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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
Several Blue Darters, including Philip Tepper (r), and at least one Lake Buena Vista player scramble for the ball.
The Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
The Apopka Chief
December 9, 2022
With the holiday season upon us and the new year right around the corner, finances are top of mind for many. Resolutions begin to form as…
The Apopka Chief
December 9, 2022
There are three good reasons to celebrate the holidays at King Buffet Chinese Restaurant: less work in the kitchen, more spontaneity, and a restaurant with an…
The Apopka Chief
December 9, 2022
Surrounded by hundreds of friends, family members and supporters, District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore and three others took the oath of office in front of the…
The Apopka Chief
December 9, 2022
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson, (r), and city attorney Michael Rodriguez shake hands to solidify a friendly wager the two have for the Class 4M state championship…
The Apopka Chief
December 9, 2022
The VFW Post 10147 and other organizations have sponsored Michael Hearts Academy’s Monthly Gathering and Dance for the past year. The VFW Post 10147 was honored…
The Apopka Chief
December 9, 2022
On Tuesday, November 29, in the Apopka Police Department building, the Freemasons of Orange Lodge No.36 F&AM delivered a check to the Apopka Police Department to…
The Apopka Chief
December 9, 2022
Forever Wishes, Inc. had its ninth annual fundraising event at the Tavern at Rock Springs Ridge helping raise money this year and donating thousands of more…
The Apopka Chief
December 9, 2022
The Budweiser Clydesdales made a special appearance in downtown Apopka on Friday, December 2, seen here marching on Park Avenue. The Budweiser Clydesdales’ appearance was a…
This Hurricane Season, Rely on the Safety of Natural GasThe Apopka Chief
May 13, 2022
It is officially that time of year when Floridians begin stocking up on canned goods and non-perishables, flashlights and batteries, and a hearty supply of bottled…
A rather interesting lunchThe Apopka Chief
May 13, 2022
A great blue heron holds a rat prior to eating the rodent recently along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The 11-mile, one-way drive is free and…
Safety at crosswalks is goal of police, groupThe Apopka Chief
May 13, 2022
Members of the Apopka Police Department and Bike/Walk Central Florida held a special detail to help education members of the public about the need to observe…
Blue Darters win district championshipThe Apopka Chief
May 13, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters boys volleyball team won the District 8 championship April 28 by defeating West Orange 3-1. The Blue Darters moved on to a…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Like John Anderson sings, wind has been blowin’ all around the Sunshine StateThe Apopka Chief
May 13, 2022
Hello Folks, Apopka’s own John Anderson sang a song released in 1992 that goes like this, “Blow, Blow, Seminole Wind, blow, blow like you’re never gonna…
Apopka football program in midst of May fundraiserThe Apopka Chief
May 13, 2022
Head coach Jeff Rolson said whatever is raised through the donations will be combined with dollars from last year’s fundraiser to purchase weights and associated equipment…
Mustangs pushing for football team consistencyThe Apopka Chief
May 13, 2022
As the third week of spring football practice comes to a close, Wekiva Mustangs coach Jeremiah Schwartz’s list of expectations remains the same. See more photos…
Pillar Award winnerThe Apopka Chief
May 6, 2022
Monique Morris of Apopka accepts the Pillar Award given annually by the Apopka Christian Ministerial Alliance. Here, Pastor Hezekiah Bradford gives the award to Morris in…
Several hundred people attend annual Mayor’s Prayer BreakfastThe Apopka Chief
May 6, 2022
The annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast drew several hundred people Thursday, May 5, to the Apopka Community Center/VFW building at Fifth Street and Central Avenue. The annual…
Mayor’s Prayer BreakfastThe Apopka Chief
May 6, 2022
Several hundred people attended the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Thursday, May 5, at the Apopka Community Center/VFW. In the left picture, William Federer, the keynote speaker, gestures…