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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
March 31, 2023
Members of Apopka High School’s (AHS) Student Government Association and National Honor Society teamed up to work in the community to improve Votaw and Thompson roads.
The Apopka Chief
March 31, 2023
The proposed Miller’s Ale House, to be built at 505 and 555 E. Main Street as part of the Apopka City Center.
The Apopka Chief
March 31, 2023
The Golden Eagle Dinner is an annual fundraising dinner held each year by the Central Florida Council of The Boy Scouts of America. Bringing together Central…
The Apopka Chief
March 31, 2023
The St. Johns River Water Management District is currently conducting maintenance at several locations within the Lake Apopka North Shore property.
The Apopka Chief
March 31, 2023
The city of Apopka conducted its third community meeting in four months, this time in a town hall format, to discuss the mass annexation of unincorporated…
The Apopka Chief
March 31, 2023
Shylah Pino reaches to tag out a Bishop Moore runner at second base on Tuesday, March 28, during the Hornets’ 9-6 victory over the Apopka Blue…
The Apopka Chief
March 31, 2023
Most of Apopka High’s spring sports are in the middle of their seasons and, while none is likely to end up hoisting a state championship trophy…
The Apopka Chief
March 31, 2023
After scooping up a loose ball, goalkeeper Ethan Korkes moves to get the ball to a teammate.  More photos can be found on page 3B.
The Apopka Chief
March 31, 2023
Scoring an average of 7.5 runs while giving up 3.6, the Wekiva Mustangs baseball team has been dominant far more often than not.
The Apopka Chief
March 24, 2023
If Easter church services hold many wonderful memories for you, but right now you’re not connected with a congregation and not sure what you’d like to…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Sorry for absence, but things were taken care ofThe Apopka Chief
November 4, 2022
Hello Folks, I’m sorry I missed you guys for a couple of weeks. I had a medical issue that I had to take care of and…
Blue Darters have great first day in state bowlingThe Apopka Chief
November 4, 2022
The Blue Darters were one of the last two teams remaining in the winner’s bracket.
Blue Darters showed me, others, true grit, character in winThe Apopka Chief
November 4, 2022
I must admit that I thought the Apopka Blue Darters would keep their game against Seminole High fairly close. See more photos throughout Section B.
Make the Most of Your Money by Utilizing a Certificate Account to Earn Dividends while SavingThe Apopka Chief
November 4, 2022
Have you ever considered the benefits of a certificate account? To give you some context, a certificate account is a savings certificate with a fixed maturity…
Obituaries November 2022The Apopka Chief
November 3, 2022
November 25, 2022 Emma Jean Phillips, 73, of Apopka, Florida passed away on November 16, 2022.  Mrs. Phillips was born on June 12, 1949 in Johnson,…
Maltby’s Tree Service & Landscaping is “Hands down, the best around!”The Apopka Chief
October 28, 2022
Did you know that property values of landscaped homes are 5 to 20 percent higher than those of non-landscaped homes? It’s no wonder, as trees bring…
110 vehicles featured, over a dozen awards given out at annual car showThe Apopka Chief
October 28, 2022
About 500 people attended this year’s car show, where 110 vehicles were exhibited and over a dozen awards were given.
Clay Springs teacher gets award for STEM educationThe Apopka Chief
October 28, 2022
A five-year teacher with OCPS, including two years at Clay Springs, Kathryn Wiltrout has made STEM education a large component of her curriculum.
Police department swears in two new officersThe Apopka Chief
October 28, 2022
The Apopka Police Department added two new officers to its police force with a swearing-in ceremony on Friday, October 14, at Apopka City Hall. Their starting…
Is winning TD drive sign of things to come?The Apopka Chief
October 28, 2022
Could this season’s experience and maturity be starting to pay off for the Apopka Blue Darters football team, especially for its offense? See photos on page…