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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 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…
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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…
The Apopka Chief
March 22, 2024
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that sea turtles are starting to nest on our beaches. Residents and visitors can…
The Apopka Chief
March 22, 2024
The Apopka Baseball team had no time for the beach, a lazy day sleeping in until noon, or anything else at the start of their spring…
The Apopka Chief
March 22, 2024
The Piedmont Lakes girls basketball team’s mission this season was to claim the 2024 Orange County District championship after falling in the final last season.
The Apopka Chief
March 22, 2024
With Apopka High School and Wekiva High School on spring break, I felt it was the perfect time to do a spring sports round-up and check…
Dr. Katrina Schroeder
The Apopka Chief
March 22, 2024
 Dr. Katrina Schroeder wants to ensure that every patient has a positive experience during every visit. Their office is bright, clean, and relaxing. There is no…
The Apopka Chief
March 15, 2024
The 23rd annual Apopka Fair sponsored by the Rotary Club of Apopka and Rotarian Lowell Swanberg’s classic car show was held Saturday, March 9, at Kit Land…
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March 15, 2024
It’s Tax Season. Are you ready? Scott & Associates Accounting Firm, Inc. provides business tax service, personal tax preparation, business and personal IRS and Department of…
The Apopka Chief
March 15, 2024
The tradition of capturing Apopka’s cultural essence via the Apopka Fair and for a special 96 hours began Thursday, March 7.
Apopka Boys Basketball splits games against Warriors, PioneersThe Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
The Apopka Boys’ basketball team split their two games after press time last week, beating the West Orange Warriors 67-37, who are now 1-8, on Wednesday,…
Apopka Boys Soccer fall to Horizon with goal in final 10 minutesThe Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters Boys’ soccer team had a tough time last week as they tied one and lost one. More photos on 3B.
Apopka Girls wrestling wins 2023 Girls Grappler ClassicThe Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters picked right back up from where they left off last season, winning the Grenadiers Girls Grappler Classic.
Public Invited to Hear Dickens Carolers at Graceworx Community Church Dec. 23The Apopka Chief
December 15, 2023
The Dickens Carolers—who’ve been inspiring Central Florida audiences for the past 30 years with their performances of the music of Christmas—will present a concert at Graceworx…
Fueling Progress: Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Reflects on an Incredible 2023The Apopka Chief
December 15, 2023
At Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD), we pride ourselves on the service we provide and the recognition we receive for a job well done. When…
Donors give to Loaves and Fishes for Christmas seasonThe Apopka Chief
December 15, 2023
For the holiday season, organizations and individual have been donating to Loaves & Fishes, located on 206 E. Eighth St., Apopka. Donors, clockwise from top left…
Thousands participate in 47th Christmas ParadeThe Apopka Chief
December 15, 2023
Between 2,000 and 3,000 people participated in the 47th annual Apopka Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 9, traversing approximately one mile on Park Avenue.
Christmas concert features Journey musicianThe Apopka Chief
December 15, 2023
The Christmas concert “Hope Was Born” with Jonathan Cain, Hall of Fame songwriter and keyboardist from the rock band Journey, will premiere on Sunday, December 17,…
APK basketball defeats West OrangeThe Apopka Chief
December 15, 2023
Jermichael Johnson attempts to contest a layup during Apopka’s 67-37 victory over West Orange. See more basketball photos on page 4C.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Aaron Yavorsky is the youngest angler to ever qualify for BassMaster Classic at 17The Apopka Chief
December 15, 2023
Hello Folks, We are havin’ some nice cool weather this week and it really feels good, too. It warms up durin’ the day and that works…