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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 7, 2023
This blue-winged teal is one of several wildlife that call Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive home. Located on the Lake Apopka North Shore, the drive is free…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
July 7, 2023
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July. I know my family did. We had the all-American meal of hot dogs and hamburgers, and…
The Apopka Chief
July 7, 2023
The ability to prepare for the upcoming season has been a steady process of improvement with Jeremiah Schwartz as the Wekiva Mustangs’ head coach.
The Apopka Chief
July 7, 2023
Even though he grew up in Apopka, there was little possibility that James Delgado would play football, much less coach it.
The Apopka Chief
July 6, 2023
July 28, 2023 EVANGELINA C. OCHOA, 83, of Apopka, Florida passed away on July 21, 2023. Mrs. Ochoa was born on August 11, 1939 in Ancihuacuaro,…
The Apopka Chief
June 30, 2023
Graceworx Community Church, like many congregations throughout the United States, sees in the secular festivities surrounding Independence Day, a natural springboard for reflecting also on the…
The Apopka Chief
June 30, 2023
Lorena Potter, (l), president of Foliage Sertoma Club, welcomes new members of the club who were installed at a luncheon by Mayor Bryan Nelson (r). The…
The Apopka Chief
June 30, 2023
Sam Worell, (l), area governor of Rotary District 6980, installs Mike Polan as president of Rotary Club of Apopka. See more photos on page 11A.
The Apopka Chief
June 30, 2023
According to airman Kaleb Petty, the values required to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Zellwood. Read more on page 6A.
The Apopka Chief
June 30, 2023
A marsh rabbit surveys his area recently along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive located on the North Shore of Lake Apopka. The drive is free and…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Weather is perfect for fishin’ locallyThe Apopka Chief
February 24, 2023
Hello Folks, It’s just a great time to be a Florida resident. The weather is beautiful, the fishin’ is pretty good, and if you want to…
Workplace Screening Intelligence is a local full-service laboratory for drug, alcohol, Healthcare worker titer screening, Covid-19, flu screening and moreThe Apopka Chief
February 24, 2023
Workplace Screening Intelligence offers drug testing,  healthcare employee titer  screening including the new Transferrin Gold TB test – a one step lab test in place of…
Apopka boys basketball coach mulls over the issues in seasonThe Apopka Chief
February 24, 2023
Those who know Williams and his coaching style, it’s not so much about the wins and losses as it is about the process to get there.…
Apopka High spring sports are having early successThe Apopka Chief
February 24, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters baseball team got the 2023 season off to a successful start, but not before going to extra innings. See more photos on…
Region champThe Apopka Chief
February 24, 2023
Apopka wrestler Nehemie Gregoire (c) won the regional 135 lbs. weight classification at Osceola High in Kissimmee, qualifying her for the state wrestling tournament that will…
Blue Darters play softball season openerThe Apopka Chief
February 24, 2023
Jaelyn Diller is all smiles after slapping a run-scoring single during a game with Ponchatoula High from Louisiana in the season opener for the Blue Darters.…
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District – Natural Gas Stoves are Safe for Your KitchenThe Apopka Chief
February 17, 2023
There has been a lot of chatter about natural gas stoves lately, with some even suggesting that they should be banned from homes because of studies…
Apopka’s Rock Springs Realty, your local market experts, whether you’re buying or selling!The Apopka Chief
February 17, 2023
“Is it a good time to sell? Or might it be a better time to buy? Either way, let’s look at what the numbers are telling…
City museum book project honors Apopka’s Black trailblazersThe Apopka Chief
February 17, 2023
In recognition of Black History Month, the Museum of the Apopkans unveiled its latest book project “Celebrating Legends of Apopka in Honor of Black History Month.”
Apopka’s Hispanic leadersThe Apopka Chief
February 17, 2023
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce invited its members and non-members to organize the Chamber’s Hispanic Leadership Committee at San Miguel Mexican Grill. This was the…