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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 11, 2020
Unless it’s 100 percent in self-defense, there’s absolutely no reason for a postgame fight. Read Peery's points on 5B.
The Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
As in the years past, this holiday season will surely see an increase in the number of lovable puppies and kittens given as gifts. This gift…
The Apopka Chief
December 4, 2020
Workers get ready to install the mast arms that will hold the traffic signals. See more on 1A
The Apopka Chief
December 4, 2020
A ribbon cutting for Cold-Link Logistics in the Plymouth area of Apopka was held November 20. Find out more on 10A
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December 4, 2020
The city of Apopka’s Community Redevelopment Agency approved a budget amendment totaling $16,996. Find out more on 13A
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December 4, 2020
Parishioners at Church of the Holy Spirit took part in a “Countdown to Advent Outreach. See more on 12A
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December 4, 2020
Development along the Ocoee-Apopka Road with the resulting traffic from that development were discussed Wednesday. Read more on 1A
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December 4, 2020
Gospel Centered Church of Apopka provided Thanksgiving baskets for 10 families at Rock Springs Elementary School, including Publix gift cards for frozen turkeys. Shown are, Mabel…
The Apopka Chief
December 4, 2020
Members of Trinity Baptist Church collected 637 boxes of stuffing mix ahead of Thanksgiving and donated the boxes to Loaves & Fishes. See more on 11A
The Apopka Chief
December 4, 2020
Male (l) and female blue-winged teals swim merrily along a canal along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on Thanksgiving Day.
Jaleesa Leslie
Apopka youth tennis player seeking to spread wingsThe Apopka Chief
March 8, 2019
Apopka’s Jaleesa Leslie is looking to continue her tennis career and eventually become a professional player.
Caleb Stallings
Blue Darters get outstanding outing from top pitcherThe Apopka Chief
March 8, 2019
Last season as a junior, Apopka right-handed pitcher Caleb Stallings was a pleasant surprise for the Blue Darters, fashioning a 6-2 record…
Apopka Self-Help Credit Union branch
Self-Help Credit Union opensThe Apopka Chief
March 8, 2019
A Self-Help Credit Union branch office was opened February 22 with a ribbon cutting. Holding the large scissors is Geannina Hiraldo, branch manager. Next to her…
JDog Junk Removal ribbon cutting
JDog Junk Removal has ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
March 8, 2019
JDog Junk Removal celebrated its ribbon cutting on Friday, March 1. Pictured are, (front row, l-r), Chamber Ambassador Derek Ryan, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson, Chamber ambassador…
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
Wildlife drive bobcatThe Apopka Chief
March 8, 2019
A bobcat peers through the brush not too far from the entrance to the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The 11-mile drive is open sunrise to sunset…
Dubsdread Catering
Catering company owner says business at city center site has been damagedThe Apopka Chief
March 8, 2019
The owner of Dubsdread Catering, the company that leases the Highland Manor building for weddings and corporate events, says that his business has been damaged and…
Rock Springs Ridge development
Agreement means change to Rock Springs Ridge proposed developmentThe Apopka Chief
March 8, 2019
In a negotiated settlement between lawyers for the developer and the city of Apopka that was further hashed out in the City Council meeting. Local residents…
Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast 2019 Gian Paul Gonzalez
Speaker named for Mayor’s Prayer eventThe Apopka Chief
March 8, 2019
Motivational speaker Gian Paul Gonzalez will be the speaker at the annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at the Apopka Community Center/VFW Post 10147, 519 S. Central Avenue.…
Birding park coming to lake areaThe Apopka Chief
March 8, 2019
A partnership between the St. Johns River Water Management District, city of Apopka, and Orange Audubon Society is bringing a new community birding park to the…
Central Florida Metro SWAT
APD police are among  SWAT gradsThe Apopka Chief
March 8, 2019
Central Florida Metro SWAT, which is made up of five local police agencies, including Apopka Police Department, had new operators attend and graduate from Lake County…