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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
April 23, 2021
On senior night, Emily Hunter (c) stands with her family, teammates and coaches. Read more on the games the AHS Softball team participated in on page…
The Apopka Chief
April 23, 2021
Individual tickets and table sponsorships are available for purchase for the annual Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast scheduled for Thursday, May 6, at the Apopka Community Center/VFW…
The Apopka Chief
April 23, 2021
The Wekiva High School Joyce Poole chapter of the National Honor Society recently raised money for the Second Harvest Food Bank. Read more on page 7A.
The Apopka Chief
April 23, 2021
Chick-fil-A has been a very faithful Partner in Education to Wekiva High School since the school opened in 2007. Recently, the restaurant made a very sizable donation…
The Apopka Chief
April 23, 2021
The city of Apopka is considering how to upgrade, enhance, and expand in and around the Northwest Recreation Complex, and is seeking public input in the…
The Apopka Chief
April 23, 2021
Read about the game between the Darters and the Bulldogs that lead to the Darter’s placement at the district tournament on page 1.
The Apopka Chief
April 23, 2021
Apopka Blue Darters baseball player Matt Prevesk, shown receiving congratulations after hitting a home run, has been selected as the district player of the year. Read…
The Apopka Chief
April 23, 2021
A community event was held to recognize the achievements of the Apopka Billie Dean Community Garden.  Read the full story on page 12A
The Apopka Chief
April 23, 2021
Just like the rest of us, Apopka Blue Darters football coach Jeff Rolson is ready to put the pandemic in the rearview mirror as his team…
The Apopka Chief
April 16, 2021
Bailey Callahan sings Saturday, April 10, during the Apopka Showcase concert at the amphitheater at the Northwest Recreation Complex. Callahan was the headliner for the day.…
Spencer Allport, former Apopka boy, making it big on TV showThe Apopka Chief
September 20, 2019
From performing in Apopka school productions to landing a series regular role on a new network TV show, Spencer Allport, 11, has watched his star rise…
Robotic surgery being performed at Apopka hospitalThe Apopka Chief
September 20, 2019
Ushering in the future, AdventHealth hospital in Apopka is taking general surgery to the next level by leveraging a revolutionary medical technology – robotic-assisted surgery. Read…
Hurricane Dorian put a damper on fishin’ in our areaThe Apopka Chief
September 13, 2019
Hello Folks, It’s great to be back after nine days of Dorian. I didn’t have any good reports on fishin’ to report on, because a lot of folks…
Wekiva, East River Falcons will meet in Metro contestThe Apopka Chief
September 13, 2019
Kickoff is scheduled today, Friday, September 13, for 7 p.m.. Located just south of Colonial Drive in east Orlando, East River will host.
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Darters will face Ocoee in district game after having played just onceThe Apopka Chief
September 13, 2019
Since this iteration of Ocoee High School opened in 2005, the 1-0 Apopka Blue Darters and Knights have played 12 times with Apopka not only winning…
Apopkan shines in college soccer programThe Apopka Chief
September 13, 2019
Covenant College men’s soccer senior goalkeeper Paul Lemay of Apopka was named USA South Defensive Player of the Week. Read more about Paul.
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Awareness fundraiser for rare disease will be held Sept. 28The Apopka Chief
September 13, 2019
An Apopka mother of two sons is organizing a walk-and-roll event to raise research funds and awareness for two rare disorders that affect the brain, skull,…
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church of Apopka Recovery at the Hope Conference
Church will host Recovery at the Hope ConferenceThe Apopka Chief
September 13, 2019
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church of Apopka will host the Recovery at the Hope Conference Saturday, October 12, from 8 a.m. to noon. The church is…
Apopka Fire Chief Chuck Carnesale retires
Report: Allegations vs. retired fire chief are inconclusive, unfoundedThe Apopka Chief
September 13, 2019
A 32-page report on the investigation of 11 administrative charges against retired Apopka Fire Chief Chuck Carnesale found that all of the allegations were either inconclusive…
City remembers 9/11 with brief ceremonyThe Apopka Chief
September 13, 2019
The city of Apopka held a brief ceremony Wednesday, September 11, to remember the attacks of September 11, 2001, where Islamic terrorists hijacked four American airplanes,…