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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
October 30, 2020
Tight end Antonio Ferguson goes up to catch a pass.. Read the outcome  1B.
The Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
The Blue Darters boys and girls bowling teams will be competing at the same state championship meet.. Read more on the teams 1B.
The Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
The Apopka Police Department recently received its re-accreditation award…Read more on 1A.
The Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
“If we take reasonable precautions, then we should be able to do a parade,”  said Foliage Sertoma Club President Lorena Potter…Read more on 1A.
The Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
Paul Peters, a teacher at Apopka High and the AHS Student Government Association sponsor, shows off his Spirit Week costume…See more on 1A.
The Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
The Walmart Supercenter of Apopka, the Apopka Rotary Club donated boxes of school supplies to 11 area schools…Read more on 6A.
The Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
The ruling was established many years ago by a court case…Read more on 9A.
The Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
The task force will meet Friday, November 6, from 1:30-3 p.m. at Barnett Park Magic Gymnasium…See more on 11A.
The Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
The Apopka Rotary Club welcomed new member Tony Eveland...
The Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
A glossy ibis takes a walk along the bank of a canal on the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The free, 11-mile, one-way drive is open from…
An inviting scene at Magnolia ParkThe Apopka Chief
January 25, 2019
Magnolia Park is an Orange County park located on the eastern shore of Lake Apopka. It is home to about a dozen Peacocks. It has amenities…
Rock Springs Road/Welch Road intersection
Traffic concerns are paramount for corner of Rock Springs Rd., WelchThe Apopka Chief
January 25, 2019
Plans for a small retail commercial development on the northwest corner of Rock Springs Road/Welch Road intersection is met with the issue of traffic congestion because…
Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce
Lawmakers give preview of 2019 legislative sessionThe Apopka Chief
January 25, 2019
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2019 Legislative Preview Breakfast at Highland Manor on Thursday, January 17, where three elected officials gave attendees a…
Apopka Police Department
Apopka Police Department honors officers with annual awardsThe Apopka Chief
January 25, 2019
The Apopka Police Department recognized community members for their contributions to law enforcement service in Friday, January 18, award ceremony at the Apopka Community Center/VFW Building.…
Up-and-down weather has been causing havoc with fishin’The Apopka Chief
January 18, 2019
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is havin’ a great week and, hopefully, you have plans to do some fishin’ this week. The weather has been chilly…
Mustangs improving, whip district foe West OrangeThe Apopka Chief
January 18, 2019
Along with 2019’s arrival, the Wekiva Mustangs boys basketball team has emerged as a squad with the aptitude to consistently put in strong performances. Wekiva’s latest…
Establishing new standards is goal for Wekiva girls wrestlingThe Apopka Chief
January 18, 2019
New standards as the tangible measurement of continuous progress since the establishment of the program was the final analysis of the 2017-18 season for the Wekiva…
Apopka Elementary School
AES implements ‘house’ system of studentsThe Apopka Chief
January 18, 2019
At the beginning of the school year, Apopka Elementary School implemented a house system that is modeled after the houses in the popular “Harry Potter” book…
A Night of Praise
Night of Praise will feature Southern Gospel musicThe Apopka Chief
January 18, 2019
“A Night of Praise,” featuring Southern Gospel music, will be held at the Apopka Community Center/VFW. Sponsored by Turning Point Ministry, the event is a fundraiser…
Georgia Williams
Artist of the month, Georgia Williams, share many storiesThe Apopka Chief
January 18, 2019
Whether it’s through art, dance, or even a book, Georgia Williams has a handful of creative outlets to tell her lifetime of stories. Find out where…