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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
March 29, 2019
A ribbon cutting for Nutrition Source was held Friday, March 22. Read more on the ribbon cutting and find out their location. See page 1B of…
The Apopka Chief
March 29, 2019
While working a detail in Orlando in March, Apopka police officers took time to speak with some of the students from Apopka High School’s Future Farmers…
The Apopka Chief
March 29, 2019
The Apopka Fire Department received its new ladder truck Thursday, March 28. The firetruck had a 78-foot top-mounted ladder and is capable of carrying 500 gallons…
The Apopka Chief
March 29, 2019
Parents brought their children out to March’s Cookies and Milk with a Cop event on Saturday, March 16, at the North Orange Branch Library. Find out…
The Apopka Chief
March 29, 2019
The Apopka Police Department recognized the community’s 13 school crossing guards for their dedication to getting children to and from school safely. Find out what Apopka…
The Apopka Chief
March 29, 2019
Students from Apopka and Wekiva high schools were among the hundreds of Orange County high school students who were shuttled to Valencia College’s West Campus for…
The Apopka Chief
March 29, 2019
The Apopka Proud country music concert is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, at the Apopka amphitheater that is located at the Northwest Recreation Complex off Jason…
The Apopka Chief
March 29, 2019
About 80 local people worked at Country Thunder Music Festival which was held March 22-24 in Kissimmee in order to benefit the Debbie Turner Cancer Care…
Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast 2019 Gian Paul Gonzalez
The Apopka Chief
March 29, 2019
Tickets are now available for the Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast slated for Thursday, May 2. Read more...
The Apopka Chief
March 29, 2019
As the new city of Apopka public services director, Kevin Becotte has a lot on his plate between overseeing the $65-million expansion of the city’s wastewater…
Sir Henry’s Valentine Party
Sir Henry’s Valentine Party will be this SaturdayThe Apopka Chief
February 8, 2019
Sir Henry’s Valentine Party will be held at the Avian Reconditioning Center, 323 W. Lester Rd., Apopka. Among the activities will be kids’ valentine crafts, birds of prey…
Commander Cassie (Cioci) Kitchen
Apopkan Commander honored for contributionThe Apopka Chief
February 8, 2019
Former Apopkan Commander Cassie (Cioci) Kitchen of the U.S. Coast Guard, was recognized by Admiral Karl Schultz, commandant of the Coast Guard, for her contributions. Find…
Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando
Four new homes constructed by Habitat at Builder Blitz eventThe Apopka Chief
February 8, 2019
Thanks to Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando and Osceola County’s Builders Blitz event, four new homes have been added to the growing South Apopka subdivision Arbor…
With city denial of request, developer plans to build 35 homesThe Apopka Chief
February 8, 2019
The applicant’s attorney has notified the city that the potential developer, PMDW Ventures LLC, plans to go ahead with the housing project. Read details in this…
Governor announces plans to fund scholarships for special needs kidsThe Apopka Chief
February 8, 2019
Governor Ron DeSantis announced this week that he wants to include funds in the state budget to eliminate the waitlist of the Gardiner Scholarship. Read more…
Emergency repairs to traffic lightThe Apopka Chief
February 8, 2019
Workers from Control Specialists, a Winter Park company, repair the traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. Highway 441 and Bradshaw Road.
Fruits and vegetables still much better for snackingThe Apopka Chief
February 8, 2019
Recent research on children’s snacking shows some stark statistics. All the more reason, says a University of Florida registered dietitian, to eat fruits and veggies rather…
Early-season seedless mandarin should be in production soonThe Apopka Chief
February 8, 2019
Commercial citrus growers will soon see a new seedless mandarin variety that stays on the tree longer, two traits farmers seek, say University of Florida scientists.
App used by bicyclists helps planners decide where to build roadsThe Apopka Chief
February 5, 2019
Crowd-sourced data can tell us where bicyclists travel, a useful tool for traffic planners as they decide where to build roads and bike paths, new University…
Specks are bitin’ in several lakes in areaThe Apopka Chief
February 1, 2019
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is havin’ a great week. The fishin’ has been good to real good in most of the lakes in our area.…