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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
January 26, 2024
We’re coming up on the final laps of the 2023 boys’ basketball season. The Apopka Blue Darters were 9-10 going into their matchups at the beginning…
The Apopka Chief
January 26, 2024
Bruce McMillian’s induction into the Metro Conference Alumni Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame during 2024 is only fitting. The 2023-24 school year marks the 40th McMillian…
The 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,…
The Apopka Chief
January 26, 2024
The second annual Apopka Police versus Apopka Fire BBQ Competition took place on Saturday, January 13, at Apopka’s Sonny’s BBQ on Semoran Boulevard.
The Apopka Chief
January 26, 2024
October After further investigation, Apopka police have arrested and charged an 11-year-old juvenile with attempted second-degree murder in the Monday, October 2, shooting at the Northwest…
The 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…
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…
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…
The 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…
The 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…
Wekiva takes win at HorizonThe Apopka Chief
October 20, 2023
The final score reflected the explosive lethalness and thoroughness in which the Wekiva Mustangs defeated the Horizon Hawks.
Blue Darters will host 7-0 Lake Mary RamsThe Apopka Chief
October 20, 2023
In what will most likely be the Blue Darters’ hardest match-up of the regular season, Apopka will host the undefeated Lake Mary Rams tonight, Friday, October…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Kentucky man wins $42,467 in Harris Chain fishing tournamentThe Apopka Chief
October 20, 2023
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great week this past week. I wanted to take a moment and put a few thoughts together about my friend…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Cooler weather certainly makes for better fishin’ in Central FloridaThe Apopka Chief
October 13, 2023
Hello Folks, Oh my gosh, it’s finally here and it’s great. We have been waitin’ all summer and it’s finally here. It’s been so nice to…
Yeoman sings at talent showThe Apopka Chief
October 13, 2023
Yeoman 2nd Class Alexandria Rodriguez, of Apopka, sings on Friday, October 6, during an audition for a talent show hosted by the Morale, Welfare and Recreation…
Hospital undergoes expansionThe Apopka Chief
October 13, 2023
AdventHealth Apopka has announced a $26.3-million expansion at the hospital to better serve the growing population in Orange County.
City Council okays road upgrade to make way for flooring retailerThe Apopka Chief
October 13, 2023
The Apopka City council voted 4-1 in favor of improving Mayflower Avenue to city standards so retailer Floor & Decor could build a store on the…
Man arrested for car theft, crash that killed child, 7The Apopka Chief
October 13, 2023
Marcus Williams, 38, has been booked into the Orange County Jail according to the Apopka Police Department. Police said they would arrest Williams once he was…
Ministry hosts three-day conferenceThe Apopka Chief
October 13, 2023
The third annual Unleashed Conference will span three days to include discussions surrounding current culture and current events, worship and digging deeper into one’s encounter with…
Seniors win powderpuff gameThe Apopka Chief
October 13, 2023
The Apopka High School senior powderpuff team pose together before the game on Tuesday, October 10. See more photos on page 6B.