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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
December 16, 2022
The Blue Darters (11-3) and Explorers (13-1) have split their two previous meetings in state-title games.
The Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
On Wednesday, December 7, the Post Office celebrated 35 years of public service to the Apopka community on Park Avenue.  The current postmaster is Shalain Williams…
The Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
Michael Dwight Warren., a well-known pastor in Apopka and the Central Florida community, transitioned on December 7 at Advent Hospital, Orlando. He was the beloved pastor…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
I know y’all have heard me say how much I love cooler weather, right. Well, this weekend I’m gonna get what I asked for and then…
The Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
Hydradry held a ribbon cutting at its new location at 203 West St., Apopka, on December 1. Pictured (l-r) are Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson assisting Mark…
The Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
Three Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka board members were honored with special national Sertoma lifetime achievement awards at a luncheon on Friday, December 9, at The…
The Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters girls wrestling team, led by coach Bruce McMillian (back row, far left) placed second in a 32-team tournament.
The Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
Jeff Rolson has been head coach of the Darters for four seasons now and this will be the third time his team.
The Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
The Foliage Sertoma Club announced the winners of its 46th year for the Apopka Christmas Parade. Awards will be given at the City Council meeting on…
The Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
The 2022 Apopka Chamber Business Awards, which spotlight the best in the city’s business community, took place at the Hilton Garden Inn Apopka City Center in…
Apopka Blue Darters play Lake Gibson in spring football gameThe Apopka Chief
May 27, 2022
As far as the spring football game goes, I thought the Blue Darters had a solid outing against a pretty good team. More on page 1B.…
Call Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Centers, they’ll exceed your automotive repair expectationsThe Apopka Chief
May 20, 2022
Tuffy Auto Service Centers in Apopka is committed to treating their customers with honesty, respect, and professionalism. Their philosophy is to provide quality parts and service…
City Council moving along with new stormwater ratesThe Apopka Chief
May 20, 2022
The Apopka City Council voted unanimously to authorize moving forward with adopting the 2023 proposed stormwater assessment rates. Read more on page 5A.
New grocery store opensThe Apopka Chief
May 20, 2022
The Sprouts Farmers Market will open with a ribbon cutting being held just prior to 7 a.m. The store is in Wekiva Riverwalk shopping plaza at…
Retirement time for me is just around the cornerThe Apopka Chief
May 20, 2022
After a little more than 44 years, it’s time for me to step aside and mosey on into retirement from this career position as editor of…
He kept his coat on, but Tom Terry talks about hurricane seasonThe Apopka Chief
May 20, 2022
Terry recalled the year 2004, which had an intense hurricane season.
For Wekiva, spring football practice continues to improveThe Apopka Chief
May 20, 2022
The Mustangs run through a series of skills drills during practice on Monday. See more photos on page 3B.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Use a rainsuit, but go fishin’The Apopka Chief
May 20, 2022
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and you are lookin’ forward to the weekend. They are callin’ for a little wet stuff…
Park Avenue Animal Hospital is not just for dogs and catsThe Apopka Chief
May 13, 2022
     Park Avenue Animal Hospital has been providing the gentle bedside manner that owners expect, with the cutting edge medicine pets deserve in the Apopka…
Apopka, Wekiva students land scholarshipsThe Apopka Chief
May 13, 2022
An Apopka High (Sophia Chase-Azzoui) and Wekiva High (Jonah Thompson) students were awarded two of the larger scholarships recently by the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging…