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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 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.
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…
The 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.
The 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.
The 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'
The 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…
The 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…
The 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…
The 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…
The Apopka Chief
October 6, 2023
About 25 people gathered outside Apopka City Hall in an illumination of the building to commemorate September as Chiari Malformation Awareness Month.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Make sure to hydrate well during our sweltering summer monthsThe Apopka Chief
June 16, 2023
Hello Folks, Well, it feels like summer has arrived, but in fact, it starts June 21, next Wednesday. We have been havin’ some very warm days…
Summer workThe Apopka Chief
June 16, 2023
It may be summer, but members of the Apopka Blue Darters football team are working out three days a week until preseason football practice begins. More…
Centenarian turns 102The Apopka Chief
June 9, 2023
Deaconess Jennell Simmons was born Jennell Payne, on June 12, 1921. Read more on page 10A.
Scholarship winnerThe Apopka Chief
June 9, 2023
On May 6th, Senior Night at Apopka High School Awards program saw an Agriculture and FFA senior, Reilly Redcliffe, receive the CCP Agricultural Scholarship for 2023.…
Newly painted murals beautify downtownThe Apopka Chief
June 9, 2023
Artists painted several murals in downtown Apopka as part of a community-wide effort to usher in more visual beauty and vitality to the area. See more…
Final look at Apopka’s spring game win over JonesThe Apopka Chief
June 9, 2023
Jones quarterback Dereon Coleman is brought down by Apopka defensive lineman Kevin Roberts (r) and Lorenzo Payne. See more photos on page 3B.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The fishin’ has been a little slowThe Apopka Chief
June 9, 2023
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week. One week sure makes a difference. Last week we had some rain and breezy days but…
Scudero awarded Metro Conference Coach of the YearThe Apopka Chief
June 9, 2023
Coach Mike Scudero has guided the Wekiva program over the last three seasons through the transformation and continuation of reaching the next step.
Wekiva is in offseason trainingThe Apopka Chief
June 9, 2023
Perhaps training taking place during the summer months is of the most value. The process of righting the end of the previous season for basketball teams…
J&K Automotive is a company you can trust for honest and convenient auto repair servicesThe Apopka Chief
June 9, 2023
Honest Auto Repairs with a smile. If you’ve faced “hidden” charges or been talked into unnecessary service work, then J&K Automotive, Inc. is for you. They…