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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
September 22, 2023
The Darters will host a very formidable foe in the Edgewater Eagles today, but unlike other home games, there will be a unique pregame pep rally…
The Apopka Chief
September 15, 2023
In what I thought was the best half of the season for the Apopka High football team, the Blue Darters overcame an 11-point deficit to up…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
September 15, 2023
Hello Folks, I thought cooler weather was just around the corner. Boy, was I wrong. Still havin’ some hot days but we might get some cooler temperatures next week. At…
The Apopka Chief
September 15, 2023
When storms leave a path of destruction on your trees and landscape, rapid response time and expert advice from Maltby’s Tree Service and Landscaping will make…
The Apopka Chief
September 15, 2023
When the COVID-19 pandemic surfaced in 2020, nobody could have imagined its impact on so many families trying to make ends meet. At Lake Apopka Natural…
The Apopka Chief
September 15, 2023
For a second consecutive contest, mistakes doomed the Wekiva Mustangs to a loss.
The Apopka Chief
September 15, 2023
Every football team goes through times when players need a week off to recover from bumps and bruises, or even more serious physical concern.
The Apopka Chief
September 15, 2023
The community recognized the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the front steps of Apopka City Hall with the community being reminded not to…
The Apopka Chief
September 15, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters stayed undefeated after a hard-fought win over the host Dr. Phillips Panthers on Friday, September 8.
The Apopka Chief
September 15, 2023
Members of the community provided video of the crime to Apopka detectives, which led to identification of the suspect, according to the news release.
At Katrina M. Schroeder, DMD’s office, your smile is their top priorityThe Apopka Chief
May 26, 2023
Dr. Katrina Schroeder wants to ensure that every patient has a positive experience during every visit. Their office is bright, clean, and relaxing. There is no…
This Hurricane Season… Be Prepared with Natural GasThe Apopka Chief
May 26, 2023
In anticipation of Hurricane Season – starting June 1 and closing November 30 – the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) team is encouraging our Florida…
Apopka’s Rock Springs Realty notes bump in active listings gives buyers more to choose fromThe Apopka Chief
May 19, 2023
“Is it a good time to sell? Or might it be a better time to buy? Florida’s housing market in April saw more for-sale inventory and…
Rotary supports 12-U teamThe Apopka Chief
May 19, 2023
Donnie Williams, of the Rotary Club of Apopka, presents a check to Cullen Johnson, a member of the 12-U travel baseball team to help with expenses…
Spurlock graduates with high honorsThe Apopka Chief
May 19, 2023
Apopkan Elizabeth A. Spurlock received her bachelor of science degree in health sciences, summa cum laude, from the University of Central Florida. Read more on page…
Police find body behind a dumpster, seek a witnessThe Apopka Chief
May 19, 2023
Apopka police and Orange County are investigating the death of a woman whose body was discovered behind a dumpster at the Wekiva Riverwalk Plaza in Apopka.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Bluegills are bitin’ across our area’s lakes and riversThe Apopka Chief
May 19, 2023
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great weekend and, hopefully, you got a chance to do some fishin’. We have a new moon at the…
Mustangs will travel to face vaunted SeminolesThe Apopka Chief
May 19, 2023
The Wekiva Mustangs football team got what it wanted when it scheduled an opponent that can provide a top-tier challenge for the 2023 spring game. See…
Intrasquad game; spring game ahead for DartersThe Apopka Chief
May 19, 2023
The end of spring football practice is just around the corner as the Apopka Blue Darters will visit the Jones Tigers for the spring game. See…
Season ends in region game for AHS softballThe Apopka Chief
May 19, 2023
An up-and-down season for the Apopka Blue Darters softball team ended with a loss to Port Orange Spruce Creek in a Class 7A-1 regional quarterfinal playoff…