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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.

Apopka A.O.K. Tire Mart
The Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
The team at A.O.K. Tire Mart wants to make sure your family outings are safe ones. Make sure your vehicle is prepared for the busy roads…
The Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
A great blue heron along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive caught a snapping turtle and isn’t sure what to do with it. We’re not sure if…
The Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
A fourth-grade English language arts teacher from Dream Lake Elementary School has been named a finalist for the Teacher of the Year award by Orange County…
The Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
Leigh Blackwelder Burritt of Apopka was named the District 2 Citizen of the Year.  See more on 3A.
The Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
The Apopka Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association (ACPAAA) has completed the next step of the group’s 9/11 Beautification Project at the Apopka Police Department. Read about…
The Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
The state says as an effort to keep nitrogen out of Wekiwa Springs.  Read more on 1A.
The Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
No matter the opponent, the Apopka Blue Darters football team is trying to right the ship this week. Read about it on 1B.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
Hello Folks, The cooler days are comin’ and I can hardly wait until they get here. The only problem right now is we are in transition…
The Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
With vote-by-mail and early voting totals added together, Apopka-area precincts have seen a combined voter turnout of 22.58 percent as of the close of business on…
The Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
It’s been a rough couple of weeks around here as the Mustangs and Blue Darters both lost two games in a row in the same weeks.…
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.The Apopka Chief
January 18, 2019
'I Have a Dream' by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. can be found on pages 1D-2D. Read about his life and legacy on page…
Roads around city center set for closure at times during 2019The Apopka Chief
January 18, 2019
The Apopka City Council approved a road closure schedules on McGee Avenue and East Sixth Street to allow roadway improvements as part of the downtown city…
Orlando Health buys 51 acres for $2.3 millionThe Apopka Chief
January 18, 2019
Orlando Health, which operates Orlando Regional Medical Center in downtown Orlando, paid more than $2.3 million for a 51-acre parcel. Find out what area of land…
Legislators give previewThe Apopka Chief
January 18, 2019
A preview of the upcoming session of the Florida Legislature was held at Highland Manor. Sponsored by the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, the breakfast event…
Cruise Planners
Book now, sail later. Cruise Planners can help get the best deal on cruise vacationsThe Apopka Chief
January 18, 2019
Are you looking for a perfect vacation with your family or friends? If so, consider traveling to far-off ports of call on an amenity-filled floating resort,…
Specks are bitin’ in Lake Monroe, Lake Jesup, St. Johns RiverThe Apopka Chief
January 11, 2019
Hello Folks, Well, we have started off the New Year and, hopefully, you got a chance to try out that new rod and reel you got…
All Transmission World has been doing business in Apopka for over 20 yearsThe Apopka Chief
January 11, 2019
All Transmission World has been proudly serving the Greater Orlando area (Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Lake counties) since 1982. Last year, the Apopka location celebrated its…
Mustangs thump Freedom, 63-4The Apopka Chief
January 11, 2019
During what has become a very difficult season, the Wekiva Mustangs most recent victory was much needed.
AHS girls soccer thumps Lake Howell, 7-1The Apopka Chief
January 11, 2019
The Apopka Blue Darters girls soccer team whipped Lake Howell, 7-1, on Tuesday, January 8, running the overall record to 9-4. Brook Schulz battles a Lake…
Blue Darters fall to Lk. Brantley, 4-0The Apopka Chief
January 11, 2019
The Apopka Blue Darters boys soccer team fell to Lake Brantley, 4-0, in a match played on Monday, January 7. A numerical roster for Apopka was…