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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
November 25, 2022
Thanksgiving time is here. While you likely have all the ingredients for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner, your dog’s health and safety may not have crossed your…
The Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
Former Apopka City Commisioner Doug Bankson (second from l) shows his nameplate and seat in the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee after the newly elected Florida…
The Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
The Freemasons of Orange Lodge No.36 in Apopka donated turkeys to the First Baptist Church of Apopka for the ninth year in a row. The Apopka Lodge…
The Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
Residents demanded that the city comes up with a more tangible solution for the continuing Clear Lake flooding.
The Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
In the November 18 issue of The Apopka Chief had a typographical mistake. The caption should have read: On Tuesday, November 8 (Election Day), eight young…
The Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
Keynote speaker, former KGB sleeper spy Jack Barsky, gave the audience insight into his life of espionage as well as the historical context of his life.
The Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
This otter gets down and dirty at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on Friday, November 18. The drive is a one-way, 11-mile drive meandering through the…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
Hello Folks, I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgivin’. I hope you and your family were blessed and thankful for all the things we get…
The Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
Eight players with significant varsity and playoff experience from last season are on the Wekiva Mustangs 2022-23 boys basketball roster.
The Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
The expected hush fell over the spectators as Richard Caruso stepped onto the approach and grabbed the ball.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
With good weather, bitin’ fish, we have great days on waterThe Apopka Chief
April 28, 2022
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is gettin’ on the water and doin’ some fishin’. The weather has been great and the fish are bitin’, so that…
Raul Pino takes new Orange Co. positionThe Apopka Chief
April 22, 2022
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has appointed Dr. Raul Pino as the next Orange County Director of Health Services. Read more on page 3A.
Lighting the way for Special OlympicsThe Apopka Chief
April 22, 2022
Orange County Sheriff John Mina was the first to carry the torch to recognize the Special Olympics in Central Florida Tuesday, April 19, during an event…
Apopka Area Chamber’s event deals with details of agingThe Apopka Chief
April 22, 2022
From estate planning to searching for the right hospice care, experts meted advice on how to care for elderly loved ones as part of the Apopka…
Wekiva flag football battle Harmony LonghornsThe Apopka Chief
April 22, 2022
Wekiva’s quaterback, Javia Dunn, runs the ball during the game against the Longhorns. See more sports photos on page 3D.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Spring breezes are nice when compared to dog days of our summerThe Apopka Chief
April 22, 2022
Hello Folks, I got the house open and I’m feelin’ the spring breezes blow through the house. It’s so refreshin’ to enjoy this great weather durin’ this time of…
Blue Darters bounce backThe Apopka Chief
April 22, 2022
After a pair of unexpected 3-2 losses, the Apopka Blue Darters baseball team got back on the winning track.
apopka Hunt Club Medical Care
For over 45 years, Hunt Club Medical Care has been caring for people in the Apopka communityThe Apopka Chief
April 20, 2022
When it comes to your health, there’s no place like home and family to take care of you. That’s the kind of care you can come…
Graceworx Community Church Invites public to check out its upcoming eventsThe Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
There’s an old saying in the advertising industry: “Early to bed and early to rise is useless if you don’t advertise.” At Graceworx Community Church, we…
Apopka High Student Government Association officersThe Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
The 2022-2023 Apopka High School Student Government Association (SGA) officers have been elected. They are, (l-r), first row, Deputy Director of Communications Michaela Moss, Chief of…