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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.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
February 24, 2023
Hello Folks, It’s just a great time to be a Florida resident. The weather is beautiful, the fishin’ is pretty good, and if you want to…
The Apopka Chief
February 24, 2023
Workplace Screening Intelligence offers drug testing,  healthcare employee titer  screening including the new Transferrin Gold TB test – a one step lab test in place of…
The Apopka Chief
February 24, 2023
Those who know Williams and his coaching style, it’s not so much about the wins and losses as it is about the process to get there.…
The Apopka Chief
February 24, 2023
As soon as the referee released the ball for the opening tip-off against the Palm Bay Heritage Panthers, no doubts went unanswered. Read more on page…
The Apopka Chief
February 24, 2023
A dominate victory over the Viera Hawks in a Region 6A-2 semifinal contest has advanced the Wekiva Mustangs boys basketball team to the Region 6A-2 final.…
The Apopka Chief
February 24, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters baseball team got the 2023 season off to a successful start, but not before going to extra innings. See more photos on…
The Apopka Chief
February 24, 2023
Apopka wrestler Nehemie Gregoire (c) won the regional 135 lbs. weight classification at Osceola High in Kissimmee, qualifying her for the state wrestling tournament that will…
The Apopka Chief
February 24, 2023
Jaelyn Diller is all smiles after slapping a run-scoring single during a game with Ponchatoula High from Louisiana in the season opener for the Blue Darters.…
The Apopka Chief
February 17, 2023
There has been a lot of chatter about natural gas stoves lately, with some even suggesting that they should be banned from homes because of studies…
The Apopka Chief
February 17, 2023
Key Club of Apopka is made up of youth from Apopka High School. The club held a service project on February 4 to help clean up…
Blue Darters vs PanthersThe Apopka Chief
September 16, 2022
Three Apopka Blue Darters smother Dr. Phillips running back Amari Major. More photos on page 3B.
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District – The Power of Consumer ChoiceThe Apopka Chief
September 9, 2022
Every day, you make choices. You choose where you work and what to eat for dinner. You choose your elected officials and where to raise your…
VFW donates books to ChamberThe Apopka Chief
September 9, 2022
On August 24, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 Apopka/Altamonte Springs donated books to the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber office, 180…
Books donated to newly opened schoolThe Apopka Chief
September 9, 2022
At the August 24 ribbon cutting of the new Amazing Hope School Academy, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 (Apopka/Altamonte Springs VFW Post 10147 auxillary…
Deceased firefighter’s father pleads for AFD safety protocol to be improvedThe Apopka Chief
September 9, 2022
Reading his late son’s own words, the father of the Apopka firefighter who died in the line of duty this summer pleaded with the Apopka City…
Culver’s opens for business in ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
September 9, 2022
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Culver’s to the community with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, September 1. Having originated in Wisconsin, the fast food…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Labor Day weekend wasn’t great for fishin’ but it was funThe Apopka Chief
September 9, 2022
Hello Folks, Well, I hope you and your family had a great Labor Day weekend, I know I did. We had lots of barbecued ribs, burnt…
Blue Darters looking to bounce back against DPThe Apopka Chief
September 9, 2022
With a formidable opponent in the Dr. Phillips Panthers set to visit Apopka’s Roger Williams Field, coach Jeff Rolson’s focus is not so much on the…
Mustangs versus KnightsThe Apopka Chief
September 9, 2022
Another football game between the Wekiva Mustangs and Ocoee Knights and another outcome decided by less than a touchdown.
Apopka must capitalize on all its scoring opportunitiesThe Apopka Chief
September 9, 2022
Outside of the lone touchdown in the third quarter, the two best opportunities to score came late in the second period and late in the fourth.