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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
October 27, 2023
Different personality, different strategical tactics, different coaching approach...Same result for the Apopka Blue Darters bowling team though.
The Apopka Chief
October 27, 2023
In what started out as a close contest, the game against the Lake Mary Rams quickly turned into a loss for the Apopka Blue Darters on…
The Apopka Chief
October 20, 2023
Darters homecoming king and queen find themselves surrounded by The Apopka Blue Darter cheerleaders. Photo submitted by Paul Peters.
The Apopka Chief
October 20, 2023
Gas prices continue to rise, with no relief in sight. And if you’re in the market for a new or used vehicle, you’ll find car prices…
The Apopka Chief
October 20, 2023
The eighth annual North Shore Birding Festival on Lake Apopka will feature over 60 field trips with skilled leaders will traverse the 20,000-acre Lake Apopka North…
The Apopka Chief
October 20, 2023
Rabbi Elie Weisz flew from Jerusalem into Apopka to speak at City of Destiny Church in Apopka, where the three-day Paula White Ministries Unleashed Conference took…
The Apopka Chief
October 20, 2023
John Peery, the late Apopka Chief editor, was honored at the homecoming game between the Apopka Blue Darters and the Lake Brantley Patriots on Friday, October…
The Apopka Chief
October 20, 2023
During Friday night’s homecoming game Makaylah Thompson and Jayden Sotolongo were announced as Apopka High School’s Homecoming queen and king, respectively. The homecoming game was held…
The Apopka Chief
October 20, 2023
It was a ground offensive on Friday, October 13. The reputable run-heavy offenses of Lake Brantley and Apopka collided in a homecoming battle for the Blue…
The Apopka Chief
October 20, 2023
The final score reflected the explosive lethalness and thoroughness in which the Wekiva Mustangs defeated the Horizon Hawks.
Independence Day fireworksThe Apopka Chief
July 7, 2023
Fireworks filled the sky at the Apopka amphitheater to cap the city’s July Fourth Celebration on Tuesday, July 4. Musical guest My Generation entertained the crowd…
Blue-winged tealThe Apopka Chief
July 7, 2023
This blue-winged teal is one of several wildlife that call Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive home. Located on the Lake Apopka North Shore, the drive is free…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
If you try your luck in lakes, river, be aware of the heatThe Apopka Chief
July 7, 2023
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July. I know my family did. We had the all-American meal of hot dogs and hamburgers, and…
Mustangs prepare for season with much summer successThe Apopka Chief
July 7, 2023
The ability to prepare for the upcoming season has been a steady process of improvement with Jeremiah Schwartz as the Wekiva Mustangs’ head coach.
July 2023 ObituariesThe Apopka Chief
July 6, 2023
July 28, 2023 EVANGELINA C. OCHOA, 83, of Apopka, Florida passed away on July 21, 2023. Mrs. Ochoa was born on August 11, 1939 in Ancihuacuaro,…
Graceworx Community Church will be Highlighting Religious Liberty in JulyThe Apopka Chief
June 30, 2023
Graceworx Community Church, like many congregations throughout the United States, sees in the secular festivities surrounding Independence Day, a natural springboard for reflecting also on the…
Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka presents honors at annual awards luncheonThe Apopka Chief
June 30, 2023
Lorena Potter, (l), president of Foliage Sertoma Club, welcomes new members of the club who were installed at a luncheon by Mayor Bryan Nelson (r). The…
Apopka Rotary installs new president, presents awardsThe Apopka Chief
June 30, 2023
Sam Worell, (l), area governor of Rotary District 6980, installs Mike Polan as president of Rotary Club of Apopka. See more photos on page 11A.
Marsh rabbitThe Apopka Chief
June 30, 2023
A marsh rabbit surveys his area recently along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive located on the North Shore of Lake Apopka. The drive is free and…
A large lake is surrounded by greenery, with a road in the background.
Area to get millions in state projectsThe Apopka Chief
June 30, 2023
In his update from the Florida Legislature’s 2023 session, state Rep. Doug Bankson told the Apopka City Council that the state budget has more than $10…