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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 5, 2023
Wolf Lake Middle School’s Charlee Hagen sang the National Anthem to open the festival. See festival photos on page 5B.
The Apopka Chief
May 5, 2023
Wekiva players go through passing drills on the first day of spring football practice. The Mustangs will play the spring game against Seminole High School in…
The Apopka Chief
May 5, 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…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
May 5, 2023
Hello Folks, Well, it was a little windy over the weekend and that kept some anglers off the water. Hopefully, this week the wind will settle…
The Apopka Chief
May 5, 2023
“I definitely feel like I played my best,” Novoa said of the state tournament.
The Apopka Chief
May 5, 2023
Apopka’s Riley Ford throws from her knees during the Blue Darters’ 9-8 District 7A-4 tournament against the Lake Mary Rams. See more photos on page 1B.
The Apopka Chief
May 5, 2023
The best season in a decade has ended for the Wekiva Mustangs baseball team. Wekiva finished the season with an overall record of 19-7, the second-best…
The Apopka Chief
May 4, 2023
May 26, 2023 LOUIS MITCHELL MITROVICH, 56, of Apopka, Florida passed away on May 16, 2023. Mr. Mitrovich was born on August 07, 1966 in Detroit,…
The Apopka Chief
April 28, 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,…
The Apopka Chief
April 28, 2023
Staff and 119 students from the online school, Florida Connections Academy, had a field trip to the Wekiwa Springs State Park. Read more on page 8A.
Apopka pastor dies, leaves a legacy of biblical leadershipThe Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
Michael Dwight Warren., a well-known pastor in Apopka and the Central Florida community, transitioned on December 7 at Advent Hospital, Orlando. He was the beloved pastor…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Cooler weather headed to Central Florida this weekendThe Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
I know y’all have heard me say how much I love cooler weather, right. Well, this weekend I’m gonna get what I asked for and then…
Hydradry gets ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
Hydradry held a ribbon cutting at its new location at 203 West St., Apopka, on December 1. Pictured (l-r) are Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson assisting Mark…
Foliage Sertoma Club honors three board membersThe Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
Three Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka board members were honored with special national Sertoma lifetime achievement awards at a luncheon on Friday, December 9, at The…
Apopka girls wrestling finishes second in 32-team eventThe Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters girls wrestling team, led by coach Bruce McMillian (back row, far left) placed second in a 32-team tournament.
State-title games becoming routine for Blue DartersThe Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
Jeff Rolson has been head coach of the Darters for four seasons now and this will be the third time his team.
Apopka Christmas Parade units step off in its 46th yearThe Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
The Foliage Sertoma Club announced the winners of its 46th year for the Apopka Christmas Parade. Awards will be given at the City Council meeting on…
Chamber’s best in businessThe Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
The 2022 Apopka Chamber Business Awards, which spotlight the best in the city’s business community, took place at the Hilton Garden Inn Apopka City Center in…
Blue Darters down Lake Buena Vista, 58-40The Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
Several Blue Darters, including Philip Tepper (r), and at least one Lake Buena Vista player scramble for the ball.