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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 11, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters swim teams advanced three relays teams and one individual swimmer – the most in more than 25 years – to the Region…
The Apopka Chief
November 11, 2022
The traditional practice of celebrating a just-claimed state championship was again in full swing at Boardwalk Bowl.
The Apopka Chief
November 11, 2022
In the past, when Apopka would face Boone, you could almost assuredly mark that game as a Blue Darter victory.
The Apopka Chief
November 11, 2022
Wekiva running back Terrell Weathers tries to get out of the grip of Apopka’s Trey Muldrow. See more game photos throughout section B.
The Apopka Chief
November 11, 2022
“Qualifying for the playoffs is exciting in itself,” Mustangs coach Jeremiah Schwartz said.
The Apopka Chief
November 11, 2022
Wekiva took Apopka’s early one-two punches and may have wobbled a bit.
The Apopka Chief
November 4, 2022
Since 2008, Park Avenue Animal Hospital has been providing a wide variety of services to keep your furry, four-legged friends in the best of health. With…
The Apopka Chief
November 4, 2022
The Dream Lake Journalism Club is made up of fourth and fifth grade students. Pictured are; Back row: A. Hansen, L. Petrashek, E. Rodriguez-Laboy, and Gabriel…
The Apopka Chief
November 4, 2022
Apopka High School Principal Lyle Heinz crowd-surfs, going up and down 16 times in the Apopka student section to match Apopka’s score in the game against…
The Apopka Chief
November 4, 2022
City Commissioner Doug Bankson had his last council meeting on Wednesday, November 2, at City Hall. He is stepping down to run in the House District…
Nelson’s Insurance Services can help with your personal or commercial insuranceThe Apopka Chief
April 1, 2022
Have you ever had a moment while looking at your insurance policy or shopping for insurance, when you thought, “Do I really need it?” Insurance can…
Breakfast speakerThe Apopka Chief
April 1, 2022
Pamela J. Scully, president of Randall Insurance Group, was the keynote speaker at Breakfast & Learn on March 22 at the VFW/Apopka Community Center in Apopka. The…
Lake informationThe Apopka Chief
April 1, 2022
Erich R. Marzolf, director of the Division of Water and Land Resources for the St. Johns River Water Management District, was invited to speak to the…
Hunt Club Tijuana Flats remodeledThe Apopka Chief
April 1, 2022
Mayor Bryan Nelson (with large ceremonial scissors) along with Cate Manley, president and CEO of the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, (behind scissors) along with other…
Eyes ahead while flyingThe Apopka Chief
April 1, 2022
A group of seven black-bellied whistling ducks keeps their eyes ahead as they fly above the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive features many species of…
Wekiva theater students to put on first live show in two yearsThe Apopka Chief
April 1, 2022
Surpassing the drama of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wekiva High School Theatre department is mounting its first live, on-stage musical in more than two years. More…
AFD’s diesel vehicles getting exhaust filtersThe Apopka Chief
April 1, 2022
The Apopka Fire Department’s 25 diesel vehicles – including all fire engines, ambulances, and brush trucks – will soon have a filter installed on each vehicle’s…
Self-storage ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
April 1, 2022
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Apopka Self Storage on Monday, March 7. Located at 2106 Plymouth-Sorrento Road, Apopka, the facility…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
This is best time of year to get on the waterThe Apopka Chief
April 1, 2022
Hello Folks, I mentioned it last week and I’ll mention it again: It sure is nice to live in Florida and enjoy this beautiful weather we…
High school football schedules for ‘22 rounding into shapeThe Apopka Chief
April 1, 2022
Even as we find ourselves in the middle of spring sports in high schools across Florida, football is still in the discussion. Read more on page…