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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
July 2, 2021
The Brothers of Orange Lodge No. 36 F&AM of Apopka presented a check to Apopka Deputy Police Chief Jerome Miller and Stephan Brick, who serves as a lieutenant…
The Apopka Chief
July 2, 2021
Donald Scott, a 2010 graduate of Apopka High School, finished second in the triple jump last week at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, to…
The Apopka Chief
July 2, 2021
The Apopka High School Alumni Association donated three checks to various Apopka High academic and athletic groups during a fundraising night at Tijuana Flats. See page…
The Apopka Chief
July 2, 2021
Mayor Bryan Nelson presents a proclamation noting Sunday, June 27, as Denise Tarver Day in Apopka.  Read about it on page 9A.
The Apopka Chief
July 2, 2021
The old brick wall of the Northcrest subdivision off U.S. Highway 441 in Apopka was torn down recently to make way for a new monument with…
The Apopka Chief
July 2, 2021
Ellie Taylor, an 11-year-old from Apopka, shows the six ribbons she and her horse, Delilah Z, won June 22-27. More about Ellie on 11A.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
July 2, 2021
Hello Folks, I believe we are catchin’ up with our lack of rain. We had some nice rain last week and it looks like we have…
The Apopka Chief
June 25, 2021
Tyler Berry records an out at second base against Dr. Phillips, as short stop Ivan Tolentino celebrates. Additional photos on 13B.
The Apopka Chief
June 25, 2021
Apopka Blue Darters football assistant coaches Jett Davison (l) and Ty Parker talk Monday, June 21, as the player work on conditioning drills in preparation for…
The Apopka Chief
June 25, 2021
Both Apopka and Wekiva high schools have some changes to both teams’ schedule. Story on 3B.
Hopefully, you were gifted some fishin’ gearThe Apopka Chief
December 27, 2019
Hello Folks, Well, I hope you and your family had a great and Merry Christmas. I hope you received what you were looking for, especially if you like to fish.…
Class 8A top coachThe Apopka Chief
December 27, 2019
Apopka Blue Darters football coach Jeff Rolson was nominated the Florida Dairy Farmers Class 8A coach of the year. Did coach win an award…
Apopka High School SGA donate toys Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
Dewey & Daisy’s Holiday WishThe Apopka Chief
December 27, 2019
Members of Apopka High School SGA along with mascots, Dewey and Daisy Darter, visited Phillis Wheatley Elementary School on Thursday, December 19, to deliver holiday toys…
441-436 roadwork for Apopka City Center should be completely done in a monthThe Apopka Chief
December 27, 2019
Although most of the work is finished, the road work surrounding the to-be-built Apopka City Center at the interchange of U.S. Highway 441 and State Road…
News of Apopka in 2019: Pine tree removal was city issue in AprilThe Apopka Chief
December 27, 2019
Note: This is the second of a four-part series reviewing the news of Apopka in 2019 as written in the pages of The Apopka Chief. This…
Dr. Nelson, Park Avenue Animal Hospital
Park Avenue Animal Hospital is where your family pet will find loving careThe Apopka Chief
December 20, 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_media_grid grid_id="vc_gid:1562880959431-caeb655f-fe2d-1" include="19024,19026,21660"][vc_column_text] Dr. Rubinstein, Dr. Turgai, and Dr. Nelson, are ready to take care of your beloved pet. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]      Park Avenue Animal Hospital…
Blue Darters fall in final eight seconds of Class 8A state title gameThe Apopka Chief
December 20, 2019
They say sports helps build character that can be applied to real life.  Read all about the game.
Fish aren’t sure what to do with weather that changes so quicklyThe Apopka Chief
December 20, 2019
Hello Folks, Well, it looks like winter is here again and we have the heaters and fireplaces going again. You don’t have to worry through by…
Two Blue Darters sign to play college football in GeorgiaThe Apopka Chief
December 20, 2019
Two Apopka Blue Darters signed letters of intent Wednesday, December 18, to play football for two different colleges in Georgia.  Read about the scholarships…
National Wreaths Across America Apopka Police Department Constable D.L. Hudson
Hudson honoredThe Apopka Chief
December 20, 2019
On Saturday, December 14, 2019, during the “National Wreaths Across America” at the Edgewood/Greenwood Cemetery, members of the Apopka Police Department placed a wreath on the…