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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 11, 2021
Elected officials highlighted the benefits for Fire Station No. 6 at press conference. Read the full story on page 1A.
The Apopka Chief
June 11, 2021
Trekelle Perkins was promoted to chief of police at Sanford Police Department. Get the full story on page 6A.
The Apopka Chief
June 11, 2021
The Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Board of Directors voted to start the Helping Hand program that will financially aid gas district customers. Get all the…
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The Apopka Chief
June 11, 2021
This money is part of a larger project which Orange County Commissioner District 2 Christine Moore started in early 2019 to remove aging septic systems. See…
The Apopka Chief
June 11, 2021
City officials and AdventHealth representatives cut the ribbon for a new outdoor fitness area on Tuesday, June 8, at the Northwest Recreation Complex on Jason Dwelley…
The Apopka Chief
June 11, 2021
Small business owner, Glorimar Gonzalez (GG), operates out of Apopka, FL and is founder of “GG Buys Houses”. Originating out of Sterling, VA, “GG Buys Houses”…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
June 11, 2021
Hello Folks, In case you haven’t noticed, summer has arrived in Florida. The days are gettin’ warmer and the temps are goin’ up. We are just…
The Apopka Chief
June 4, 2021
The Apopka High School boys basketball program will once again host two, one-week camps in June for youngsters, and space is still available, Including next week.…
The Apopka Chief
June 4, 2021
Read more on the Apopka VFW officers installation on page 6B.
The Apopka Chief
June 4, 2021
View photos of the Memorial Day ceremony at Edgewood Cemetery on page 1B.
King Buffet Chinese Restaurant
King Buffet Chinese Restaurant offers foods from all the brilliant Asian cuisinesThe Apopka Chief
November 22, 2019
You do not have to drive far to find authentic and delicious tasting Chinese cuisine in Apopka. King Buffet Chinese Restaurant’s convenient location and affordable prices…
Mustangs meet Tavares..The Apopka Chief
November 22, 2019
Wekiva Mustangs girls soccer midfielder Areli Patricio (10) jumps to control the ball Monday, November 18, during an 8-0 victory over the Tavares Bulldogs. Looking are…
Wekiva girls basketball team ready to defend its state titleThe Apopka Chief
November 22, 2019
The Wekiva Mustangs girls basketball team is in the best possible situation to repeat as state champions as the new season begins.
VFW plans grand opening for newly renovated museumThe Apopka Chief
November 22, 2019
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 plans to host the grand opening of its newly renovated museum – featuring new bookshelves and storage space for war…
Orange Lodge #36 donates turkeysThe Apopka Chief
November 22, 2019
The Free and Accepted Masons of Orange Lodge #36 donated turkeys to First Baptist Church of Apopka for their Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Find out how…
Zaxby’s restaurant holds ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
November 22, 2019
A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday, November 20, for the recently opened Zaxby’s restaurant. Read more on the ribbon cutting on page 4B.
SpaceBox Storage holds ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
November 22, 2019
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday, November 15, at SpaceBox Storage. Read more on the ribbon cutting on page 4B.
Cooler weather makes it more pleasant while we are fishin’The Apopka Chief
November 15, 2019
Hello Folks, Well, we got some cooler weather this week and more cooler weather is on the way soon. I don’t know about you, but I’m…
This season let your pet vacation at a true Pet Resort – Pet Care Center of ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
November 15, 2019
Pet Care Center of Apopka features Central Florida Vet’s premier pet resort, providing dog and cat boarding. This location is a full-service veterinary hospital and has…
Darters overcome rain, penalties, turnovers in playoffsThe Apopka Chief
November 15, 2019
It was a first-round playoff game with lots of rain that produced plenty of issues on both sides, including turnovers, kicking-game mistakes, and penalties …  …