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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.

Russell Automotive, Inc - Apopka
The Apopka Chief
November 22, 2019
Many people have concerns about taking their cars on long trips, especially if they drive older or high-mileage cars. The staff at Russell Automotive, Inc. wants…
King Buffet Chinese Restaurant
The Apopka Chief
November 22, 2019
You do not have to drive far to find authentic and delicious tasting Chinese cuisine in Apopka. King Buffet Chinese Restaurant’s convenient location and affordable prices…
The Apopka Chief
November 22, 2019
Wekiva Mustangs girls soccer midfielder Areli Patricio (10) jumps to control the ball Monday, November 18, during an 8-0 victory over the Tavares Bulldogs. Looking are…
The Apopka Chief
November 22, 2019
The Wekiva Mustangs girls basketball team is in the best possible situation to repeat as state champions as the new season begins.
The Apopka Chief
November 22, 2019
For the first time in five years, the Apopka Blue Darters football team will play in a regional final. Read about the upcoming game..
The Apopka Chief
November 22, 2019
In what is beginning to be a normal situation, the Blue Darters came out strong in the third quarter.  Read about the rest of the game…
The Apopka Chief
November 22, 2019
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 plans to host the grand opening of its newly renovated museum – featuring new bookshelves and storage space for war…
The Apopka Chief
November 22, 2019
Four 10th grade students from Trinity Christian School will get to place wreaths at the Arlington National Cemetery, and the school is asking the community for…
The Apopka Chief
November 22, 2019
The Free and Accepted Masons of Orange Lodge #36 donated turkeys to First Baptist Church of Apopka for their Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Find out how…
The Apopka Chief
November 22, 2019
A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday, November 20, for the recently opened Zaxby’s restaurant. Read more on the ribbon cutting on page 4B.
Park Avenue Animal Hospital is here to keep your pet healthyThe Apopka Chief
September 13, 2017
Park Avenue Animal Hospital is a full-service small animal hospital, and since 2010, they have been voted best vet in Apopka in the Best of Apopka…
Disney on Ice postponed due to Hurrican IrmaThe Apopka Chief
September 7, 2017
ORLANDO PERFORMANCES OF DISNEY ON ICE  POSTPONED DUE TO HURRICANE IRMA   [September 7, 2017] – In an effort to ensure the safety of our patrons, all performances of Disney…
The Canadian Medstore is a trusted source for discounted medicationThe Apopka Chief
September 5, 2017
According to a recent Harvard Medical School report in the Journal for Cancer Survivorship, approximately 10 percent of Medicare beneficiaries do not comply with their prescribed…
Holiday weekend means chances to go fishin’The Apopka Chief
September 1, 2017
Hello Folks, We have come to the end of another month and Labor Day weekend is in view. Hopefully, you will get the chance to do…
Always caring and always informing, Optical Eyeland’s focus is the health and care of your eyesightThe Apopka Chief
August 29, 2017
Not long ago, athletes rarely wore eyewear specifically designed to protect their eyes during sports, and at that time, sports-related eye injuries were widespread. Today, sports…
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Fishin’ is good in area lakes, rivers despite the eclipseThe Apopka Chief
August 25, 2017
Hello Folks, Well, we got to have an experience early this week with the solar eclipse. We haven’t had one like the one today in almost…
KIDZDANCE year #16 has begun and we are pleased to offer Package Pricing for our new seasonThe Apopka Chief
August 22, 2017
It is the most affordable pricing we have EVER offered! Classes start at $50 per month! Our hope is that we can introduce all of our…
Sheeler Auto Repair
Let Sheeler Auto Repair help prevent summer’s heat from taking a toll on your carThe Apopka Chief
August 22, 2017
Drivers should always be alert to the fact that summer temperatures can push vehicles to the limits if not property maintained. “Prolonged exposure to high temperatures…
Nelson’s Insurance Services can help with your personal or commercial insuranceThe Apopka Chief
August 22, 2017
When a catastrophe hits, you want to know that you are protected from the loss. The Nelson’s Insurance Services building on Park Avenue was built in…
Water is flowin’ in Central Florida riversThe Apopka Chief
August 14, 2017
Hello Folks, Well, we have been gettin’ some afternoon showers and that’s been helpin’ out the lakes in our area. I noticed the ponds and the…