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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 16, 2021
Dancers from Apopka studio KidzDance competed in March against others from dozens of studios around the state for honors at Showstopper, the largest dance competition in…
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April 16, 2021
The Apopka Blue Darters softball team bounced back. Read on 1B.
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April 16, 2021
Personnel from the Apopka Fire Department presented Loaves & Fishes with a donation to help the Apopka faith-based social services agency with its mission to help…
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April 16, 2021
Photos on pages 3B , 6B and 10B. APK baseball APK volleyball APK/WHS flag football
The Apopka Chief
April 16, 2021
Voted the number one dance studio in the Best of Apopka since it began in 2010, KIDZDANCE is considered Central Florida’s only dance and leadership center. …
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
April 16, 2021
Hello Folks, I hope everyone got through the storm on Saturday, April 10, and you are gettin’ ready to do some fishin’. The weather is great…
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April 16, 2021
Every April, Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) joins thousands of public natural gas utilities across the country to celebrate National Safe Digging Month – educating…
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April 16, 2021
Kit Land Nelson Park and the Northwest Recreation Complex and amphitheater were abuzz last weekend. Pictures on 10A.
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April 16, 2021
The Apopka Blue Darters girls flag football team defeated the Edgewater Eagles in a contest between the two squads. See 10B.
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April 16, 2021
Spring is here, and summer is fast approaching. Now is the time to have your trees professionally inspected so you can enjoy a safe and beautiful…
Wekiva Mustangs football team
Mustangs put up 35 in a row in victoryThe Apopka Chief
August 30, 2019
If anyone had doubts as to the Wekiva Mustangs football team’s ability to compete at the same level as during the previous three seasons, the answer…
Wekiva Mustangs football team West Orange Warriors
Wekiva hosts West Orange Warriors in home openerThe Apopka Chief
August 30, 2019
A number of familiar foes remain on the schedule even though the Wekiva Mustangs football team has moved to Class 7A.
After you prepare for storm, take some time to go fishin’ in our lakesThe Apopka Chief
August 30, 2019
Hello Folks, I hope you had a great week and as we look forward to Labor Day weekend, it sounds like we are gonna get some…
Robert W. “Bob” Caldwell III 2019 Humanitarian of the Year
Realtors name Apopkan humanitarian of yearThe Apopka Chief
August 30, 2019
Longtime Apopka-area resident ORRA Past President Robert W. “Bob” Caldwell III, Caldwell Realty Services, has been named 2019 Humanitarian of the Year by Florida Realtors. Discover how…
apopka Next Step Foundation site homeless assistance
Foundation seeking site to help homelessThe Apopka Chief
August 30, 2019
The Next Step Foundation is speaking with Mayor Bryan Nelson about securing a central location, a service arm of the foundation that will be named the…
Apopka Fire Chief Chuck Carnesale retires
Apopka fire chief retires after 30 years with fire departmentThe Apopka Chief
August 30, 2019
Saying it was his choice, Apopka Fire Chief Chuck Carnesale told Mayor Bryan Nelson that he is retiring from his position as of today, Friday, August…
Apopka woman receives top foliage industry awardThe Apopka Chief
August 30, 2019
Apopka native Ginger Goff received the Gene A. Batson Award at the Florida Nursery, Growers. Read about what qualified her to receive such a high honor.…
Coca-Cola apopka warehouse groundbreaking ceremony
Ground broken for large warehouseThe Apopka Chief
August 30, 2019
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson (second from left), as well as City Commissioner Doug Bankson (fourth from right) and Commissioner Kyle Becker (fifth from right) joined officials…
Sheeler Auto Repair
For over 20 years, Sheeler Auto Repair has been keeping families safe on the roadThe Apopka Chief
August 23, 2019
With the new school year here and autumn just around the corner, there will be shorter days, cooler temperatures, and more travel time on the road.…
Former Darter playing in NFLThe Apopka Chief
August 23, 2019
Former Apopka Blue Darter star Chandler Cox (38) is playing for the National Football League’s Miami Dolphins. For more pictures check out page 7C.