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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
November 27, 2020
Jumping out to first-quarter leads the team never let the University Cougars get back into the game.  Find more about the game on 6B.
The Apopka Chief
November 27, 2020
I must say it was a pretty successful regional quarterfinal night for both the Apopka and Wekiva.  See more on 4B.
The Apopka Chief
November 27, 2020
When Apopka and West Orange played six weeks ago in a defensive battle, both teams struggled on offense.  Read about the game on 1B.
The Apopka Chief
November 27, 2020
The New Port Ritchey Mitchell Mustangs are the most difficult challenge the Wekiva Mustangs have faced this season as far as records.  Find out more about…
The Apopka Chief
November 20, 2020
Four city-owned properties were declared surplus Wednesday, November 18.
The Apopka Chief
November 20, 2020
The Wekiva Mustangs girls basketball team began the 2020-21 season this week.  More on 3B.
The Apopka Chief
November 20, 2020
Baptiste Orthodontics, located in the heart of Apopka, offers several affordable options for braces and aligners.  In this day and age, people of all ages are…
The Apopka Chief
November 20, 2020
Officer Liana Marie Espaillat (l) and Officer Lauren Bordeaux are sworn in by Apopka Police Chief Mike McKinley. Officer Rolando Matias (l) and Officer Joey Marinacci…
The Apopka Chief
November 20, 2020
Four members – three incumbents and one newcomer – took an oath of office at the Orange County School Board’s installation ceremony, including incumbent District 7…
The Apopka Chief
November 20, 2020
Lakeville Road at Piedmont Lakes Middle School is one of several locations throughout Orange County that received construction of a raised crosswalk.
Weather, fishin’ are both great in our lakes and riversThe Apopka Chief
February 22, 2019
Hello Folks, The weather is great and the fishin’ is great as well. Folks are gettin’ on the water and doin’ some fishin’. The specks are…
Wekiva girls basketball 1 game away from state tourneyThe Apopka Chief
February 22, 2019
Despite walking off the court in second place for the District 9A-3 championship tournament, the Wekiva Mustangs should have been far from an afterthought during the…
Apopka High School participates in Vex IQ Robotics contestThe Apopka Chief
February 22, 2019
On Saturday, February 9, Apopka High School (AHS) and several schools across the state of Florida participated in the Vex IQ Robotics Competition. It was the…
AdventHealth celebrates one year at new locationThe Apopka Chief
February 22, 2019
AdventHealth was open to the public on Sunday, February 17, to celebrate their one year anniversary at their new location. Visitors were able to visit kiosks…
O.C. Officers read to Head Start kidsThe Apopka Chief
February 22, 2019
Two Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputies read to Head Start children for the Books and Badges initiative. The deputies visited the Head Start Center at the…
Development access to road will depend upon negotiations with cityThe Apopka Chief
February 22, 2019
The ongoing saga of whether a development will be able to connect to Mt. Stirling Avenue should likely be finalized by the Apopka City Council at…
Fair less than two weeks awayThe Apopka Chief
February 22, 2019
Organized by the Rotary Club of Apopka, and with the support of the city of Apopka over the past 18 years, the Apopka Fair has taken…
Shooting investigatedThe Apopka Chief
February 22, 2019
An Apopka Police Department vehicle blocks the entrance to the Apopka Commons shopping center on U.S. Highway 441 following a shooting in the parking lot of…
Melissa Byrd
School board member hosting community forum meetingsThe Apopka Chief
February 22, 2019
The meetings are part of Byrd’s mission as a school board member to further open up communication avenues between schools and the community. Read more on…
Sheriff’s deputies seeking suspect who fatally shot an Apopka manThe Apopka Chief
February 22, 2019
Orange County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking information about an aggravated battery in South Apopka that led to the shooting death of a man. Read more about the…