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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 21, 2021
Taking care of your car throughout its life isn’t always easy. You might lose track of the maintenance schedule when you’re busy or you might put…
The Apopka Chief
May 21, 2021
Apopka’s Antwone Robinson tackles a Winter Park ball carrier that hurdled a teammate during the Darters’ single quarter game.
The Apopka Chief
May 21, 2021
While many states experience snowfall and frigid winter temperatures, Florida is home to tropical climate year-round. However, that consistent warm weather and the state’s proximity to…
The Apopka Chief
May 21, 2021
Summer is right around the corner and with it comes the dreaded hurricane season. While the start of hurricane season officially starts June 1, now is…
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The Apopka Chief
May 21, 2021
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great weekend and you got a chance to do some fishin’. The bluegills and shellcrackers are bitin’ in most…
The Apopka Chief
May 14, 2021
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson took a one-day trip to Tallahassee this week looking to get state financial help on a couple of big-dollar projects. Read the…
The Apopka Chief
May 14, 2021
Cameron Duke, head football coach at Edgewater High School, won a two-year lease on a 2021 Ford Ranger pickup truck from Mullinax Ford of Apopka. More…
The Apopka Chief
May 14, 2021
Preston Walls of Apopka, a 138-pound wrestler for Lake Highland Prep in Orlando, signed in April to wrestle at Virginia Tech.  More on 1B.
The Apopka Chief
May 14, 2021
At the United States Bowling Congress’ Intercollegiate Singles Championship (ISC), Pete Vergos excelled. Find out how he plaed on page 1A.
The Apopka Chief
May 14, 2021
An alligator has its mouth wide open along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive near the historic pumphouse. Read more on the drive on page 1A.
Apopka records 3rd shutout of seasonThe Apopka Chief
October 25, 2019
Evans managed just 13 rushing yards and 49 yards through the air, as the Apopka defense dominated from start to finish. Find out the final score…
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AdventHealth, Seminole County to open first-of-its-kind addictions recovery center to fight opioidsThe Apopka Chief
October 25, 2019
AdventHealth, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, Seminole County EMS/Fire Rescue, and the Board of County Commissioners are launching a unique partnership to combat the opioid epidemic.…
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Breast Cancer Awareness at Beef ‘O’ Brady’sThe Apopka Chief
October 25, 2019
The Apopka firefighters and police officers, as well as the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, teamed up with Debbie Turner Cancer Care & Resource Center for…
Church plans to build new sanctuaryThe Apopka Chief
October 25, 2019
Grace Gospel Church, located at the northwest corner of Sixth Street and Alabama Avenue, is moving through the city of Apopka process to build a new…
City looking to legislature for $1 million to aid in birding parkThe Apopka Chief
October 25, 2019
As a joint venture between the city of Apopka and the Orange Audubon Society, the birding park will have several amenities. Read more on page 7A.
UF graduate student helps dog survive while in ThailandThe Apopka Chief
October 25, 2019
While participating in a summer research project in Thailand in 2018, a University of Florida graduate student discovered a rarely diagnosed and often fatal infection, known…
Apopka girls making their own noise in bowling circlesThe Apopka Chief
October 18, 2019
Apopka has compiled and forged the best record since the FHSAA began sanctioning the sport in 2003. Read more about the season…
Blue Darters use strong defense to outlast district rival W. OrangeThe Apopka Chief
October 18, 2019
As it has all season, the Apopka defense allowed precious little rushing yardage and snuffed out any chances of a successful West Orange passing attack with…
Specks are bitin’, bass not as muchThe Apopka Chief
October 18, 2019
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great weekend and you are lookin’ forward to gettin’ on the water and catchin’ some fish. Kyle at Bitter’s…
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UF/IFAS opportunities offered to local studentsThe Apopka Chief
October 18, 2019
Central Florida is home to Orlando and its world-renowned theme parks. One of the fastest-growing urban centers in the U.S., the city is a short drive…