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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
December 30, 2022
Hello Folks, Well, it’s soon to be 2023 and another year is in the books. We have had some cold weather over the Christmas holidays, and…
The Apopka Chief
December 30, 2022
Bowl season is winding down for college football teams, but New Year’s weekend is a busy one with all the New Year’s Six bowls, plus a…
The Apopka Chief
December 30, 2022
A fundraising project of about 3-1/2 years came to completion this month when the Apopka Blue Darters football team opened its refurbished weightroom and named the…
The Apopka Chief
December 30, 2022
About 75 youngsters at the Boys and Girls Club in Apopka got a special Christmas surprise when they received gifts and pizza at an event put…
The Apopka Chief
December 30, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters girls wrestling team has demonstrated that the team is primed to take the next step.
The Apopka Chief
December 30, 2022
Scoring an average of 69.5 points while giving up 50.3, the Mustangs have been dominant far more often than not.
The Apopka Chief
December 23, 2022
For just a moment, forget everything you’ve ever thought of when it comes to church. Instead, picture a community of people who are striving together to…
The Apopka Chief
December 23, 2022
With the holiday season upon us and the end of 2022 fast approaching, we at Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) are happy to say that…
The Apopka Chief
December 23, 2022
On Saturday, December 10, the 46th annual Christmas parade sponsored by Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka and the City of Apopka was held. Over 80 entries…
The Apopka Chief
December 23, 2022
Northwest Orange Republican Women Federated (NORWF) board members for 2023 were installed by Officiant Mayor Bryan Nelson on Thursday, December 15. The installation was performed at…
Apopka has new Parks and Recreation directorThe Apopka Chief
June 17, 2022
As the new Parks and Recreation Department director for the city of Apopka, Radley Williams said his top priority is to get his department accreditation.
Catching a few raysThe Apopka Chief
June 17, 2022
A Florida red-bellied turtle takes in some sun recently along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is an 11-mile, one-way free drive on the North…
Wekiva basketball team holds youth summer campThe Apopka Chief
June 10, 2022
Two players attending the Mustang’s basketball camp square off one on one at Monday’s camp. See more photos on page 16B.
Apopka High boys basketball team hosts youth campThe Apopka Chief
June 10, 2022
Three campers dribble two balls at one time each during the summer camp held by the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team. See more photos on…
Celebrate National Safety Month with Lake Apopka Natural Gas DistrictThe Apopka Chief
June 10, 2022
At Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD), the safety of our customers and field workers are always top priority. We emphasize the importance of safety 24…
AFD adds new revenue stream with charge for administrative dutiesThe Apopka Chief
June 10, 2022
Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam said the department was leaving money on the table by not charging or having the fees before now. Read more on…
Three more warehouses plannedThe Apopka Chief
June 10, 2022
Trammell Crow Company, the largest commercial real estate developer in the United States has its eye on Apopka.
A sign saying "Camp Wewa" stands on the right-hand side of the road going into the campsite.
City now hosting Wewa campsThe Apopka Chief
June 10, 2022
Last week, the city of Apopka opened Camp Wewa’s first summer day camp since the city acquired the property.
Proper Planning for your future may be easier after you speak with Attorney Patrick SmithThe Apopka Chief
June 10, 2022
Attorney Patrick Smith, ESQ., helps individuals, families, and corporations plan and prepare for the many unexpected changes that life can bring.  Every client is important to him. He…
Mottled ducks modelingThe Apopka Chief
June 10, 2022
A pair of mottled ducks stand on the edge of a road along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive last week. The entrance to the free, 11-mile,…