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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
May 3, 2024
The Apopka Memorial Middle School Seahawks continue to have a noticeable presence at the Orange County Middle School Championship meet.
The Apopka Chief
April 26, 2024
Spring is officially here, and with it, one of the busiest times of the year for outdoor projects. Consequently, it’s also the time of year when…
The Apopka Chief
April 26, 2024
Loaves and Fishes, on 206 E. Eighth St., Apopka, has ended its annual long March Match Madness fundraiser, which ran March 1-31.
The Apopka Chief
April 26, 2024
The city of Apopka participated in Denim Day this week joining millions worldwide, standing in solidarity with sexual assault survivors and one another.
The Apopka Chief
April 26, 2024
Wreaths Across America recently visited the community with its mobile education exhibit (MEE) as part of its national tour.
The Apopka Chief
April 26, 2024
April is Autism Acceptance Month. During the Apopka City Council meeting a proclamation was read honoring and recognizing Autism Acceptance Month.
The Apopka Chief
April 26, 2024
On Saturday, April 20, the People of Wekiwa Springs hosted the free community event Pancake Palooza at Wekiwa Springs Baptist Church, 584 N. Wekiwa Springs Road,…
The Apopka Chief
April 26, 2024
The Apopka Memorial Middle School (AMMS) track team competed at the OCPS Middle School Cluster Track Championship and had a handfull of great performances.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
April 26, 2024
Hello Folks, It sure was nice this week to have some cooler weather come to town. I’m not quite ready for summer yet, so, hopefully, you…
The Apopka Chief
April 26, 2024
Over the next few weeks I’m going to highlight some of our Blue Darter athletes that have excelled so much on the field, and in the…
APK defeats Freedom 69-42 in first round of District TournamentThe Apopka Chief
February 9, 2024
The first round of the 7A District 3 Tournament ended with Apopka well ahead of their opponents, Freedom High School. The Blue Darters defeated Freedom 69-42…
Keep your trees healthy and property safe with Maltby’s Tree Service and LandscapingThe Apopka Chief
February 2, 2024
When your trees and lawn are aesthetically pleasing, the value of your home and property can increase substantially. Your home’s exterior and landscaping are the first,…
Workplace Screening Intelligence is a local full-service laboratory for drug, alcohol, Healthcare worker, titer screening, and moreThe Apopka Chief
February 2, 2024
The Future of Workplace Screening Intelligence: Going Virtual The COVID-19 pandemic is over, and Workplace Screening Intelligence has returned to the business model we employed before…
APD donates to Loaves & FishesThe Apopka Chief
February 2, 2024
On Wednesday, January 10, the Apopka Police Department donated $2,000 to Loaves and Fishes, a non-profit, non-denomination Christian food pantry that serves nine ZIP codes. “We…
Proclamation read for Alonzo Williams Jr. at memorial serviceThe Apopka Chief
February 2, 2024
A memorial service was held for the late former Apopka City Commissioner Alonzo Williams Jr., who died on January 9 at age 85 in Albany, Ga.,…
City Council candidates engage in second forumThe Apopka Chief
February 2, 2024
The four City Council candidates discussed a wide scope of community topics including the homelessness crisis in the area, elected officials having to report assets worth…
Talks continue about homeless resource centerThe Apopka Chief
February 2, 2024
At the first meeting of the year, the Next Step Foundation reminded attendees that it’s still seeking land to build the Apopka Resource Center (ARC) to…
Festival to coincide with historic trail openingThe Apopka Chief
February 2, 2024
The East Lake Historical Society’s 10th annual Heritage Festival will be held at Rock Springs Run State Reserve this year to coincide with the official launch…
AHS Senior Night!The Apopka Chief
February 2, 2024
The Apopka High School boys’ basketball team’s seniors and their families celebrate their time as part of the team before their final home game of the…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
FWC gets no funding to spray hydrilla in 2024The Apopka Chief
February 2, 2024
Hello Folks, It’s great to be back in the saddle again, so the sayin’ goes. A few days after my back surgery, I wasn’t sure I…