Nick Nesta officially becomes Apopka mayor after securing 62% of the vote

APOPKA, Fla. — Newly elected Mayor Nick Nesta of Apopka is being sworn in during a ceremony. The midday event officially inaugurates his administration, following his landslide runoff victory on April 14. He won a decisive victory over Commissioner Christine Moore earlier this month, securing nearly 62 percent of the vote in a runoff election. Voter turnout for this important election was 20%, according to data from the Supervisor of Elections Office.Additional commissioners are also taking the oath:Sam Ruth (Commissioner-elect, Seat 1)Diane Velazquez (Commissioner re-elect, Seat 2)Yesenia “Jesi” Baron (Commissioner-elect, Seat 4)Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.©2026 Cox Media Group