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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 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…
The Apopka Chief
February 5, 2021
“Mentally sharp teams win during the postseason,” Coach Butts said. Read more on page 1B.
Jim Keck Goin' 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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The 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.
The 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.…
The Apopka Chief
January 29, 2021
Known as the Connelly house, this building at 368 N. Park Ave., is located on the northeast shore of Dream Lake in Apopka. Get all the…
The Apopka Chief
January 29, 2021
With a versatile 25-year career in the Apopka Police Department under his belt, Jerome Miller is ready for his new position as deputy police chief. Read…
The Apopka Chief
January 29, 2021
City of Apopka officials toured the 70-acre Camp Wewa facility to determine whether it would be economically feasible to do a land swap. See details on page 1A.
The Apopka Chief
January 29, 2021
The robotics teams from Apopka High School hosted 23 teams from Central Florida in a VEX robotics tournament.
The Apopka Chief
January 29, 2021
The two city of Apopka representatives on the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Board of Directors were elected chairman and vice chairman during the board’s monthly…
apopka City center developer’s fee
City center developer’s fee not paid by city after attorney says fee not allowedThe Apopka Chief
May 17, 2019
“Accordingly, unless your company can provide another rationale for the additional fee, I have proposed a modified budget as set forth.” Find out how much the…
apopka city three proposed developments
Apopka’s development staff looks at three proposed projectsThe Apopka Chief
May 17, 2019
The city’s Development Review Committee saw three proposed developments again, two of them residential on the southwest side of town and one commercial on the northwest…
Farmworker Association of Florida protest
Farmworkers protest against state legislationThe Apopka Chief
May 17, 2019
Those participating in the protest show a Spanish-language banner explaining their position. The Farmworker Association of Florida showed its agreements with immigrants who oppose a bill.…
Artificial intelligence may have future to help citrusThe Apopka Chief
May 17, 2019
Precision agriculture engineer Yiannis Ampatzidis sees a day when citrus farmers use artificial intelligence to detect the pin-sized insects that can infect the fruit’s trees with…
Rain helps bring water levels back upThe Apopka Chief
May 10, 2019
Hello Folks, Well, we finally got some much-needed rain last week. I sure hope we can get some this week as well. The lakes are down…
Apopka Blue Darters girls softball
Blue Darters win district title over rival West OrangeThe Apopka Chief
May 10, 2019
The Apopka Blue Darters (24-1) are district champion for the first time in five seasons.
Apopka Blue Darters girls baseball
Apopka softball’s season continues with regional winThe Apopka Chief
May 10, 2019
The FHSAA Class 9A postseason tournament began with a taking care of business like performance by the Apopka Blue Darters.
Wekiva flag football
Wekiva flag football’s season ends in regional semifinalThe Apopka Chief
May 10, 2019
The Fleming Island Golden Eagles’ overwhelmed and in the process brought the 2019 season to an end for the Wekiva Mustangs during the regional semifinal round…
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Blue Darters down Wekiva in first district tournament gameThe Apopka Chief
May 10, 2019
Apopka starter Jared Tyner limited Wekiva to one hit and the Blue Darters pounded out a dozen hits.
apopka Blue Darters baseball
Baseball season ends for Darters in loss to OlympiaThe Apopka Chief
May 10, 2019
The Blue Darters did have a six-game winning streak toward the end of the season, finishing 12-15, including a forfeit victory.