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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 13, 2020
The Apopka Blue Darters are heading into the postseason with a 5-3 record and there are still plenty of questions. Discover more about the playoffs on…
The Apopka Chief
November 13, 2020
There weren’t a lot of surprises last week when Wekiva played Apopka in the annual Mayor’s Cup football game. Find out more on 3B.
flooding
The Apopka Chief
November 6, 2020
Several areas around the city are seeing flooding issues thanks to above-average rainfall the area has received this year, Jeff Weatherford, the city’s Public Services director,…
Apopka City Council runoff
The Apopka Chief
November 6, 2020
Collecting the highest number of votes without reaching a majority, Diane Velazquez and Yesenia “Jesi” Baron will compete in the December 8 Apopka City Council runoff…
The Apopka Chief
November 6, 2020
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson signs a proclamation he made for Richard and Shirley Risser in honor of their 65th wedding anniversary.  Read about the celebration on…
The Apopka Chief
November 6, 2020
Apopka High School teachers Cathy Brown (l) and Erika Houvouras show off their best 1920s outfits during Spirit Week on Way Back Wednesday on November 4.…
The Apopka Chief
November 6, 2020
The Historical Society of Central Florida presented its annual Donald A. Cheney Award to Francina Boykin, president of the Apopka Historical Society, See more on page 1A.
The Apopka Chief
November 6, 2020
Apopka’s Alexis Rieli chips a shot during the first of two rounds at the state golf tournament. Read more on 1B.
The Apopka Chief
November 6, 2020
Blue Darters still face a potential of consolation bracket opponents on Thursday. Read more on 1B.
The Apopka Chief
November 6, 2020
It’s been a busy week for high school athletes across the state and that’s true for those at Apopka and Wekiva high schools. Read this article…
Apopka girls soccer to vie for district titleThe Apopka Chief
February 1, 2019
Kickoff for the game against Dr. Phillips is scheduled for 7 p.m. today, Friday, February 1. The top-seeded Panthers are also the host for the district…
First NBA gameThe Apopka Chief
February 1, 2019
Joe Chealey, a 2013 Apopka High School graduate, played in his first career NBA game on Wednesday, January 30, scoring two points for the Charlotte Hornets…
A special timeThe Apopka Chief
February 1, 2019
Longtime Apopka resident Prince Pollard stands with his great-grandson Shyde Orr as the youngster fishes. Pollard said they didn’t catch a big bass but still had…
Apopkan part of top digital teamThe Apopka Chief
February 1, 2019
Apopka High School graduate Michael Alfano (far right) stands with co-workers from Atlanta United FC after they were named the 2018 Digital Team of the Year…
Blue Darters down Wekiva againThe Apopka Chief
February 1, 2019
When all was said and done, the more the performances change, the more the performances remain the same was the theme when Apopka’s cross-town rivals met…
Two Blue Darters qualify for state meetThe Apopka Chief
February 1, 2019
“From what has been seen by me, the lifters passion for the sport is beyond just wanting to compete,” Apopka coach Bill Caughell said.
Freedom Ministries Church
Event will address topics on law enforcementThe Apopka Chief
February 1, 2019
An event will be held Saturday, February 16, at 1 p.m. at Freedom Ministries Church regarding various topics involving law enforcement. Melvin L. Birdsong, a minister…
apopka bear cart event
City holds recycling, bear cart eventThe Apopka Chief
February 1, 2019
The city of Apopka hosted an event to spread bear awareness and help educate the community on the importance of recycling and bear carts. The event…
A Night of Praise
A Night of Praise will feature Southern GospelThe Apopka Chief
February 1, 2019
“A Night of Praise,” featuring Southern Gospel music, will be held Friday, February 15, at 7 p.m. at the Apopka Community Center/VFW, 519 S. Central Ave.,…
Wekiva High School
Formal dinner engagement produced by WHS studentsThe Apopka Chief
February 1, 2019
The Music and Culinary departments of Wekiva High School recently got together to produce a formal dinner engagement with performances by the Jazz Band and Wekiva…