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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 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.…
The Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
More than 38 years ago, Dr. Kent Greer, a second-generation veterinarian, was a young veterinary graduate who decided to build what was to become a new…
The Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is going to release $4.3 million for Phase I of the Wekiwa Springs septic retrofitting project. See more on 1A.
The Apopka Chief
October 23, 2020
Offense was the name of the game when the Wekiva Mustangs met the Jones Tiger. See more on 1B.
The Apopka Chief
October 16, 2020
Community members gathered at Kit Land Nelson Park on Saturday, October 10, to honor the nearly three dozen Apopka area’s fallen veterans with street signs bearing…
The Apopka Chief
October 16, 2020
Dozens of Wekiwa Springs-area homeowners protest in Orlando. Read about it on 1A.
The Apopka Chief
October 16, 2020
The Apopka Police Department added four new officers to its police force. Read about them on 12A.
The Apopka Chief
October 16, 2020
On October 4, dozens of bicycle riders for the organization Brotherhood Ride stopped in Apopka. See more on 10A.
The Apopka Chief
October 16, 2020
On Saturday, October 10, the rain held out, as Apopka’s Boy Scout Troop 10 celebrated its 10th anniversary. Read about it on 10A.
Coach’s research reveals many details about proud AHS basketball programThe Apopka Chief
July 10, 2020
Boys basketball coach Scott Williams’ classroom duties are that of a math teacher. But he’s also a lover of history and tradition. More about Coach Williams…
A white, rectangular traffic sign in the foreground says "Private Property, No Trespassing." Behind the sign is a grassy hill. In the background stands a building with a dark gray roof.
Getting Errol Estate back in order could cost an estimated $12 millionThe Apopka Chief
July 10, 2020
The Errol Estate Recreation District Advisory Committee discussed several items this week, including which parcels it wants to purchase.  More on 1A.
Celebrating 100 years!The Apopka Chief
July 10, 2020
Martin Toeper, who lives in Zellwood Station celebrated his 100th birthday on Wednesday, July 8. Read about Martin on 3A.
Associates in Dermatology has 30 plus years dedicated care to Central FloridaThe Apopka Chief
July 3, 2020
At Associates in Dermatology we are doing our share. The situation is being very closely monitored and we, along with other health providers are following the…
Looking to buy or sell your home? Denny Shiver Realty can help you through the real estate journeyThe Apopka Chief
July 3, 2020
Spring and summer are typically a busy time for buying and selling homes, but the coronavirus pandemic has pushed homeowners and shoppers into new, uncharted territory.…
Receives degreeThe Apopka Chief
July 3, 2020
Sara Trapp, granddaughter of Linda Trapp of Apopka, graduated May 9 with a master’s degree. More on page 3.
City auditor says staff has improved practicesThe Apopka Chief
July 3, 2020
Jamie Roberson, the city’s finance director for the past two years, said her staff was continuing to do its job while also working with MSL on…
Apopka pregnancy care center movesThe Apopka Chief
July 3, 2020
Changes are abounding at the nonprofit organization Apopka Pregnancy Care Center. More on page. More on 3B.
New Publix supermarket clears city hurdles, expected to open in ‘21The Apopka Chief
July 3, 2020
All governmental hurdles have been cleared for the commercial development that will house a Publix supermarket just down the road from the State Road 429 interchange…
Land cleared for townhomesThe Apopka Chief
July 3, 2020
Land was cleared this week for a 92-unit townhome development on 15-1/2 acres on the north side of Old Dixie Highway.