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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 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…
The Apopka Chief
November 6, 2020
The Wekiva Mustangs' football team has been fearless about taking on ranked opponents this season. See page 1B.
The Apopka Chief
November 6, 2020
After struggling to move the chains for most of the game, the Darter offense found its footing. Read more on 1B.
Associates in Dermatology
The Apopka Chief
November 6, 2020
As president and medical director of Associates in Dermatology, Dr. Michael Steppie has built a leading dermatology practice, with 15 convenient locations located throughout Central Florida,…
The Apopka Chief
November 5, 2020
The Apopka Blue Darters' girl's bowling team entered the state championship meet. Read this article on page 1B.
The Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
We live with trees every day, and it’s important to manage the daily risks associated with those trees. Trees are commonly trimmed for one of three…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and you got a chance to do some fishin’ this past week. The fishin’ should be…
The Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
Florida’s housing market continued its positive momentum despite the coronavirus pandemic, with more closed sales, more new pending sales, higher median prices and more new listings…
The Apopka Chief
October 30, 2020
The second of only two non-ranked teams on the Wekiva football schedule was South Lake... See the outcome of the game on 1B.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Keepin’ an eye on the weather is important to those lookin’ to fishThe Apopka Chief
July 31, 2020
Hello Folks, Well, by the time you read my column we will almost have another month in the books. August begins this weekend and that means…
Apopkan serves in U.S. NavyThe Apopka Chief
July 31, 2020
PHILIPPINE SEA-Aviation Ordnanceman Airmen Angelina Muniz, from Orlando, (r), and Daniel Buckley, from Apopka, disassemble an M197 20 mm cannon aboard the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft…
Plane taken apart at local airportThe Apopka Chief
July 31, 2020
The old “Pan Am” 1940s-era, 44-passenger plane, a Convair 240, that sat for several years on the grounds of the Orlando Apopka Airport along the west…
Governor talks about COVID-19 with AdventHealth medical teamThe Apopka Chief
July 31, 2020
Governor Ron DeSantis led a roundtable with AdventHealth Orlando’s leading clinical team. Read 11A.
State revenue-sharing numbers still up in air for cityThe Apopka Chief
July 31, 2020
When the Apopka City Council gave tentative approval to a slight increase in the property tax rate, it did so based on the proposed 2020-2021 budget.…
Welch Road traffic flow gets change as part of intersection improvementsThe Apopka Chief
July 31, 2020
Phase 1B of the Welch Road/Rock Springs Road intersection multi-phase upgrade project was completed this week in order to continue improving traffic flow at the busy…
Planned Apopka school is part of economic impactThe Apopka Chief
July 31, 2020
A  study shows that the total economic impact of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) construction program on the Orange County economy will be $2.27 billion…
My Axes Place holds ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
July 24, 2020
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held its first ribbon cutting since COVID-19 happened. The axe-throwing recreational facility My Axes Place had its ribbon cutting on…
Rotary Club members honoredThe Apopka Chief
July 24, 2020
The Rotary Club of Apopka held its 93rd installation of officers on Saturday, July 12. See 6A.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Lake Jessup is the hot spot for bluegills and catfishThe Apopka Chief
July 24, 2020
Hello Folks, I’m hopin’ you are havin’ a great week and you are lookin’ forward to gettin’ on the water and catchin’ some fish. The bluegills…