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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 14, 2023
Pitcher Sarah Sosa keeps her eyes on the plate as she fires the ball during the Conference West Division tournament against Ocoee.
The Apopka Chief
April 14, 2023
After Brady Roberts’ (r) running catch in deep right-center field that saved multiple runs in the fifth inning, he’s met with congratulations from Anthony DeVita.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
April 14, 2023
Hello Folks, I sure hope you had a great Easter weekend, and you celebrated with your church and family that He is Risen. My family and…
The Apopka Chief
April 14, 2023
Alyssa Novoa played against Jessica Maras, her Lake Mary opponent for the district title in the District 4A-3 tournament held at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs.…
The Apopka Chief
April 14, 2023
Devon Bolling slams the ball for the Apopka Blue Darters during the game on Tuesday, April 11
The Apopka Chief
April 14, 2023
You’ve seen it at the gas pump… gas prices are rising. And if you’re in the market for a new or used vehicle, you’ll find car…
The Apopka Chief
April 14, 2023
Samuel Nuebel tries to gain control of the ball during Apopka’s district tournament playoff with the Ocoee Knights. See more photos on page 3B.
The Apopka Chief
April 7, 2023
On Friday, March 31, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon for Casillas Medical and Wellness, located at 1706 E. Semoran Blvd. Board-certified family…
The Apopka Chief
April 7, 2023
Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. Summer is the season for beaches, barbecues, and breakdowns. Even though summer usually means fun, the…
The Apopka Chief
April 7, 2023
Both votes arrived late at night, basically capping an 8-hour, 20-minute meeting held at Apopka City Hall.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Cooler weather is sure welcome but ramps are still closedThe Apopka Chief
November 18, 2022
Hello Folks, Welcome cooler weather. We are getting’ some cooler weather and I don’t know about y’all but I love it. I got to a point over the…
Tag Agency cuts ribbonThe Apopka Chief
November 18, 2022
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, November 15, for First Apopka Tag Agency. The agency offers services such as tag…
Macedonian delegates visit ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
November 18, 2022
On Tuesday, November 8 (Election Day), eight young Macedonian delegates visited the city of Apopka as participation in the North Macedonia Election Exchange, which ran from…
Miss Apopka aims to help artists merge art, social justiceThe Apopka Chief
November 18, 2022
As the new Miss Apopka, Sarah Sarver wants to help creatives through her social impact initiative.
Apopka will host Winter Park in playoff gameThe Apopka Chief
November 18, 2022
The game was moved because the previous week’s playoff games were delayed due to Hurricane Nicole.
Need testing for travel? Workplace Screening Intelligence is a local full-service laboratory for your testing needsThe Apopka Chief
November 18, 2022
Workplace Screening Intelligence offers drug testing and COVID-19 screening for employers, employees, and the public. Plus, they offer drug testing at over 15,000 collection sites in…
Bankson wins House seat in November 8 general electionThe Apopka Chief
November 11, 2022
“We are so excited for this phenomenal night across the state, and for the results of tonight’s race!” Bankson said.
Mustangs are the championsThe Apopka Chief
November 11, 2022
Happy Wekiva Mustang football players celebrate their 20-14 victory over hometown rival Apopka High on Friday, November 4, after being presented the Mayor’s Cup trophy by…
Speaker will discuss life story within context of historyThe Apopka Chief
November 11, 2022
Jack Barsky will also debunk the public misconception about life in espionage.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Time will tell flooding done by Tropical Storm NicoleThe Apopka Chief
November 11, 2022
Hello Folks, By the time this article hits the stands, we will have been through another hurricane/sub-tropical storm. I hope and pray that you and your…