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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 10, 2023
It was successful as the Darters placed at the state championship meet and realized the goal of moving into the top five in Florida.
The Apopka Chief
March 10, 2023
Wekiva’s Austin Rolle drives to the bucket to attempt a shot in the state semifinal game.
The Apopka Chief
March 10, 2023
The Wekiva Mustangs baseball team moved to 7-0 on the season after downing Windermere Prep 4-3 on Tuesday, March 7. In the picture at the left,…
The Apopka Chief
March 10, 2023
It’s been an up-and-down year for the Apopka Blue Darters baseball team.
The Apopka Chief
March 3, 2023
Since 2008, Park Avenue Animal Hospital has been providing a wide variety of services to keep your furry, four-legged friends in the best of health. With…
The Apopka Chief
March 3, 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
March 3, 2023
As part of a multifaceted approach to restoring water quality in waterways, the St. Johns River Water Management District has been reducing the “rough fish” population…
The Apopka Chief
March 3, 2023
The Apopka Area chamber of Commerce had a ribbon cutting for Rinat Halon Photography, a boutique photography studio at Highland Manor at the Apopka City Center.
The Apopka Chief
March 3, 2023
The University of Central Florida (UCF) will hold a public workshop to get feedback on Apopka’s downtown vision plan, which a team of UCF students will…
The Apopka Chief
March 3, 2023
The community honored Black History Month with an event unveiling the book “Celebrating Legends of Apopka in Honor of Black History Month,” which highlights the lives…
Apopka faces Seminole for first time in decades during seasonThe Apopka Chief
September 30, 2022
Assuming that the game won’t fall victim to the storm, the Blue Darters will host the Seminoles in a regular-season game for the first time since…
Coach Schwartz and the Mustangs look to EdgewaterThe Apopka Chief
September 30, 2022
“There is something to be said about facing a ranked opponent (Orlando Sentinel Super 16) for the sixth consecutive contest,” Mustangs coach Jeremiah Schwartz said.
Harvey Caldwell, 92, played and taught softball for many yearsThe Apopka Chief
September 30, 2022
Harvey Caldwell, who grew up across the street from Edwards Field in Apopka and was known for his love of the game of softball. Read more…
Gas district approves $10.1 million main extension planThe Apopka Chief
September 30, 2022
The growth plan was presented at the LANGD board meeting and outlines plans for its service area from fiscal year 2022 to 2026.
AHS Homecoming CourtThe Apopka Chief
September 30, 2022
Apopka High School introduces its Homecoming Court. The homecoming game is on Thursday, October 6, when  Apopka plays Olympia. Game time is 7 p.m.
Business After HoursThe Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
El Castillo Dulcería y Artesanías host the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours networking event on Thursday, September 15. The store, which specializes in…
For over 34 years, A.O.K. Tire Mart has helped keep families safe on the roadThe Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
With the new school year in full swing, and fall just around the corner, you’ll notice shorter days, cooler temperatures, and more time spent on the…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
It’s been kinda slow again this week…The Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
Hello Folks, I hope you are lookin’ forward to the weekend and getting’ on the water and doin’ a little fishin.’ Kyle at Bitter’s B&T reports…
Miss Apopka Competition now open to contestant applicationsThe Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
Young women ages 19 through 26 throughout the greater Central Florida area are invited to register to compete.
What a profileThe Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
Visitors of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive can get a more upclose view of various creatures such as this white ibis on the weekend. The drive…