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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
Having Apopka and Lake Mary meeting in the Region 4M-1 final, is probably a surprise to many who follow high school football in the area.
The Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
Three Apopka Blue Darter baseball seniors signed their respective national letters of intent to play college baseball on Wednesday, November 16. Signing were, (seated, l-r), Anthony…
The Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
The event features teams from Orange County’s Metro Conference against foes from all around Central Florida with many of the top high school boys basketball teams…
The Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
Against the Winter Park Wildcats, the Blue Darters absolutely had their way against a defense that had recorded five shutouts this season. See more photos on…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
November 18, 2022
Hello Folks, Welcome cooler weather. We are getting’ some cooler weather and I don’t know about y’all but I love it. I got to a point over the…
The Apopka Chief
November 18, 2022
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10147 hosted its annual Veterans Day event at the Apopka Community Center/VFW Building on Friday, November 11. As part of…
The Apopka Chief
November 18, 2022
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, November 15, for First Apopka Tag Agency. The agency offers services such as tag…
The Apopka Chief
November 18, 2022
Before taking his oath, Becker emphasized his commitment to Apopka as an elected official.
The Apopka Chief
November 18, 2022
The drive was closed last week due to safety concerns, including a downed powerline.
The Apopka Chief
November 18, 2022
On Tuesday, November 8 (Election Day), eight young Macedonian delegates visited the city of Apopka as participation in the North Macedonia Election Exchange, which ran from…
New K-8 school gets nameThe Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
Apopka’s first K-8 school now has an official name: Kelly Park School.
Groundbreaking held for Winn-DixieThe Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new 47,647 square-foot Winn-Dixie, which will be a part of the Apopka City Center.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Bluegills, shellcrackers are bitin’ in the St. Johns RiverThe Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and, hopefully, you are gettin’ on the water and catchin’ some fish. Kyle at Bitter’s Bait…
Former Apopka Blue Darters, families gather at gameThe Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
The 1997 Apopka Blue Darters baseball team that finished as the state runner-up was honored Friday, April 8, at J. Barnes Field prior to the Apopka…
Baseball to softball to beach volleyball, spring sports busyThe Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
Audrey Pickle dives for the ball but can’t quite get to it during the Apopka Blue Darters beach volleyball’s team match against Windermere Prep at the…
AHS state runner-up team recognizedThe Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
The 1997 Apopka Blue Darters baseball team that finished as state runner-up was honored Friday, April 8, by the Apopka High baseball team and the Apopka…
Apopka softball team plays Kentucky squad, Ocoee, and HorizonThe Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters softball team won two of three games over the past week.
Historical society, farmworkers plan special display at museumThe Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
Representatives from the Florida Farmworkers Association and the Apopka Historical Society met together in March to plan joint efforts, including special displays at the new Magnolia…
This Earth Day, do your part with help from Lake Apopka Natural Gas DistrictThe Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
Most people are familiar with natural gas and may have even used it in their homes or businesses. However, few truly understand what natural gas is…
New club at Wekiva HighThe Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
This year, a new statewide club established by Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis was brought to Wekiva High School through a $500 funded grant called Hope…