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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
February 26, 2021
The Apopka High School Drama Department recently wrapped up its production of “Clue” under the direction of the drama instructor.  More on page 3A.
The Apopka Chief
February 26, 2021
The Apopka wrestlers had an impressive showing against the seven other teams competing at the tournament. See details on page 1B.
The Apopka Chief
February 26, 2021
The Apopka Blue Darters baseball team kept its record spotless over the past week. See this story in Sports, page 1B.
The Apopka Chief
February 26, 2021
Mustangs came home with a huge victory.  From stepping off the bus, the players were focused and ready to play. Read this story on page 1B.
The Apopka Chief
February 26, 2021
The Blue Darters were led by senior captains Sean Hirst and Ryan McConnell. Read more on page 1B.
The Apopka Chief
February 26, 2021
A Wekiwa Springs State Park ranger, who is also an Apopka resident, received an award from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for her skills in instructing visitors about the park’s…
The Apopka Chief
February 26, 2021
Chamber of Commerce sponsors breakfast event…  More on page 1A.
The Apopka Chief
February 26, 2021
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson wants to have Camp Wewa – currently owned by the Central Florida YMCA – under the city’s ownership by summer and have…
The Apopka Chief
February 26, 2021
KIDZDANCE is now in their 20th year teaching children’s dance in Apopka. Voted the number one dance studio in the Best of Apopka since it began…
The Apopka Chief
February 26, 2021
An alligator suns on a bank along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive earlier in February. An 11-mile, one-way drive, LAWD is open each Friday through Sunday…
Drier days following several rainy days in a rowThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
June 21, 2019
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Hello Folks, We have been gettin’ rain and that’s a good thing. We are havin’ some drier days now, but if you get on the water…
Apopka Hallelujah Clowns fundraiser
Hallelujah Clowns raise funds for travel expenses to MontanaThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
June 21, 2019
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The Hallelujah Clowns, a traveling Christian clown troupe, is hosting a fundraiser to help its mission team with travel expenses to Wolfpoint, Montana. in July for…
American Eagle Day Avian Reconditioning Center
Guests can meet Ike the American Bald Eagle at ARCThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
June 21, 2019
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Guests can meet residential bald eagle Ike and learn fun facts about the United States’ national symbol on American Eagle Day, a celebration of the bald…
Apopka police get OK to purchase 2 drones; policy set, training aheadThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
June 21, 2019
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The Apopka Police Department will purchase two drones for $7,681 after unanimous approval was given by the City Council Wednesday, June 19, at the council’s regular…
Pastor David Schorejs First Baptist Church of Apopka
Apopka pastor lives out his faith after his brother and wife die four days apartThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
June 21, 2019
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“…Listen, God is there. He’ll get you through. You can find the strength. Not that you won’t weep, not that you won’t have moments you don’t…
semi tractor-trailer overturned State Road 429 U.S. Highway 441
Semi loses load on SR 429 rampThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
June 21, 2019
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A semi tractor-trailer overturned onto its side in the early-morning hours of Wednesday, June 19, on the ramp to southbound State Road 429 at U.S. Highway…
Nonprofit will build townhomes in ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
June 21, 2019
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Since launching nearly 15 years ago to provide low-to-moderate-income homes in an historical Winter Park district that was quickly being developed and priced out of range…
Madison Zavitz Miss Apopka send-off
Miss Apopka send offThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
June 21, 2019
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On Thursday, June 13, Madison Zavitz, Miss Apopka, was given the official send-off for the Miss Florida Pageant.
Central Florida Preparatory School relocating apopka
Private school plans to move from Gotha area to Apopka next yearThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
June 21, 2019
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With a growing student enrollment and a booming market in the Apopka area, Central Florida Preparatory School, a K-12 private school, sees the opportunity to expand its campus by relocating…
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District is celebrating 60 years of excellenceThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
June 14, 2019
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A letter from Lake Apopka Natural Gas District  General Manager and CEO Samuel Davis, Jr. In 1957, forward-looking officials from Apopka, Clermont, and Winter Garden recognized…



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