Nelson sues Moore, Chief and WESH organize mayoral debate

The Apopka Chief Newsletter: January 9 Edition

Author

Sarah Merly
January 09, 2026

Welcome to The Apopka Chief weekly newsletter!

Sarah Merly here:) I’m so sorry, but we realized a story was missing from the previous edition of this newsletter, so I added it now. Have a great Friday!

~Sarah Merly, Editorial Assistant and Reporter

Front Page

Christine Moore, Nick Nesta and Bryan Nelson will square off in the 2026 Apopka mayoral election debate. | File photos

Other Front Page News:

Other Local News

AdventHealth acquires distribution center property for $84M 

Site is located near airport, major corridors.

City Council terminates Main Street Apopka agreement 

Executive director resigned after mural fallout.

Apopka and Wekiva marching bands perform in London and Louisiana

Mustangs earn awards in Sugar Bowl Parade

YouTuber’s Apopka police encounter spreads on social media

APD reviewing incident.

Police Beat: APD arrests 27 Dec. 28-Jan. 3

In the period from December 28, 2025-January 3, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,640 calls for service, responded to 25 crashes, issued 77 citations, and made 27 arrests.

Apopka woman indicted for wire fraud

Jury trial set for Jan. 28

MLK Parade organizers invite area to celebrate King 

‘The Dream Marches On’ to serve as 2026 theme.

Opinions: Doug Bankson, Jake Vest and Melissa Byrd

Lifestyle

Local Sports


Wekiva won the consolation prize in the Centralia (Illinois) Holiday Tournament Dec. 29-31. | Courtesy of Joyce Lubin

Apopka Historical Fact

“Dr. Zelotes H. Mason and Peter Buchan, influential Masons living near here [Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery], were instrumental in securing the charter for the local masonic lodge. Mason practiced medicine in the area from 1871 to 1893. Buchan, a Scottish silversmith, came to Apopka by 1854 after hearing stories of Florida’s climate and fertility.”

~Apopka Historical Trail by Steve Rajtar