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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
March 12, 2021
The ethics commission considered the complaint filed by a former resident of Apopka at its Friday, March 5. Get the full details on page 1A.
The Apopka Chief
March 12, 2021
Construction has begun for Apopka’s new and first K-8 relief school that will relieve student overcapacity in the northwest Apopka area. Read more on the project…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
March 12, 2021
Hello Folks, They say that if you hang around long enough, the weather will change in Florida and it did. I would say that March came…
The Apopka Chief
March 12, 2021
We are excited to announce the opening of Baptiste Dentistry for Kids in Apopka! For years, patients have been asking Dr. Andre Baptiste if his office…
The Apopka Chief
March 12, 2021
Through its affiliations with private and governmental agencies, City of Destiny, a church at the southern area of Apopka, has regular food distribution events. This week,…
The Apopka Chief
March 12, 2021
Master Muffler & Brake Center, located at 1000 E. Semoran Boulevard, near the corner of Sheeler Road and 436, is your friendly neighborhood car service center.…
The Apopka Chief
March 12, 2021
A muck farm worker for several years and a lifelong Apopka resident, Linda Lee conceived the theme of the mural “Labor of Love” as a visual…
The Apopka Chief
March 5, 2021
Apopka’s Anthony DeMilio slides in safely as the ball gets away from the St. Cloud catcher. Read more on the team on page 1B.
The Apopka Chief
March 5, 2021
Aubrey Evans gets high-fives from teammates after the first of her two homers. Find out the outcome of this AHS Softball game on page 1B.
The Apopka Chief
March 5, 2021
​The Apopka High School wrestling team sent 11 wrestlers to the Region 3A-1 tournament. Four Apopka wrestlers were able to advance the state championship. Shown are,…
J & K Automotive, Inc. can help you prepare your car for summer vacationThe Apopka Chief
July 5, 2019
When you have to depend on your car, you know how important a reliable, smooth-running vehicle can be. You need a trusted, consistent, quick-service mechanic close…
Get on the lakes and get some fishin’ during the holidayThe Apopka Chief
July 5, 2019
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a long weekend. As we celebrate our country’s independence this week, please remember all those before us who gave us our…
2019 Miss Florida Pageant Madison Zavitz
Miss Apopka is Top TenThe Apopka Chief
July 5, 2019
Miss Apopka 2019, Madison Zavitz, finished in the Top Ten at the 2019 Miss Florida Pageant held Saturday, June 29 at the RP Funding Center in…
Rotary International District 6980 governor Cindi Cioci
Cindi Cioci is named 2019-2020 governor for Rotary District 6980The Apopka Chief
July 5, 2019
Cindi Cioci of Apopka has been named 2019-2020 district governor for Rotary International District 6980, the first district governor from the Rotary Club of Apopka in…
Wolf Lake K-8 relief school set to open in 2022: New school is moved up OCPS construction listThe Apopka Chief
July 5, 2019
Orange County Public Schools pushed the construction schedule of its first K-8 school in Apopka from 2026 to 2022, which will relieve student overcapacity in the…
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
A snack while swimmingThe Apopka Chief
July 5, 2019
An alligator swims with what appears to be an armored catfish in its mouth in a canal along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The 11-mile, one-way…
New Lovell Elementary principal ready to get going with school yearThe Apopka Chief
July 5, 2019
Before the new school year kicks off, the Lovell Elementary School community will be able to first meet new Principal Sarasty and new Assistant Principal Luz…
Apopka police officers promoted
Apopka police officers promotedThe Apopka Chief
July 5, 2019
Three Apopka police officers were promoted during a brief ceremony Tuesday, July 2, at the Apopka Police Department. Read more on page 3A.
Optical Eyeland
Optical Eyeland in Apopka offers quick tips for summer eye careThe Apopka Chief
June 28, 2019
It’s official – summer is here! Summer can take its toll on your eyes, whether it comes in the form of hay fever, chlorine in swimming…
Associates in Dermatology
Associates in Dermatology is celebrating 30 years of dedicated care to Central FloridiansThe Apopka Chief
June 28, 2019
     Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Associates in Dermatology proudly continues to deliver an unrivaled level of care to patients across numerous Central Florida communities.   …