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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
January 8, 2021
Do you need help with a child custody or divorce case or special events security? Is your vehicle or your child’s vehicle being tracked by a…
The Apopka Chief
January 8, 2021
Even though the event format was changed, participating in the 2020 Florida Prospects Holiday Showcase was important. Read more on 1B.
The Apopka Chief
January 8, 2021
State Rep. Keith Truenow, a District 31 Republican from Eustis who represents the northern part of Apopka was introduced by Mayor Bryan Nelson on Wednesday, January…
The Apopka Chief
January 8, 2021
While there was little competition between the Blue Darters and Braves, Apopka coach Brittany Hardy was happy just for her girls to be able to play…
Rob Agrusa Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce
The Apopka Chief
January 8, 2021
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce is saying farewell to its current president.  See more on 1A.
The Apopka Chief
January 8, 2021
After having not played due to coronavirus issues, the Blue Darters were able to get back on the court. Read about the game on 1B.
The Apopka Chief
January 8, 2021
Heading into the national championship game, my picks for the college bowl games have hit a new level of inaccuracy with only four correct picks out…
The Apopka Chief
December 31, 2020
A nurse prepares to give Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings a COVID-19 vaccine shot. Read more on page 1A.
The Apopka Chief
December 31, 2020
An alligator suns itself along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive in Apopka. Read more on the Wildlife Drive on page 1A.
The Apopka Chief
December 31, 2020
Julia Shepherd is on a path to becoming Apopka’s first female Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America organization. As a requirement…
Apopka Rotary Club gives supplies to schoolsThe Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
The Walmart Supercenter of Apopka, the Apopka Rotary Club donated boxes of school supplies to 11 area schools…Read more on 6A.
State rules keep commissioners from discussing changesThe Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
The ruling was established many years ago by a court case…Read more on 9A.
Three Apopkans on Orange County Citizens Safety Task ForceThe Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
The task force will meet Friday, November 6, from 1:30-3 p.m. at Barnett Park Magic Gymnasium…See more on 11A.
New Apopka Rotary Club memberThe Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
The Apopka Rotary Club welcomed new member Tony Eveland...
A morning strollThe Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
A glossy ibis takes a walk along the bank of a canal on the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The free, 11-mile, one-way drive is open from…
Apopka A.O.K. Tire Mart
A.O.K. Tire Mart has been providing quality car care in Apopka since 1988The Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
The team at A.O.K. Tire Mart wants to make sure your family outings are safe ones. Make sure your vehicle is prepared for the busy roads…
Not sure what to doThe Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
A great blue heron along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive caught a snapping turtle and isn’t sure what to do with it. We’re not sure if…
Dream Lake Elementary teacher is county finalist for Teacher of YearThe Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
A fourth-grade English language arts teacher from Dream Lake Elementary School has been named a finalist for the Teacher of the Year award by Orange County…
Apopka woman is named as the District 2 Citizen of Year by County Comm. MooreThe Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
Leigh Blackwelder Burritt of Apopka was named the District 2 Citizen of the Year.  See more on 3A.
Citizens help spruce up police headquartersThe Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
The Apopka Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association (ACPAAA) has completed the next step of the group’s 9/11 Beautification Project at the Apopka Police Department. Read about…