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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
June 9, 2023
Honest Auto Repairs with a smile. If you’ve faced “hidden” charges or been talked into unnecessary service work, then J&K Automotive, Inc. is for you. They…
King Buffet Chinese Restaurant
The Apopka Chief
June 4, 2023
At King Buffet Chinese Restaurant, you will always find an abundant variety of fresh and delicious foods. You will also find their service to be top-notch…
The Apopka Chief
June 2, 2023
We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry companions, but being over-eager in hot weather can spell danger. Voted the…
The Apopka Chief
June 2, 2023
The Foliage Garden Club of Apopka installed officers for 2023-2024 at the May luncheon meeting. Gwen Carter FFGC District VII Director (far left) officiated at the…
The Apopka Chief
June 2, 2023
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of Blue Jay Academy 4 Kidz at the school’s location, 229 E. Fifth St., Apopka. The…
The Apopka Chief
June 2, 2023
Rotary Club of Apopka supports AHS Speech and Debate Club for an event being held in June. John DeClue (l) a member of Rotary, is presenting…
The Apopka Chief
June 2, 2023
The city of Apopka and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10147 held a Memorial Day service at the Edgewood/Greenwood Cemetery. See more photos on…
The Apopka Chief
June 2, 2023
Hurricanes and tropical storms hit Florida almost every year, often causing damage to homes and landscapes. You can help protect your home or business by making…
The Apopka Chief
June 2, 2023
An elderly Apopka woman, Jay Ruth Sheppard, with disabilities who had been missing for nearly three weeks was recovered.
The Apopka Chief
June 2, 2023
The first responders of the city of Apopka faced off in a basketball game at Apopka High School to raise funds for the James Bess Foundation.…
Gather and GrowThe Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce conducted its first Gather and Grow installment of 2023 at the Hilton Garden Inn at the Apopka City Center on…
Soaring to new heights at Wildlife DriveThe Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
This bald eagle soars through the air over the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on Friday, January 20. The entrance gate to the wildlife drive is located…
Apopka girls play Eustis ahead of postseasonThe Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
Michaela Moss looks toward the bucket as she prepares to shoot the ball.
Postseason begins soon for soccer, basketball teamsThe Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
The postseason is rapidly approaching for winter sports as the district tournaments started this week past press time. Read more on page 3B.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Speck fishin’ should remain strong despite some cooler weatherThe Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
Hello Folks, We have some cooler weather comin’ our way this weekend. I’m sure that’s goin’ to affect the fishin’ just a little. The good news…
Mustangs versus TrojansThe Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
The Wekiva Mustangs boys basketball team played Metro Conference foe Evans High at the Evans gym. See more photos on page 4B.
Darters trying to get through tough stretchThe Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team is coming toward the end of an incredibly tough seven-game stretch that has featured some of the top teams…
The Good News Club at Wekiwa Springs Baptist Church is an exciting time for kids!The Apopka Chief
January 20, 2023
Does anyone know what time it is? This is always the opening for Wekiwa Springs Baptist Church’s (WSBC) Good News Club to begin. The kids then…
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District – Here We Grow AgainThe Apopka Chief
January 20, 2023
With 2022 officially in the books and the New Year underway, we at Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) are looking forward to the year ahead…
Recharging for deliveryThe Apopka Chief
January 20, 2023
Debbie Chaney, a Walmart home delivery driver, is charging her delivery van at one of the new EVgo Charging Stations located on E. Semoran Blvd in…