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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
Diane Velazquez is headed back to the Apopka City Council. In the Tuesday, December 8, runoff election for Seat 2 on the Apopka City Council, Velazquez…
The Apopka Chief
December 11, 2020
In three playoff games, the Blue Darters have allowed just 22 total points. Find out more on 1B.
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
The Apopka Chief
December 4, 2020
The city of Apopka’s Community Redevelopment Agency approved a budget amendment totaling $16,996. Find out more on 13A
The Apopka Chief
December 4, 2020
Parishioners at Church of the Holy Spirit took part in a “Countdown to Advent Outreach. See more on 12A
The Apopka Chief
December 4, 2020
Development along the Ocoee-Apopka Road with the resulting traffic from that development were discussed Wednesday. Read more on 1A
The Apopka Chief
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…
Mustangs play against East RiverThe Apopka Chief
September 25, 2020
From start to finish, the contest followed the script as the Wekiva Mustangs faced East River Falcons. Read more on Sports, page 1B.
Boat-tail grackleThe Apopka Chief
September 25, 2020
An immature boat-tail grackle surveys the landscape along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive recently. The 11-mile, one-way drive is free and open Fridays through Sundays and…
Take the worry out of storm damage clean-up with fast, reliable service from Maltby’s Tree Service and LandscapingThe Apopka Chief
September 25, 2020
When storms leave a path of destruction on your trees and landscape, rapid response time and expert advice from Maltby’s Tree Service and Landscaping will make…
Plymouth lady notes 98th birthdayThe Apopka Chief
September 18, 2020
Lillie Mae Harper, a longtime Plymouth citizen, will celebrate her 98th birthday on Saturday. See more on 10A.
The Power of Resilient Energy During States of EmergencyThe Apopka Chief
September 18, 2020
To say 2020 will go down in history as an unprecedented year would be an understatement. We’re only at the midway point but there’s no time…
Darters victoriousThe Apopka Chief
September 18, 2020
Jada Robinson of the Apopka High girls volleyball team reaches for the ball Tuesday, September 15.  See more on  1B.
Apopka community remembers victims of 9/11 during ceremonyThe Apopka Chief
September 18, 2020
Community members gathered to commemorate the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.   Read this story on page 3A.
K-8 school has some tweaks to satisfy neighborsThe Apopka Chief
September 18, 2020
A K-8 school planned for the north side of Apopka came before the city’s Development Review Committee. Read more on page 1A.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Rain has cooled water in lakes, riversThe Apopka Chief
September 18, 2020
Hello Folks, I hope you had a great Labor Day weekend and, hopefully, you got a chance to do some fishin’. We have been havin’ quite…
Former city commissioner, teacher Billie Dean laid to restThe Apopka Chief
September 18, 2020
A visitation, a funeral, and an interment were held for Billie Dean, one of the first Black educators at Apopka High School and the second African-American…