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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 4, 2023
One of the activities at the school was an obstacle course made up from various football practice items such as a large outdoor rubber trash can…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
August 4, 2023
Hello Folks, It’s goin’ to be a good month to go fishin’. We have two full moons this month. There was one on Tuesday, August 1,…
The Apopka Chief
August 4, 2023
Recently, I spoke with Roger Franklin Williams, Mr. Williams’ son, about his father, especially in the realm of athletics, which is what I concentrate on here.
The Apopka Chief
August 4, 2023
The start of fall practice also means only 19 more days until the Wekiva Mustangs compete in the preseason Kickoff Classic.
The Apopka Chief
August 4, 2023
The 2023 Dave Powers Crying Towel dinner and radio program will be held. It will feature after-dinner presentations by the head coaches of four of Central…
The Apopka Chief
August 4, 2023
With 63 kids and several coaches taking the trip, members of the Apopka Blue Darters football team spent the final weekend before preseason practice together at…
The Apopka Chief
July 28, 2023
Get ready to turn up the heat because barbecue season is here, and our Lake Apopka Natural Gas District team is excited to help our communities…
The Apopka Chief
July 28, 2023
From the second you walk through their doors, you’ll see how Freedom Tire & Automotive, Inc. stands out from the rest. You’ll feel valued, supported, and…
The 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…
The 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.
Micross cuts ribbonThe Apopka Chief
March 24, 2023
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Micross at the company’s location. The Apopka location is expected to bring 140 high-paying…
Heartland Haven FoundationThe Apopka Chief
March 24, 2023
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Heartland Haven Foundation. Heartland Haven Foundation is a nonprofit organization that offers equine-assisted therapy, as…
Mural will be dedicated and Easter eggs will be huntedThe Apopka Chief
March 24, 2023
The free event will have vendors, music and bounce houses. Read more on page 3A.
Complaint against attorneyThe Apopka Chief
March 24, 2023
What is the outcome of Apopka city attorney Michael Rodriguez complaint filed by Kelley Butcher.  See 1A for more information.
Council votes on land-use change for one acreThe Apopka Chief
March 24, 2023
The Apopka City Council votes on adopting an ordinance amending the future land use of a one-acre city-owned vacant land.  Find out more on 1A.
Cookies and Milk with a CopThe Apopka Chief
March 24, 2023
The Apopka Police Department had its monthly Cookies and Milk with a Cop at the North Orange Branch Library in Apopka. Children and families enjoyed meeting…
Apopka girls lacrosse in action this weekThe Apopka Chief
March 24, 2023
Asia Jones shoots to score a goal for Apopka against the Horizon Hawks. See more photos on page 5B.
Apopka girls beach volleyball in action this weekThe Apopka Chief
March 24, 2023
Addison Evans dives to try to keep a rally alive during the game against the Lake Highland Prep Highlanders. See more photos on page 5B.
Apopka High baseball plays over spring breakThe Apopka Chief
March 24, 2023
In the final game of the spring break event, the Darters played against Ponderosa High of Parker, Colo. See more photos on page 3B.
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Celebrates Natural Gas Utility Workers’ DayThe Apopka Chief
March 17, 2023
Every year on March 18th, we at Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) show appreciation for the hard work and dedication our natural gas utility workers…