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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
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.…
The Apopka Chief
April 16, 2021
A young girl takes her turn on a ride at the Apopka Fair that was held at Kit Land Nelson Park in Apopka Thursday, April 8,…
The Apopka Chief
April 16, 2021
Several proposed development projects went through the scrutiny of city of Apopka staff during the weekly Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting, including residential, restaurant, and warehouse…
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April 16, 2021
Apopka’s Dennis Morgan goes up to slam the volleyball Tuesday, April 13, in the Blue Darters’ meet with the Evans Trojans. The Darters sport an 8-1…
The Apopka Chief
April 16, 2021
Steak Parmesan is wonderfully flavorful. This recipe comes to us from Brenda Payne in Pot Pourri, from Food Favorites of Plains, Georgia. From our friends in…
The Apopka Chief
April 16, 2021
Cissy Roybal Heaton’s artistic versatility stretches across several media, but her favorite medium is glass. Read more on this festival artist feature on page 1A.
The Apopka Chief
April 16, 2021
The Apopka Blue Darters girls lacrosse team played the Wekiva Mustangs on Monday, April 12, in a District 2A-3 tournament quarterfinal contest.  See 1B.
The Apopka Chief
April 16, 2021
Individual tickets and table sponsorships are now available for purchase for the annual Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. Get all the details on page 1A.
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April 16, 2021
Linda Laurendeau was named the winner of the Apopka Proud Citizen’s Service to Mankind Award at the Apopka Proud Dinner reception. Read more on the Sertoma…
Looking prettyThe Apopka Chief
February 5, 2021
A green heron may be looking at its reflection in a canal along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, but it’s more likely looking for something to…
Season ends for AHS girls basketballThe Apopka Chief
February 5, 2021
West Orange used a run in the third quarter to take control of the game. Read this sports story on page 1B.
Community center gets renovationsThe Apopka Chief
February 5, 2021
The renovations of the Apopka Community Center/Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 post home are nearly done. See page 12A for more.
Blue Darters face Evans in District TourneyThe Apopka Chief
February 5, 2021
Apopka’s Mason Andretti keeps the ball ahead of an Evans player in the first round of the District 7A-3 tournament. More photos of district  games on 6B.
Tax dollars from state even lower than predictedThe Apopka Chief
February 5, 2021
The tax dollars the city of Apopka receives from the state government each month continue to be much lower than last year, but also a little…
City attorney social media proposal postponed 2 weeks by City CouncilThe Apopka Chief
February 5, 2021
The adoption of a proposed policy for the city of Apopka’s social media pages was postponed for two weeks. Read about the proposal details on page…
Wekiva girls successfully begin postseason journeyThe Apopka Chief
February 5, 2021
“Mentally sharp teams win during the postseason,” Coach Butts said. Read more on page 1B.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Cold weather affects fishin’The Apopka Chief
February 5, 2021
Hello Folks, Well, we had a great endin’ to January and the fishin’ was goin’ really good. Then February started this week and the wind and…
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Chamber president reflects before moving on in careerThe Apopka Chief
February 4, 2021
Throughout his career, Agrusa has been a business advocate who built relationships between professionals and entities of varying sectors. Read this story on page 11A.
Gray alligator near Lake ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
January 29, 2021
An unusual gray-colored alligator rests on the bank of a canal along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. This photograph was taken by Pat Stanley of Apopka.…