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  • Doug Bankson is the founder and senior pastor of Victory Church World Outreach Center in Apopka, Florida.  He currently serves as State Representative for House District 39.
The Apopka Chief
November 3, 2023
Officer Adsudalah Brooks and Recruit Officer Laura Crespo responded to a 911 call in reference to a woman (Eligia) in labor inside her Apopka home and…
The Apopka Chief
November 3, 2023
Kit Land Nelson Park in Apopka was filled with scary fun as the annual Halloween in the Park packed costume wearers and trick-or-treaters to the area.…
The Apopka Chief
November 3, 2023
Real estate stakeholders and professionals learned more at an event about how they could better leverage the single-family rental and build-to-rent sectors to better accommodate the…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
November 3, 2023
Hello Folks, I hope you are enjoyin’ this great weather we are havin’ and hopefully you are getting’ in some time on the water. I just…
The Apopka Chief
November 3, 2023
Apopka had one of their best games all season against the Trojans. Apopka’s defense started iffy but ended the game looking like the defensive-minded machine the…
The Apopka Chief
November 3, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters brought home the win, after traveling to Orlando for a District matchup with the Evans Trojans. The Blue Darters scored the most…
The Apopka Chief
November 3, 2023
A last game improvement turned in by the Lyman Greyhounds, injury and the return of inconsistency brought the Apopka Blue Darters’ 2023 postseason bowling run to…
The Apopka Chief
November 3, 2023
The Mayor’s Cup, or Tater Bowl as some Apopkans call it, is the annual matchup for Apopka’s hometown rivals, the Wekiva Mustangs. The game will be…
The Apopka Chief
November 2, 2023
November 24, 2023 KENNETH ALAN NELSON, 79, of Zellwood, passed away on November 13, 2023. Mr. Nelson was born on June 14, 1944, in Queens, New…
The Apopka Chief
October 31, 2023
If you’re like most of the working class in America today, you know a lot of time is spent in your vehicle. It’s the hectic schedules…
Since 1988, A.O.K. Tire Mart has been a local, family-owned and operated businessThe Apopka Chief
July 28, 2023
It’s hard to believe that the summer break will be ending soon, signaling the start of a new school year. Like most families, there are many…
Rotary Club of Apopka starts fresh year with eventThe Apopka Chief
July 28, 2023
The Rotary Club of Apopka had its first community service event of the new Rotary year at Northside Church of Apopka. Read more on page 10A.
Downtown mural project and sponsorsThe Apopka Chief
July 28, 2023
Representatives of Orlando Health and Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce take time to pose in front of one of the murals created in June. The murals…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Fishin’ is pretty good in areasThe Apopka Chief
July 28, 2023
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is havin’ a great week and, hopefully, you got a chance to do some fishin’ over the weekend. Kyle at Bitter’s Bait…
Brotherly loveThe Apopka Chief
July 28, 2023
Former Apopka Blue Darter defensive lineman Jalen Carter (facing camera), now with the Philadelphia Eagles, hugs Apopka High football coach Jeff Rolson Saturday, July 22, when…
Media day held for area high school football teamsThe Apopka Chief
July 28, 2023
A strong tangible sign that the new football season is approaching, the Florida Citrus Sports High School Football Days took the stage front and center earlier…
Last few days of July are very busy with local sportsThe Apopka Chief
July 28, 2023
Even with all the fantastic athletes who participated in various sports at Apopka High School prior and since Donald Scott graduated from Apopka High in 2010,…
Call Maltby’s Tree Service and Landscaping to see if your trees are at risk during a stormThe Apopka Chief
July 21, 2023
Most Florida home and business owners are familiar with the damage that can come from severe storms.  If not, it’s important to brush up on the…
Schroeder Dental Group provides superior oral care with courteous and a professional attitudeThe Apopka Chief
July 21, 2023
 Schroeder Dental Group wants to ensure that every patient has a positive experience during every visit. Their office is bright, clean, and relaxing. There is no…
After years of struggle, family gets dream homeThe Apopka Chief
July 21, 2023
In 2015, if one were to tell Keetonia Wilson that in 2023 she would overcome hardship to become a proud homeowner she would not have believed…