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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
July 21, 2023
In 2015, if one were to tell Keetonia Wilson that in 2023 she would overcome hardship to become a proud homeowner she would not have believed…
The Apopka Chief
July 21, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters football team are seen continuing to put in work in the weightroom during summer workouts. See more photos on page 3B.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
July 21, 2023
Hello Folks, What a great week last week in Central Florida. BASS released its top 100 lakes in the United States. Florida had three lakes in…
The Apopka Chief
July 21, 2023
I’d like to congratulate former Wekiva pitcher Logan Gilbert for recording his first complete game as a Major League Baseball pitcher. This week’s former Blue Darter…
The Apopka Chief
July 21, 2023
The basic premise of the event is for the coaches to give their preview for the upcoming high school football season.
The Apopka Chief
July 21, 2023
Apopka Blue Darters football players are getting in their last workouts as they will take next week off.
The Apopka Chief
July 14, 2023
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_media_grid element_width="3" grid_id="vc_gid:1689110830706-81943dac-f016-7" include="442712,19026,21660,718765"][vc_column_text] Leash? Check. Water? Check. Okay, you and your furry friend are ready to set off on an outdoor summer adventure… PAUSE! Did…
The Apopka Chief
July 14, 2023
Summer brings with it fun outdoor activities like lounging on the beach or by the pool, taking vacations, and a host of outdoor sports. But as…
The Apopka Chief
July 14, 2023
Mary Moore will celebrate her 100th birthday. Read more on page 5A.
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July 14, 2023
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings (center left) and Orange County District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore (center right) cut the ribbon of Orange County Parks and…
Freemasons keep serving community in various waysThe Apopka Chief
March 10, 2023
On February 25, the Brothers of Orange Lodge No. 36, Apopka’s Masonic Lodge, joined with Apopka Serves to help beautify Apopka High School. Apopka Serves does…
Hall’s Feed Store site to reopen as cafeThe Apopka Chief
March 10, 2023
Propagate Social House co-owners announced at a Friday, March 3, press conference that it will transform the former Hall’s Feed Store site into another restaurant and…
Apopka Fair takes over weekend with rides, food, funThe Apopka Chief
March 10, 2023
For 23 years, when spring comes, the feeling of “that time of the year” pervades the Apopka area as the Apopka Fair draws near.
Mustangs, Blue Darters are very active in several sportsThe Apopka Chief
March 10, 2023
Wekiva High’s cheerleaders were at RP Funding Center in Lakeland to support the basketball team in the Class 6A state semifinals. The Apopka Blue Darters softball…
Mustangs play in state semifinalThe Apopka Chief
March 10, 2023
Wekiva’s Austin Rolle drives to the bucket to attempt a shot in the state semifinal game.
Wekiva baseball now 7-0The Apopka Chief
March 10, 2023
The Wekiva Mustangs baseball team moved to 7-0 on the season after downing Windermere Prep 4-3 on Tuesday, March 7. In the picture at the left,…
Park Avenue Animal Hospital is your other family doctor that provides care from head to tailThe Apopka Chief
March 3, 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…
Avoid costly auto repairs with preventive maintenance from Freedom Tire & AutomotiveThe Apopka Chief
March 3, 2023
For most people, vehicles hold the utmost importance in their day-to-day activities: work, shopping, school, extracurricular activities, church, eating out, going to the movies, doctor’s appointments,…
St. Johns District harvests gizzard shads to improve water qualityThe Apopka Chief
March 3, 2023
As part of a multifaceted approach to restoring water quality in waterways, the St. Johns River Water Management District has been reducing the “rough fish” population…
Photography studio moves to City CenterThe Apopka Chief
March 3, 2023
The Apopka Area chamber of Commerce had a ribbon cutting for Rinat Halon Photography, a boutique photography studio at Highland Manor at the Apopka City Center.