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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, 2024
The city of Apopka continues to update its comprehensive plan’s transportation element, which contains policies for creating and maintaining the community’s multi-modal transportation network, so the…
The 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…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The 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…
The 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…
The Apopka Chief
March 29, 2024
The Apopka Baseball team picked up their tenth straight win at home on Tuesday, March 26, defeating the Eustis Panthers 11-5. A slew of Apopka players…
The 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…
The 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…
The Apopka Chief
March 22, 2024
AdventHealth Apopka executives presented Loaves & Fishes with a $25,000 donation.
The 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.
The 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.
Here’s a schedule of January 2024 city meetingsThe Apopka Chief
December 29, 2023
Here is a schedule of upcoming meetings in January 2024. All will take place at Apopka City Hall, 120 E. Main St., Apopka. Meetings are live…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Bass fishing slow, specks are really bittingThe Apopka Chief
December 29, 2023
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a Blessed Christmas and you and your family enjoyed your time together. My wife Shirley and I enjoyed our time…
FHSAA gives Blue Darters and Mustangs new classificationsThe Apopka Chief
December 29, 2023
The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) decided to reclassify and distribute high school football programs in a way that may be familiar to a lot…
Rotary DonationThe Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
Chris DeClue (l), Rotary Club of Apopka Rotary Club presented a $1000 check  to U.S. Air Force Sgt. Ocasio of the Wekiva High School ROTC program for Ocasio’s…
New worship leader heads Christmas Eve serviceThe Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
The Calvary Church of the Nazarene will hold its Christmas Eve service featuring the church’s new worship leader, Michael McCabe, whose credentials include leading several orchestras…
City defies bad weather to lay wreaths on vets’ gravesThe Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
Defying the inclement weather, the community held its Wreaths Across America Day on Saturday, December 16, at the Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery.
Headshot of a man with a gray beard and hair in a collared shirt, tie and jacket.
Local gas district names new CEOThe Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) has appointed Brent Haywood, as the company’s next chief executive officer and general manager, effective January 8, 2024.
Chamber awards honors leaders, businesses at yearly eventThe Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
Local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders were honored for their community service, contributions to the community, and accomplishments at the 2023 annual Apopka Chamber Business Awards.
Apopka High SGA delivers gifts at WheatleyThe Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
The seniors of the Apopka High School’s Student Government Association (SGA) visited Phillis Wheatley Elementary on Tuesday, December 19, to deliver presents to all the pre-K…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Last week’s weather meant the fish would be hard to catchThe Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
Hello Folks, I wish I could tell you that the fishin’ is fantastic, but I cannot tell a lie. As you all know, last weekend we…