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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
May 12, 2023
Apopka’s Anthony DeVita fires the ball toward home plate, as he starts the District 7A-4 championship game held at Lake Brantley High School. Apopka’s season ended…
The Apopka Chief
May 5, 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
May 5, 2023
Community leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs (pictured, Samuel Vilchez Santiago, State of Florida Director for the American Business Immigration Coalition) participated in a conversation about the key…
The Apopka Chief
May 5, 2023
Kiwanis Club of Apopka, presented its Students of the Year Awards, one each, to thirteen different Apopka area schools. See names on page 7A.
The Apopka Chief
May 5, 2023
The Northwest Orange Republican Women Federated (NORWF) will welcome Mary Flynn to speak about her book “Confessions of a Hallmark Greeting Card Writer.” Read more on…
The Apopka Chief
May 5, 2023
I would like to respond to the grounds for recall in last week’s paper (article, “Petition to recall Nelson as mayor is launched,” which appeared on…
The Apopka Chief
May 5, 2023
Apopka High School alumnus Jalen Carter was the ninth pick of the first round of the 2023 NFL draft.
The Apopka Chief
May 5, 2023
The 61st annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival took place on Saturday and Sunday, April 29 and 30, at Kit Land Nelson Park in downtown Apopka.…
The Apopka Chief
May 5, 2023
Michael Rodriguez tendered his resignation as city attorney following a contentious battle with the Apopka City Council over how he performed his job.  Rodriguez announced his resignation…
The Apopka Chief
May 5, 2023
At the Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, the Apopka Christian Ministerial Alliance has given Mayor Bryan Nelson (center, in green tie) the Pillar Award, which recognizes the…
College football bowl season still going strong for a whileThe Apopka Chief
December 23, 2022
College football bowl games continue with lots of games between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Read more on page 2B.
Darters go overtime in state finalThe Apopka Chief
December 23, 2022
I know that this 2022 Apopka Blue Darters football team will forever be known as the team that never gave up.
Strong second half for Mustangs versus Blue DartersThe Apopka Chief
December 23, 2022
The Wekiva Mustangs entered the basketball contest against the Apopka Blue Darters with a 9-1 record and holding the second position in the Maxpreps.
Apopka Blue Darters girls soccer team plays WindermereThe Apopka Chief
December 23, 2022
The host Apopka Blue Darters girls soccer team defeated Windermere 5-1 on December 14 in a Metro Conference match. In the photo at the far left,…
December 2022 obituariesThe Apopka Chief
December 22, 2022
December 30, 2022 Malika Vekeysia Stevenson, Apopka, passed away on December 20. She was born on November 4, 1975, in Detroit, Michigan. Mrs. Stevenson is preceded…
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A.O.K. Tire Mart reminds you to be prepared before hitting the roads this holidayThe Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
Traveling for the holidays? Road trips planned to visit relatives? A mechanical once-over for your vehicle before taking to the highways could prevent breakdowns or being…
Public Invited to Hear Dickens Carolers at Graceworx Community Church Dec. 24The Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
The Dickens Carolers, who’ve been inspiring Central Florida audiences for the past 30 years with their performances of the music of Christmas, will sing at Graceworx…
Apopka’s Rock Springs Realty, your local market experts, whether you’re buying or selling!The Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
“Is it a good time to sell? Or might it be a better time to buy? Either way, let’s take a look at what the numbers…
Boy Scouts help outThe Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
J.P. Hodgkins of local Boy Scouts Troop 10 chose to do his Life Service Project, along with several other Boy Scouts and fathers from Troop 10…
Blue Darters seeking fourth state championshipThe Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
The Blue Darters (11-3) and Explorers (13-1) have split their two previous meetings in state-title games.