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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
April 26, 2024
Apopka High School held a signing day last Wednesday, April 17 for 13 Blue Darter athletes who will be further pursuing their athletic and academic goals.
The Apopka Chief
April 26, 2024
During this recently concluded season, the Wekiva Mustangs accomplished the never-supposed-to-happen of advancing to the state’s final-four. In the process, Wekiva rose to the position of…
The Apopka Chief
April 19, 2024
The Wekiwa Swimmers gave a luncheon on Thursday, April 11, for park rangers, officials and volunteers at Wekiwa Springs State Park to show appreciation for the…
The Apopka Chief
April 19, 2024
Construction of Miller’s Ale House is progressing on the corner of South McGee Avenue and U.S. Highway 441/Main Street, as seen in this Wednesday, April 17…
The Apopka Chief
April 19, 2024
UPDATE, May 7, 2024: Hilary Ramos Acosta has returned home safe and in good health, police say.  Apopka police is searching for a missing and endangered woman…
The Apopka Chief
April 19, 2024
Thursday, April 11, ended week number seven of the 2024 Apopka Citizens Police Academy. The students learned about the Apopka Police K9 Unit.
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April 19, 2024
After a hiatus of a couple years, the Crazy Hats are back at the 62nd annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
April 19, 2024
Hello Folks, Oh, my goodness. Our chains are gettin’ beat up with all these tournaments. We had BASSMASTER here last week on the Harris Chain, and…
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April 19, 2024
The Apopka Volleyball team traveled to Winter Park this week and went up against the number one team in the state but couldn’t come out on…
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April 19, 2024
Tires are something a lot of drivers take for granted. However, ignoring your tires can come at a cost – worn out tires can reduce the control…
AHS boys’ basketball defeat Dr. Phillips and Winter ParkThe Apopka Chief
February 2, 2024
The Apopka Blue Darters boys’ basketball squad was 11-11 going into their final contests of the regular season this week after going 2-1 in their matchups…
WHS Boys’ Basketball Senior NightThe Apopka Chief
February 2, 2024
Wekiva High School’s boys basketball team’s seniors (Tyler Dankyi, Apton Bennett, Anthony Rosier, and Carter Hankerson) sit at the front of a collection of their family…
February 2024 obituariesThe Apopka Chief
February 1, 2024
February 9, 2024 Robert J. Allegroe (Bob), 95, peacefully left this world on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Born in October 1928, Bob was the son of…
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Ground breaks on 215-acre development at S.R. 429 BeltwayThe Apopka Chief
January 26, 2024
The groundbreaking of the 215-acre mixed use development in the northwestern corner of Orange County will boost economic development, relieve the regional affordable housing crisis, and…
Apopka High School girls’ basketball fall to Lake Mary RamsThe Apopka Chief
January 26, 2024
Coming into this week, Apopka’s girls’ basketball team was 8-12 heading into their final two games of the regular season. Since coming back from winter break,…
Scott & Associates Accounting Firm, Inc. offers tax services and more to individuals and businessesThe Apopka Chief
January 26, 2024
Scott & Associates Accounting Firm, Inc.  provides business tax service, personal tax preparation, business and personal IRS and Department of Revenue audit assistance, tax planning, business…
Thank You to the Communities of Lake Apopka Natural Gas District, from CEO/GM Samuel Davis, Jr.The Apopka Chief
January 26, 2024
When my tenure as Lake Apopka Natural Gas District’s (LANGD) General Manager and CEO began in 2008 –with a customer base of a little more than…
Apopka Involved Voters’ candidate forum is set for Thursday, January 25 at 7 p.m.The Apopka Chief
January 25, 2024
Dr. Hank Dunn is again moderating the forum, which is held before a live audience and broadcasted simultaneously with the cooperation of The Apopka Chief through…
Essential Eyecare & Optical stresses regular eye exams can improve the quality of day-to-day lifeThe Apopka Chief
January 19, 2024
Essential Eyecare & Optical understands that your eyes are the window to the world. And eye exams at every age and life stage is important to…
AdventHealth’s $26.3-M expansion sees 75 percent completion of fifth floorThe Apopka Chief
January 19, 2024
The $26.3 million expansion of AdventHealth Apopka, which will bring the campus’s licensed bed count to 158 and result in the creation of over 20 high-paying…