Hello Folks, The fishin’ is still doin’ pretty good even with all these March winds we have been havin’. It’s been windy and some folks are…
Dr. Stephen Nelson, DMD, MSD of Baptiste Orthodontics explains BruxismThe Apopka Chief
March 13, 2020
Do you suffer from constant headaches?  Hissing, buzzing or ringing in the ears? Teeth clenching and grinding at night? Neck pain, pain behind the eyes?  Do…
Stop in and see why Tuffy Auto Service Centers was voted Apopka’s #1 Auto Service CenterThe Apopka Chief
March 13, 2020
Tuffy Auto Service Centers, has been voted the #1 Auto Repair Center in the Best of Apopka since 2010 for a reason. Since 1970, Tuffy Auto…
AHS Students at Orange County Youth Leadership ConferenceThe Apopka Chief
March 13, 2020
Several students from Apopka High School participated in the annual Orange County Youth Leadership Conference held Friday, March 6, at Valencia College West Campus. Read more…
GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club members first-place finishers in the GFWC District 7 art and craft competition
GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club winnersThe Apopka Chief
March 13, 2020
GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club members were among the first-place finishers in the GFWC District 7 art and craft competition. Read more on page 1B.