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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
February 22, 2019
Despite walking off the court in second place for the District 9A-3 championship tournament, the Wekiva Mustangs should have been far from an afterthought during the…
The Apopka Chief
February 22, 2019
On Saturday, February 9, Apopka High School (AHS) and several schools across the state of Florida participated in the Vex IQ Robotics Competition. It was the…
The Apopka Chief
February 22, 2019
As National Strawberry Day approaches on Wednesday, February 27, University of Florida scientists have found another variety that can grow in South Florida. It’s largely unknown…
The Apopka Chief
February 22, 2019
AdventHealth was open to the public on Sunday, February 17, to celebrate their one year anniversary at their new location. Visitors were able to visit kiosks…
The Apopka Chief
February 22, 2019
Two Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputies read to Head Start children for the Books and Badges initiative. The deputies visited the Head Start Center at the…
The Apopka Chief
February 22, 2019
Mayor Bryan Nelson, (c), held a proclamation on Monday, February 18, making March the Myeloma Awareness month. He is pictured with Myeloma patients, (l-r), Cynthia Drayton,…
The Apopka Chief
February 22, 2019
The Apopka Police Department donated a check to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in the amount of $8,152 at the Apopka City Hall meeting held Wednesday, February…
The Apopka Chief
February 22, 2019
The ongoing saga of whether a development will be able to connect to Mt. Stirling Avenue should likely be finalized by the Apopka City Council at…
The Apopka Chief
February 22, 2019
A little blue heron tries to gulp down a frog along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. Read more on the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.
The Apopka Chief
February 22, 2019
Organized by the Rotary Club of Apopka, and with the support of the city of Apopka over the past 18 years, the Apopka Fair has taken…
A grab-and-go lunchThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
January 4, 2019
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An anhinga swims merrily along on one of the canals along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive with a fish for lunch. Read more on when the…
Specks and bass are both still bitin’ in area lakes, riversThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
December 28, 2018
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Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas, and here’s wishing you and you and your family a Happy New Year. With all the holidays…
Sheeler Auto Repair
Sheeler Auto Repair wants you to start a new and better year for you and your car in 2019The Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
December 28, 2018
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The New Year is finally upon everyone, and it’s time to start thinking about what you can do to take better care of your car (as…
Reception held for former Apopka High football coachThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
December 28, 2018
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A reception was held at The Tavern to honor former Apopka High School head football Rick Darlington. Find out what awards Rick Darlington was presented with.…
Apopka High School Special Olympics basketball winnersThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
December 28, 2018
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The Apopka High School Special Olympics athletes, under the leadership of Steve Schwarze, collected several awards on Saturday, December 15, during the Orange County Special Olympics…
Wekiva football seniors put program on the state mapThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
December 28, 2018
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All sports programs are expected to struggle when coming into existence. In the case of the Wekiva Mustangs football program, the struggle lasted for the first…
Blue Darters handle Mustangs in boys basketballThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
December 28, 2018
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The Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team started hot from the field, building a big, early lead… Find out if the Darters or the Mustangs won…
New Apopka High football coachThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
December 28, 2018
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New Apopka High School head football coach Jeff Rolson speaks to some of the approximately 50 people who showed up for a meet-and-great session in the…
McKennzie Tucker
Wekiva cheerleader perseveres through rare spinal disorderThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
December 28, 2018
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McKennzie Tucker, 17, has been cheerleading since four years old. She was on the Apopka Lions, the Apopka Raptors, and the All-Star Cheer Team before being…
AHS chorus
AHS chorus receives check from trustThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
December 28, 2018
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Board members of the John Land Apopka Community Trust (JLACT) presented a check to Apopka High School (AHS) Darter Chorus director, Sandra Shafer (holding check) at…



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