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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
April 21, 2023
Wekiva has improved far beyond being an afterthought. Now in the third season under coach Mike Scudero. See more photos on page 6B.
The Apopka Chief
April 21, 2023
Personnel turnover within the Wekiva Mustangs football program is the most stable under Jeremiah Schwartz’s leadership as spring practice begins.
The Apopka Chief
April 21, 2023
All the best wishes to Alyssa Novoa, who will compete in the Class 4A individual girls tennis state tournament. Also covered, Apopka: flag football, baseball, girls…
The Apopka Chief
April 14, 2023
In 2006, Dr. Schroeder graduated from the University of Florida’s College of dentistry with a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) and began her private practice…
The Apopka Chief
April 14, 2023
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Weather Service selected Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) as a “StormReady Supporter” after reviewing the district’s emergency management…
The Apopka Chief
April 14, 2023
The Rotary Club of Apopka helps Apopka High School Fashion Club with a check. Giving back to the Apopka community for over 90 years, the Rotary…
The Apopka Chief
April 14, 2023
“It’s just a ceremonial vote,” Nelson said in an interview. “They (the City Council) have no authority to fire anybody.”
The Apopka Chief
April 14, 2023
The Development Review Committee (DRC) reviewed the first submittal of a major development plan for a 144-bed behavioral hospital that is proposed to be next to…
The Apopka Chief
April 14, 2023
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive will have its normal opening, unaffected by maintenance that contractors will do on roadwork on the property.
The Apopka Chief
April 14, 2023
Jada Studenc, a current University of Central Florida (UCF) student will represent Apopka in the Miss Florida USA competition next month in Miami.
Most dogs love Thanksgiving, and we do mean LOVE. Why? For the table scraps of course!The Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
Thanksgiving time is here. While you likely have all the ingredients for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner, your dog’s health and safety may not have crossed your…
Beginning a new jobThe Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
Former Apopka City Commisioner Doug Bankson (second from l) shows his nameplate and seat in the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee after the newly elected Florida…
Freemasons donate turkeysThe Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
The Freemasons of Orange Lodge No.36 in Apopka donated turkeys to the First Baptist Church of Apopka for the ninth year in a row. The Apopka Lodge…
Residents still want answers for floodingThe Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
Residents demanded that the city comes up with a more tangible solution for the continuing Clear Lake flooding.
Delegates visit city of ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
In the November 18 issue of The Apopka Chief had a typographical mistake. The caption should have read: On Tuesday, November 8 (Election Day), eight young…
Otter gets down in the dirtThe Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
This otter gets down and dirty at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on Friday, November 18. The drive is a one-way, 11-mile drive meandering through the…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
This Thanksgivin’ weekend is a great time to take family fishin’The Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
Hello Folks, I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgivin’. I hope you and your family were blessed and thankful for all the things we get…
Caruso bowls them over for state titlesThe Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
The expected hush fell over the spectators as Richard Caruso stepped onto the approach and grabbed the ball.
Baseball players sign college papersThe Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
Three Apopka Blue Darter baseball seniors signed their respective national letters of intent to play college baseball on Wednesday, November 16. Signing were, (seated, l-r), Anthony…
Apopka is playing very well on both sides of ballThe Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
Against the Winter Park Wildcats, the Blue Darters absolutely had their way against a defense that had recorded five shutouts this season. See more photos on…