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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
January 27, 2023
Cate Manley, President of Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, and Mina Robinson, President of Small Business Advocates of Central Florida, team up to get the most…
The Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
Up to around 75 attended the meeting that lasted about 2½ hours.
The Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce conducted its first Gather and Grow installment of 2023 at the Hilton Garden Inn at the Apopka City Center on…
The Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
This bald eagle soars through the air over the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on Friday, January 20. The entrance gate to the wildlife drive is located…
The Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
Michaela Moss looks toward the bucket as she prepares to shoot the ball.
The Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
The postseason is rapidly approaching for winter sports as the district tournaments started this week past press time. Read more on page 3B.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
Hello Folks, We have some cooler weather comin’ our way this weekend. I’m sure that’s goin’ to affect the fishin’ just a little. The good news…
The Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
The postseason begins with the Metro Conference championship meet and the goal is within reach.
The Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
The Wekiva Mustangs boys basketball team played Metro Conference foe Evans High at the Evans gym. See more photos on page 4B.
The Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team is coming toward the end of an incredibly tough seven-game stretch that has featured some of the top teams…
Kyle Becker wants to serve again on the Apopka City CouncilThe Apopka Chief
July 22, 2022
Immediately after losing the mayoral race in March the last thing on Kyle Becker’s mind was running again for political office.
Central Florida Audiology: Expanding Access to Hearing CareThe Apopka Chief
July 22, 2022
In an exciting move aimed to make hearing health care more accessible for Floridians, Central Florida Audiology has expanded into Apopka and added a new provider…
Apopka police officers read to kidsThe Apopka Chief
July 22, 2022
The Apopka Police Department’s Cookies and Milk with a Cop Storytime took place on Saturday, July 16, at the North Orange Branch Library. Children enjoyed storytime with an…
Martial arts studio opens doorsThe Apopka Chief
July 22, 2022
A ribbon cutting was held Thursday, July 14, for the opening of Central Florida Tang Soo Do, 72 E. Main St., Apopka, at the southwest corner…
Registration deadline looms for August 23 electionThe Apopka Chief
July 22, 2022
To accommodate those looking to register to vote for the first time or to change parties, the office of Orange County Supervisor of Elections Bill Cowles…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Fishin’ has been a little slow in our areaThe Apopka Chief
July 22, 2022
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great weekend and you got out and did a little fishin’. Some folks are still fishin’ for panfish, bluegills,…
Guest Musician to be featured at Graceworx Community Church on Saturday, July 16The Apopka Chief
July 15, 2022
Graceworx Community Church is inviting the public to join them for their worship service at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, where the musical contributions of…
Lake Apopka Natural Gas Dirstrict lends a helping hand to the communityThe Apopka Chief
July 15, 2022
Two and a half years into the pandemic, communities across the country are still feeling the impacts. And with inflation at a four-decade high, many Americans…
New officers and directors installedThe Apopka Chief
July 15, 2022
Rotary Club of Apopka in its 95th year of service to the community had the installation of new officers and directors July 7 at The Tavern…
Award PresentedThe Apopka Chief
July 15, 2022
Rotary eClub of Florida presented Dr. Loretta Forlaw, RN and Col-Ret USA, with a Paul Harris Fellowship as a thank you for her help and assistance…