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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
May 28, 2021
As one of two recipients of this year’s Pillar Award, Bunnie Acree Schorejs credits God for all she has done. Read the full story on page…
The Apopka Chief
May 28, 2021
The Apopka Woman’s Club granted four college-bound students and one Apopka resident planning to continue her adult education. Read more on page 5A.
The Apopka Chief
May 21, 2021
Rotary Club of Apopka welcomed new members at its May 13 club meeting. Find out more on page 7A.
The Apopka Chief
May 21, 2021
Apopka defensive lineman Michael Spain strips the ball from Dr. Phillips quarterback Jojo Patti. Read more on the game on page 1B.
The Apopka Chief
May 21, 2021
The Apopka Memorial Middle School Battle of the Books Team recently completed three rounds of competition to move on to the final battle. Read more about…
The Apopka Chief
May 21, 2021
Industrial warehouses are popping up left and right in the city of Apopka with all of them having one thing in common – State Road 429.…
The Apopka Chief
May 21, 2021
A historical clock that was once a centerpiece of the former State Bank of Apopka was unveiled in its new location. The clock was restored by…
The Apopka Chief
May 21, 2021
Some statistics regarding children and teens’ device usage are eye opening, to say the least. Angela and Adam Shaw will conduct the free seminar. Get all…
The Apopka Chief
May 21, 2021
As CEO of AdventHealth Apopka, Tim Clark said the hospitals role during COVID19 has been to ensure that the hospital became “the voice of calm and…
The Apopka Chief
May 21, 2021
Apopka basketball coach Scott Williams and the Blue Darters will host two weeks of youth camps. Get all the details on page 1B.
Ahapopka field tripThe Apopka Chief
November 1, 2019
On Monday, October 28, Orange County Commissioner District 2 Christine Moore, Apopka City Mayor Bryan Nelson, Orange County Public Schools District 7 School Board Member Melissa…
Owner of defunct Errol Estate Country Club now seeking a buyerThe Apopka Chief
November 1, 2019
The owner of the golf course at Errol Estate no longer has a desire to develop it and instead wants to offload it to a buyer, according…
Scenes from the City of Apopka’s Hometown HalloweenThe Apopka Chief
November 1, 2019
Hometown Halloween was held at Kit Land Nelson Park on Saturday, October 26.
WLMS has fall festivalThe Apopka Chief
November 1, 2019
Wolf Lake Middle School held their Fall Festival on Tuesday, October 29. The Rotary Pancake Supper was held in conjunction with the festival. Students danced and…
70 attend to help solve local problemsThe Apopka Chief
November 1, 2019
More than 70 residents attended the Connect Apopka meeting, where they showed determination to solve long-standing community problems while tiring of “outsiders” who don’t reside in…
Winn-Dixie revamps Apopka store, holds ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
November 1, 2019
Winn-Dixie ended an 11-week renovation of its Apopka supermarket Wednesday, October 30, with a ribbon cutting, and a check presentation to the Apopka Fire Department. Rea…
Local Apopka attorney Patrick Smith offers estate-planning servicesThe Apopka Chief
October 25, 2019
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…
Huntington Learning Center
Huntington Learning Center provides skills for your child’s school successThe Apopka Chief
October 25, 2019
Most parents think of tutoring only when their child is struggling, but supplemental education can greatly benefit any student – whether a child is behind in…
Wekiva grad doing wellThe Apopka Chief
October 25, 2019
Norell Pollard, a 2018 Wekiva High School graduate, is making his mark as a true freshman for the Virginia Tech football team. Here, Pollard sacks Miami…
Apopka High School student athletic trainersThe Apopka Chief
October 25, 2019
The Apopka High School student athletic trainers for the 2019-2020 school year are, (l-r), Shekinah Leonce, Ronise Desamour, Quenton Lane, Kiera Paul, Kaira Thevenin, Faith Evans,…