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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 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
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December 4, 2020
Male (l) and female blue-winged teals swim merrily along a canal along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on Thanksgiving Day.
The Apopka Chief
December 4, 2020
The Apopka Pop Warner 12U football team celebrates its Southeast Region championship. Read more on the team and how they have performed on page 1B.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
December 4, 2020
Hello Folks, It’s official that cold weather has arrived in Central Florida this week. The fishin’ was really good in most of the lakes in our…
The Apopka Chief
December 4, 2020
Attorney Patrick Smith, a partner at The Law Offices of Joseph F. Pippen Jr. & Associates, is here to help individuals, families, and corporations plan and…
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December 4, 2020
After having one of its players test positive for COVID-19 two days before Thanksgiving, the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team will be able to practice…
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December 4, 2020
All three touchdowns tallied by Wekiva were by means of catch and runs.  Read more on page 1B.
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December 4, 2020
And the result was a what-doesn’t-kill-makes-you-stronger season that was suffered by the Mustangs while progressing through the process of moving away from being an inexperienced team.…
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December 4, 2020
The Blue Darters’ two touchdowns came on their first two possessions as Apopka drove 70 yards and 41 yards for the scores. Read the outcome of…
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December 4, 2020
It’s just not something that can ever occur, or we’ll soon have no games to attend, pandemic or not. Read more on page 5B.
City raises property tax rateThe Apopka Chief
September 18, 2020
The property tax rate and budget for the city of Apopka are set. The Apopka City Council unanimously gave the final approval for the budget. Details…
Razor Sharp Hair Care Solutions’ goal is to make sure that you get the best grooming experience you’ve ever hadThe Apopka Chief
September 11, 2020
Often finding the right barber shop or hair salon can seem difficult; you’ve got an important engagement and you’re in a rush and the last thing…
Graceworx Church is a diverse congregation of people who love the Lord and each otherThe Apopka Chief
September 11, 2020
In the Apopka area, there is an array of congregations large and small, long established and fledgling, denominationally affiliated and independent, contemporary and traditional. Granted that…
Darters ready to wash state title game loss awayThe Apopka Chief
September 11, 2020
The last time the Blue Darters put on pads was that horrific night when the Darters led until the final eight seconds of the game only…
Mustangs’ experience should play big role in football team’s successThe Apopka Chief
September 11, 2020
For sports teams, experience is always an important component of consistent winning.  Find out more on 1B.
Company opens its doorsThe Apopka Chief
September 11, 2020
Bio Clean America, a new company, held a ribbon cutting on Friday, August 28… Find out more on page 10A.
Kyle Becker, city of Apopka commissioner
Slight city tax increase very likely, but how much increase is questionThe Apopka Chief
September 11, 2020
The City Council will take that final vote at a public hearing on Wednesday, September 16, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Find out more on…
Alligator is on the lookoutThe Apopka Chief
September 11, 2020
An alligator keeps an eye on things in a canal recently along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive located on the North Shore of Lake Apopka.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Fishin’ has slowed some as summer rolls onThe Apopka Chief
September 10, 2020
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a safe and great Labor Day weekend. We did get some afternoon showers and that helped cool things down a…
Looking goodThe Apopka Chief
September 4, 2020
A little blue heron takes time to groom itself along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The free, one-way, 11-mile drive is open each Friday through Saturday…