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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.

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Orange County Public Schools has officially signed the School Justice Partnership Agreement, in partnership with 12 local law enforcement agencies and the judicial system, according to…
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Monday kicked off the Apopka Youth Fire Experience at the Billie Dean Community Center Summer Camp.
Second phase of affordable housing breaks groundThe Apopka Chief
March 29, 2024
On Thursday, March 21, Homes in Partnership, Inc. broke ground on the development of 29 single-family homes to be priced in the mid-$200,000s in the second…
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Bluegills will spawn all summerThe Apopka Chief
March 29, 2024
Hello Folks, It’s been a couple of weeks since I put my article together for our readers. I had to have another back surgery and I…
APK Flag Football suffers first loss of the season to HorizonThe Apopka Chief
March 29, 2024
The Apopka High School Flag Football team was on a roll so far this season going into their game on Monday, March 25, undefeated with six…
Pete Vergos is top 10 in USBC Masters qualifying roundsThe Apopka Chief
March 29, 2024
Apopka High School alumnus, Pete Vergos, has once again made a name for himself in the PBA tour after an extraordinary performance in the USBC qualifying…
Graceworx Community Church to Host Mini Concert as Part of Its Easter CelebrationThe Apopka Chief
March 22, 2024
The public is invited to come hear world-renowned, locally based, singer and recording artist Charles Haugabrooks present a 30-minute Easter-themed mini concert as part of the…
AdventHealth gives to Loaves & FishesThe Apopka Chief
March 22, 2024
AdventHealth Apopka executives presented Loaves & Fishes with a $25,000 donation.
Anderson wins first term, Nesta is re-electedThe Apopka Chief
March 22, 2024
In the Tuesday, March 19, city election, Nadia Anderson won Apopka City Council Seat 3 race, while incumbent Nick Nesta won re-election of Seat 4.
Tickets on sale for Prayer BreakfastThe Apopka Chief
March 22, 2024
In partnership with Mayor Bryan Nelson, the Apopka Christian Ministerial Alliance (ACMA) is once again bringing the Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast to the community.
Columbariums added to city cemeteryThe Apopka Chief
March 22, 2024
The city of Apopka and Quality Vaults and Monuments, based in Ocoee, installed columbariums at the Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery on Monday, March 11, as part of the…
Police seek vehicle of interest linked to shootingThe Apopka Chief
March 22, 2024
Apopka police are searching for information or anyone associated with a vehicle connected to the March 9 shooting that happened in the Myrtle Street/Lake Avenue area…