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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
August 25, 2023
Ret. Colonel Sanford L. Graves, USAF, of Apopka will be 100 years old. He joined the Army Air Corps during the early years of World War…
The Apopka Chief
August 25, 2023
Congressman Daniel Webster of the 11th Congressional District visited Apopka during his August recess. He spoke with the Apopka Rotary lunch club about his goals in…
The Apopka Chief
August 25, 2023
During his three-day trip, Nathaniel Plummer called on members of Congress to renew the Special Diabetes Program, a federal program to support research to prevent, cure…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
August 25, 2023
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and you got a chance to do some fishin’ this past weekend. Hopefully, after the Labor…
The Apopka Chief
August 25, 2023
One minute, nine seconds left on the fourth-quarter clock. The Osceola Kowboys were in perfect position for a field goal to pull ahead of the Apopka…
The Apopka Chief
August 25, 2023
Style and character of how the touchdowns were scored was the same for both teams (Wekiva Mustangs and Gainesville Buchholz Bobcats). The contest unfolded as a…
The Apopka Chief
August 25, 2023
The Darters survived an Osceola march deep into Apopka territory late in the fourth quarter, but a 30-yard field goal try went wide left with about…
The Apopka Chief
August 25, 2023
Brian Darikio Beathea, a 65-year-old Black man, was last seen in the area of AdventHealth Apopka.
The Apopka Chief
August 18, 2023
Throughout our nation, August is the month when students either return to school for the fall term or get ready to be welcomed back shortly after…
The Apopka Chief
August 18, 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…
Park Avenue Animal Hospital offers helpful hints to protect pets from fleas and ticksThe Apopka Chief
April 21, 2023
Since 2008, Park Avenue Animal Hospital has been providing a wide variety of services to keep your furry, four-legged friends in the best of health. With…
Freemasons aid Special OlympicsThe Apopka Chief
April 21, 2023
Orange Lodge No. 36 was honored to aid the Special Olympics Regional Summer Games at Apopka High School by providing the concessions for the participants of…
Proclamation read for Denim DayThe Apopka Chief
April 21, 2023
Mayor Bryan Nelson presented a proclamation to Lui Damiani, executive director of the Victim Service Center of Central Florida, commemorating Wednesday, April 26, as Denim Day.…
Jewelry crafter one of many festival vendorsThe Apopka Chief
April 21, 2023
Winter Park jewelry crafter Wesley Roll is one of dozens of fine artists and crafts vendors who will be at the 61st annual Apopka Art and…
Prayer Breakfast will be on May 4The Apopka Chief
April 21, 2023
This year’s event will include an inspirational message from keynote speaker Claud Bowers, the founder and president of SuperChannel Worship Ministries, Inc.
Anhinga magnificenceThe Apopka Chief
April 21, 2023
This anhinga spreads its wings at Lake Apopka, one of many inhabitants of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The St. Johns River Water Management District continues…
The Importance of National Safe Digging Month and Locator Safety Appreciation WeekThe Apopka Chief
April 21, 2023
April is National Safe Digging Month, and we at Lake Apopka Natural Gas District use this month as an opportunity to educate our communities to work…
Apopka High beach volleyball, softball continue seasonsThe Apopka Chief
April 21, 2023
Giovana Moulder returns a shot in a beach volleyball match against Lake Highland Prep. Alicia Lopez fires the ball from second base to first to record…
AHS baseball, flag football continue their winning waysThe Apopka Chief
April 21, 2023
Lefthander Jackson Meyerer pitched the final two innings for the Blue Darters in the Metro Conference West Division tournament against the Horizon Hawks. Lauren Jones throws…
Katrina Schroeder, DMD, is a highly skilled dentist serving patients from all over Orange countyThe Apopka Chief
April 14, 2023
In 2006, Dr. Schroeder graduated from the University of Florida’s College of dentistry with a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) and began her private practice…