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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 9, 2021
Looking to sell the fixed base operations (FBO) at Orlando Apopka Airport, the Apopka City Council Wednesday, April 7, unanimously approved a bid to sell the…
The Apopka Chief
April 9, 2021
A pair of common gallinules have a bit of a disagreement recently on one of the canal at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.
The Apopka Chief
April 9, 2021
For 20 years, when spring comes, the feeling of that time of the year pervades the Apopka area as the Apopka Fair draws near.  Read about…
The Apopka Chief
April 9, 2021
Thirteen foliage specialists will appear in the 59th annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival, showcasing landscape plants, vegetables, and more. Per tradition, the Apopka Art and Foliage…
The Apopka Chief
April 9, 2021
To Dr. Kevin Baird, the upcoming annual National Day of Prayer is “a great moment” to promote unity.  See more on 3A.
The Apopka Chief
April 9, 2021
Retail Services Specialist 3rd Class Thanks Alcius, (l) from Apopka, and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Cheyenne Mosteiro, from Long Beach, Calif., provide medical assistance to Logistics…
The Apopka Chief
April 9, 2021
The Apopka Blue Darters softball team picked up three victories over the past week, Read more on these games on page 1B.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
April 9, 2021
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is enjoyin’ the last of the cooler weather we have been havin’. The days aren’t too hot and the fishin’ has…
The Apopka Chief
April 9, 2021
An Apopka man turned himself in on Monday, April 5, on charges related to a hit-and-run fatal crash. See the story on 8A.
The Apopka Chief
April 9, 2021
Apopka Police Officer Quinton Nedd was recognized on the floor of the Florida Legislature House of Representatives as the Officer of the Day. More on 6A.
Wekiva gradThe Apopka Chief
August 23, 2019
Read about Wekiva High graduate Logan Gilbert was named the Texas League Pitcher of the Week for August 12-18.
When the rains come, the next day seems to start out just a little bit coolerThe Apopka Chief
August 23, 2019
Hello Folks, I think it might just be me, but after some of the rains we have been havin’ I notice the next mornin’ it’s been…
Apopka August 2019 Homeowners Association of the Month
Wekiva Springs Estates is HOA of the MonthThe Apopka Chief
August 23, 2019
The August 2019 Homeowners Association (HOA) of the Month in the greater Apopka area is Wekiva Springs Estates. Read more on the award-winning board on page…
apopka high school drama department officers 2019
AHS drama officersThe Apopka Chief
August 23, 2019
The room was overflowing with aspiring actors and technicians ready to start a brand new school year. As the first order of business, they held elections…
Kyle Becker, city of Apopka commissioner
High grass on Apopka’s rights-of-way grows into frustration for city officialsThe Apopka Chief
August 23, 2019
Overgrown grass in the city of Apopka’s rights-of-way became a hot topic Wednesday, August 21, at the City Council meeting as city commissioners and others expressed…
John Land Gala guest speaker Eddie Brown
Apopka-born financier will be speaker at galaThe Apopka Chief
August 23, 2019
The guest speaker is Apopka native Eddie C. Brown, CFA, CIC. Brown is the founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Brown Capital Management, located in…
City board looks to use funds to redevelop downtown ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
August 23, 2019
The city of Apopka’s Community Redevelopment Agency Board unanimously approved two resolutions, including one that greenlights the $2.24 million budget for fiscal year 2019-2020 to include coverage of six CRA assistance…
Salary study for city slices number of pay categoriesThe Apopka Chief
August 23, 2019
A new salary and job classification study for city employees was presented to the Apopka City Council at its meeting on Wednesday, August 21. Jennifer Vickrey…
Apopka High bowlers looking to begin new streak of state championshipsThe Apopka Chief
August 16, 2019
Last November, members of the Apopka Blue Darters boys bowling team walked off the alley not sure what to do.  Discover why on 1C.
You only get one set of eyes, so let Optical Eyeland help you protect themThe Apopka Chief
August 16, 2019
There is no question that the Florida sun’s reflection and harmful glare can be hard on your eyes. Light can be both harmful and beneficial for…