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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 12, 2024
The city of Apopka will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for Fire Station 6 on Friday, January 12, at 3 p.m. on the northeast corner of Ocoee-Apopka…
The Apopka Chief
January 12, 2024
Apopka’s Jermichael Johnson plays through the contact and attempts a layup over an Edgewater defender. See more photos on page 3B.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
January 12, 2024
Hello Folks, We are into week two of the new year, and the fishin’ is not too bad. Folks are gettin’ out there and catchin’ some…
The Apopka Chief
January 12, 2024
Apopka bowling has been synonymous with success for nearly the last decade, he was part of that success. Former Blue Darter and now-professional bowler, Pete Vergos,…
The Apopka Chief
January 12, 2024
As the 2023-24 season has progressed to the last third, the Wekiva Mustangs are once again a presence among the FHSAA playoff picture.
The Apopka Chief
January 12, 2024
The Apopka Blue Darter boys’ basketball team is still in good shape at this point in the season after splitting their games against Mount Dora Christian…
The Apopka Chief
January 5, 2024
January 12, 2024 JANE MARTIN VAUGHN, Zellwood Station, passed away on December 27, 2023, peacefully with her family by her side. Jane moved up to Zellwood…
The Apopka Chief
January 5, 2024
Animal companions give so much to humans, and part of the responsibility to care for them is helping them to stay healthy. The staff at Park…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
January 5, 2024
Hello Folks, Happy New Year, I hope your new year has started off with a bang. I know there were lots of fireworks goin' off around…
The Apopka Chief
January 5, 2024
FASTSIGNS® of Apopka prides themselves on helping businesses increase their visibility and grow their ROI by providing them with high-quality signage and graphics. They work with…
Blue Darters still struggling on offenseThe Apopka Chief
October 6, 2023
With quarterback Tyson Davison back on the field for the first time since Apopka hosted West Orange, the Blue Darters had a fighting energy going into…
Mustangs fall to EaglesThe Apopka Chief
October 6, 2023
A third consecutive loss to the Edgewater Eagles in as many seasons by the same score was the result of mistakes committed by the Wekiva Mustangs.
LANGD Wants You to Know the Most Important Part of Public Natural Gas Week is You!The Apopka Chief
October 6, 2023
At Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD), we understand that you, the customer, are the reason why we do what we do. Our team is committed…
Wekiva hosting Naples team that won 2022 1S state titleThe Apopka Chief
October 6, 2023
Minimum expectation for the Wekiva Mustangs and Naples First Baptist Academy Lions entering the 2023 season were returning to the FHSAA playoffs.
Darters look to get back on winning track at OlympiaThe Apopka Chief
October 6, 2023
Normally, for the Apopka Blue Darters football team, it would be a welcome sight to see Olympia on the schedule after a pair of tough losses.
PEP: Blue Darters need to rebound from pair of tough lossesThe Apopka Chief
October 6, 2023
The toughest part of the Apopka Blue Darters’ football schedule proved to be just that, as the Darters lost a second-straight game.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
More than 17 lbs. of bass caughtThe Apopka Chief
October 6, 2023
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is havin’ a great week, and hopefully you got a chance to do some fishin’ last weekend or durin’ the week. I wanted…
Habitat for Humanity recognizes World Habitat DayThe Apopka Chief
October 6, 2023
Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka recognized Monday, October 2, as World Habitat Day by continuing to build homes in the Apopka area and raising awareness about the…
Rev. Dr. H.L. Dericho, 1934-2023The Apopka Chief
October 6, 2023
The community mourns the loss of Rev. Dr. Herman Lee Dericho, who died at 88 years of age. Dericho was pastor for 60 years at New…
Child arrested in shootingThe Apopka Chief
October 6, 2023
After further investigation, Apopka police have arrested and charged an 11-year-old juvenile with attempted second-degree murder in the shooting at the Northwest Recreation Complex, which resulted…