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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
December 18, 2020
The Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team has gotten off to a perfect start – at least in terms of winning games. Read more on page…
The Apopka Chief
December 18, 2020
And Apopka has positioned itself to return to the FHSAA postseason tournament this season. Read this story on page 1B.
The Apopka Chief
December 18, 2020
It’s strange to say this, but I felt the Apopka Blue Darters football team played its most complete game of this season in the 28-24 Class…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
December 18, 2020
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and you are gettin’ ready for the Christmas holidays. It won’t be long until Santa gets…
The Apopka Chief
December 18, 2020
With the holiday season in full swing, every family is busy trying to make it “the most wonderful time of the year” for their loved ones.…
The Apopka Chief
December 18, 2020
The Foliage Sertoma Club and Apopka Elks Club co-sponsored a food and toy giveaway, where 60 families from six local schools received a food basket. Read…
The Apopka Chief
December 18, 2020
Emery Medical Solutions provides diagnostic imaging along with upgraded equipment that has the latest available imaging technology. Emery Medical Solutions opened in 2005, and the Chamber…
The Apopka Chief
December 18, 2020
Orange County Commissioner District 2 Christine Moore (r) awards Traffic Engineering Project Manager Lauren Torres a District 2 Commemorative Coin. Read more on page 11A.
The Apopka Chief
December 18, 2020
For the first time in four months, there is a full complement of city commissioners on the Apopka City Council as Diane Velazquez was sworn-in Wednesday,…
The Apopka Chief
December 18, 2020
A ribbon cutting was held December 9 at Quick Sell Auto. Read more on page 11A.
Apopka police recover a stolen car, make large pot, guns bustThe Apopka Chief
April 5, 2019
While having a stolen car under surveillance, Apopka police uncovered a large-scale drug operation. Find out how much drugs and stolen items were recovered and who…
Lake Apopka North Shore levee
Work begun on Lake Apopka shore leveeThe Apopka Chief
April 5, 2019
Work is under way to reconstruct about 4.4 miles of levee at the Lake Apopka North Shore. Find out what the levee’s purpose will be and…
2019 Orange County Regional Economic Summit
Regional economic summit draws about 700 to convention centerThe Apopka Chief
April 5, 2019
More than 700 attendees and community leaders attended the 2019 Orange County Regional Economic Summit to get an update on the regional economy. Find out how…
Pick your color, choose your style of transition signature and mirror lenses at Optical EyelandThe Apopka Chief
March 29, 2019
There is no question that the Florida sun reflection and glare can be hard on your eyes. And, you can always benefit from seeing life with…
Apopka A.O.K. Tire Mart
A.O.K. Tire Mart is prepared to make sure your family trips are safe onesThe Apopka Chief
March 29, 2019
The team at A.O.K. Tire Mart wants to make sure your family outings are safe ones. A.O.K. Tire Mart is Apopka’s choice for knowledgeable personnel, and…
Apopka Blue Darters coach rolson
New AHS football coach looking toward spring practiceThe Apopka Chief
March 29, 2019
After having been at Apopka High School for about six weeks now, Rolson has had time to meet with his coaches and players, and has an…
Blue Darters play against West OrangeThe Apopka Chief
March 29, 2019
“Spring break week was a good experience for our ballclub,” Apopka coach Mike McDaniel said. “We learned a lot about our team and each other. The…
New Apopka fire truckThe Apopka Chief
March 29, 2019
The Apopka Fire Department received its new ladder truck Thursday, March 28. The firetruck had a 78-foot top-mounted ladder and is capable of carrying 500 gallons…
High school students take part in Orange County leadership summitThe Apopka Chief
March 29, 2019
Students from Apopka and Wekiva high schools were among the hundreds of Orange County high school students who were shuttled to Valencia College’s West Campus for…
Road work near city center will change traffic flow at U.S. 441-SR 436 mergeThe Apopka Chief
March 29, 2019
Work has begun on the roadway improvements designed to allow access to the city center near the intersection of U.S. Highway 441 and State Road 436.The…