Our Sales Department is Open New Year's Day 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Service & Parts Will be Closed January 1st
It's Debate Day! Stream the 2026 Apopka Mayoral Debate. Visit WESH.com to watch the live stream starting at 5:30PMIt's Debate Day! Stream the 2026 Apopka Mayoral Debate. Visit WESH.com to watch the live stream starting at 5:30PM

X

Get Our Weekly Newsletter

Local news delivered right to your inbox

Subscription Form

Become a Member!

The Apopka Chief does not have a paywall, but journalism is not free. Join your neighbors who make this work possible.

Author

  • 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 2, 2022
The holiday season is fast approaching and with it comes all the responsibilities of buying gifts, cooking meals, planning family gatherings, decorating and more. This year,…
The Apopka Chief
December 2, 2022
This week, electricians and city crew members prepared the park for the event.
The Apopka Chief
December 2, 2022
A circuit court judge ruled this week that the city of Apopka cannot restrict the type of housing in the Apopka City Center.
The Apopka Chief
December 2, 2022
This sparrow is one of many species that can be found at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is a one-way, 11-mile drive meandering through…
The Apopka Chief
December 2, 2022
Janiya Johnson (1) battles Osceola players for possession of the ball on Saturday, November 26. See more photos on page 4B.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
December 2, 2022
Hello Folks, I hope you have recovered from your Thanksgivin’ feast and you are ready to go fishin’. I did some checkin’ this week to see…
The Apopka Chief
December 2, 2022
For the fourth straight season, the Apopka Blue Darters will play in the large-school state semifinals.
The Apopka Chief
December 2, 2022
Apopka’s 30 points were the second most scored by the Blue Darters this season. See more photos on page 8B.
The Apopka Chief
December 2, 2022
Apopka was led in scoring by Daren Leath with 11 points and Adam Bracy, who had 10.
The Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
       In early November, AAA predicted more than 53.4 million people would be expected to travel. This forecast marks the highest single-year increase in…
AHS baseball plays Horizon, Winter Park in lopsided gamesThe Apopka Chief
April 29, 2022
As the team members look toward the District 7A-2 tournament next week, the Apopka Blue Darters baseball team won two out of three games.
Blue Darters play in district tournament quarterfinalThe Apopka Chief
April 29, 2022
Apopka’s Hernika Fevrier reaches for an Ocoee player’s flag in the district tournament quarterfinal contest. See more sports photos on page 6B.
AHS band plays at Univ. of Florida for state assessmentThe Apopka Chief
April 29, 2022
The Apopka High School symphonic band played Thursday, April 21, at the University of Florida in Gainesville for the state Music Performance Assessment for the first…
New Miss Apopka Victoria Sonza meets community at eventThe Apopka Chief
April 29, 2022
The new Miss Apopka was introduced to the community at the 60th annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival on Saturday, April 23. Victoria Sonza of Orlando…
Eight seniors recognized by baseballThe Apopka Chief
April 29, 2022
Senior night for the Apopka Blue Darters baseball team was held Thursday, April 21. The eight seniors who were honored prior to the team’s game against…
AHS softball honors six seniorsThe Apopka Chief
April 29, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters softball team recognized its six seniors Thursday, April 21, prior to the team’s 6-1 victory over Cypress Creek. Shown are, (l-r), Jesi…
Wekiva Mustangs baseball team honors its seniorsThe Apopka Chief
April 29, 2022
The Wekiva Mustangs baseball team honored its seniors Monday, April 25, prior to the team’s 16-1 victory over the Evans Trojans. The seniors, standing with family…
Darters win Metro Conference West Division volleyball titleThe Apopka Chief
April 29, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters boys volleyball team won the Metro Conference West Division volleyball championship by defeating Olympia, Windermere, and Lake Buena Vista 2-1 each on…
King Buffet Chinese Restaurant has been a local favorite for over a decadeThe Apopka Chief
April 29, 2022
At King Buffet Chinese Restaurant, you will always find an abundant variety of fresh and delicious foods. You will also find their service to be top-notch…
Optical Eyeland is opening eyes to Eyewear trends for 2022. Is it time to pick your new look?The Apopka Chief
April 29, 2022
What are the eyewear trends in 2022 you don’t want to miss? As many know, eyewear is an essential fashion accessory. And it doesn’t follow a…