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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
June 25, 2021
Orange County has broken ground on phase 1 of a new septic-to-sewer conversion project. Read on 1A.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
June 25, 2021
Hello Folks, Well, it seems that your prayers are still workin’ this week. We are still gettin’ some rain this week and we are thankful for it. The…
The Apopka Chief
June 25, 2021
The Hallelujah Clowns mission team will hold a fundraising rummage sale.  More on 14A.
The Apopka Chief
June 25, 2021
Taking off on sprints are, (l-r), Nikai Martinez, Travion Barnes, and Anthony Summerlin. AHS football practice photos on 1B.
The Apopka Chief
June 25, 2021
The students of Wekiva High School’s Culinary Arts Magnet Program hosted all of Apopka’s first responders on June 16. See story on 11A.
The Apopka Chief
June 25, 2021
The clubhouse at Errol Estate Country Club was torn down earlier this month after being built about 50 years ago.  See page 10A.
The Apopka Chief
June 25, 2021
The club had its annual installation event at Rock Springs Run near Kelly Park in Apopka.  Read more on 5A.
The Apopka Chief
June 25, 2021
A ribbon cutting was held by the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce Thursday, June 17.  More on 3A.
The Apopka Chief
June 25, 2021
Attorney Patrick Smith, a partner at The Law Offices of Joseph F. Pippen Jr. & Associates, is here to help individuals, families, and corporations plan and prepare for the…
The Apopka Chief
June 25, 2021
In 2006, Dr. Schroeder graduated from the University of Florida’s College of dentistry with a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) and began her private practice…
Apopka Elaine Cuzio Christmas Village
Apopkan builds Christmas village with memorable piecesThe Apopka Chief
December 20, 2019
For 14 years, Apopkan Elaine Cuzio built her collection of Christmas village buildings one piece at a time, one memory at a time.  Through much effort,…
City could face lawsuit over land use decisionThe Apopka Chief
December 20, 2019
Knowing the city could face a lawsuit no matter which way it votes, the Apopka City Council voted 4-1 to approve a future land use amendment that would…
Specks are bitin’ in area lakes, rivers but bass not so muchThe Apopka Chief
December 13, 2019
Hello Folks, If you are fishin’ for specks right now, you should have a blast catchin’ some fish. If you are fishin’ for bass, good luck.…
Baptiste Orthodontics
Baptiste Orthodontics will give you every reason to smileThe Apopka Chief
December 13, 2019
Baptiste Orthodontics, located in the heart of Apopka, offers several affordable options for braces and aligners. In this day and age, people of all ages are…
Blue Darters down three straight foesThe Apopka Chief
December 13, 2019
The Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team won two of three games in the Winter Park Rotary Tip-Off Classic. Read about the tournament…
Come celebrate Optical Eyeland’s Private Holiday Sales Event and use your Flex DollarsThe Apopka Chief
December 13, 2019
Come celebrate Optical Eyeland’s end of the year Holiday Sales Event Open House on Wednesday, December 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You’ll find great…
Pentecostals of Apopka Church dedicates playground Home International Guatemalan orphanage
Apopka church dedicates playground to Guatemalan orphanageThe Apopka Chief
December 13, 2019
In a moving tribute last month, an Apopka church dedicated a playground in a pastor’s granddaughter’s memory to an orphanage in Guatemala. Since 2013, scores of…
Lovell Elementary Orange County Public Schools 150 year
Happy 150th OCPSThe Apopka Chief
December 13, 2019
Lovell Elementary students and staff got together to celebrate Orange County Public School’s 150 years of service on Wednesday, December 11. Stay informed, subscribe today!
Apopka Christmas Parade 2019
More than 100 entries will highlight Christmas paradeThe Apopka Chief
December 13, 2019
As one of the largest holiday-themed parades in Orange County, the Apopka Christmas Parade will have between 20,000 and 25,000 attendees line the street to watch…
The Apopka Blue Darters football team play for the Class 8A state championship 2019
Darters will play for state titleThe Apopka Chief
December 13, 2019
The Apopka Blue Darters football team will play for the Class 8A state championship today, Friday, December 13, at Daytona Stadium in Daytona Beach. Kickoff is…