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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
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.
The Apopka Chief
December 18, 2020
Orange County Commissioner District 2 Christine Moore (second from left) was voted in to serve as vice mayor of Orange County. Read more on page 3A.
The Apopka Chief
December 18, 2020
Local youngsters were treated to Shop With a Cop by members of the Apopka Police Department. See page 1A.
The Apopka Chief
December 18, 2020
To fix a discrepancy in a planned development document that led to possible overbuilding at Rock Springs Ridge, the owner of the subdivision’s closed golf course is requesting a land use amendment change that would affect a portion of…
The Apopka Chief
December 18, 2020
This week, AdventHealth, which has a hospital in Apopka, became one of the first hospitals in Florida to begin administering the long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine. Read more…
The Apopka Chief
December 18, 2020
The Apopka Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 12, was a bit smaller than normal due to the pandemic, but Margaret Corry, owner of Margaret Corry Dog…
The Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
Applications will be accepted by Wekiva administration until January 4. Personal interviews will then begin.  Find out more on 1B.
The Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
Kids of all ages walk through a tunnel of lights at Kit Land Nelson Park. Find out more on 1A. 
The Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
The Apopka Pop Warner 12U youth football team won the national championship against the Weston Warriors.  Read more on 1B.
Just flying byThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
October 2, 2020
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An anhinga flies near the historic pumphouse along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. Entrance to the drive is free and it’s open Fridays through Sundays and…
Wekiva drops Friday night game against Ocoee 24-20The Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
October 2, 2020
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Wekiva’s Asaad Waseem runs over Ocoee’s Chryse Gunn in an effort to reach the endzone on September 25. See more photos on 6B.
Wekiva’s game with Edgewater canceled due to COVID-19The Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
October 2, 2020
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The football contest scheduled to be played today, Friday, October 2, between the host Wekiva Mustangs and the Edgewater Eagles has been canceled. Two Edgewater players…
Lovely Orange County sunsetThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
October 2, 2020
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The first real taste of fall earlier this week created this beautiful sunset that was seen throughout Northwest Orange County.
Apopka Darters’ volleyball outlasts Jones Tigers 3-0The Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
October 2, 2020
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Apopka’s Emma Smith puts up a block against a Jones hitter on September 29. See more photos on 6B.
Radio shows will catch up with Apopka High sports starThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
October 2, 2020
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Former Apopka Blue Darter all-state quarterback Leamon Hall, who was recently elected to the Army Athletic Hall of Fame, will be the featured guest in a…
Blue Darters sneak by Dr. Phillips with 14-7 victoryThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
October 2, 2020
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Apopka head coach Jeff Rolson said that while it was good for the Blue Darters to be 2-0, there is much improvement needed, especially on the…
Nick Nesta looks to connect various generations togetherThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
October 2, 2020
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Nick Nesta, a first-time City Council candidate, believes that as city commissioner, he can connect different generations and socioeconomic backgrounds. Read about him on 1A.
Apopka groups to honor veterans with street dedicationsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
October 2, 2020
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The Apopka Historical Society, VFW Post 10147 Altamonte Springs/Apopka, and Apopka High School JROTC Color Guard will be dedicating Apopka streets to those area military personnel…
Diane Velazquez says she doesn’t need learning curveThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
October 2, 2020
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Diane Velazquez is an experienced elected official, having served a one-year term as city commissioner from 2014 to 2018.  Find out more on 1A.



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