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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
October 21, 2022
What you’re reading is an advertisement for Graceworx Community Church. Paradoxically, sometimes the best way to promote one’s own congregation is to do a little promotion for…
The Apopka Chief
October 21, 2022
Daniel Webster, U.S. representative for Florida’s 11th congressional district (center), was a guest at the Apopka Rising First Friday event on Friday, October 7, at the…
The Apopka Chief
October 21, 2022
A selection of students from the Magnet Academy of Culinary Arts at Wekiva High School took their skills on the road. Read more on page 7A.
The Apopka Chief
October 21, 2022
Sarah Sarver won the crown at the Miss Apopka Scholarship Competition on Saturday, October 15, at the Apopka High School auditorium. Mayor Bryan Nelson (l) is…
The Apopka Chief
October 21, 2022
     LEFT PHOTO: On Tuesday, October 11, the community got to speak with this November’s election candidates at the “Meet the Candidates” event, hosted by…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
October 21, 2022
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is doin’ well. Unfortunately, we are still dealin’ with high water. There are lots of folks who are in areas that still have a lot of…
The Apopka Chief
October 21, 2022
“They’re a little more pedestrian than they’ve been,” Apopka head coach, Jeff Rolson, said.
The Apopka Chief
October 21, 2022
The litany of who’s who in high school football taken on by the Wekiva Mustangs football team returns to the stage, the Jones Tigers.
The Apopka Chief
October 21, 2022
The Wekiva Mustangs continued an up-and-down 2022 season playing the Horizon Hawks. See more photos on page 7B.
The Apopka Chief
October 21, 2022
“It takes time to get up to speed. To see it run the way they run it, you can’t simulate it in practice, Apopka coach Jeff…
The miracle and beauty of the sun can become dangerous when we’re blinded by its glareThe Apopka Chief
March 18, 2022
The miracle and beauty of the sun can be quickly forgotten when you are temporarily blinded by its glare. Having a bright shaft of sunlight hit…
LANGD Celebrates Natural Gas Utility Workers’ DayThe Apopka Chief
March 18, 2022
Since 2016, the American Public Gas Association (APGA) and natural gas utilities across the nation – including Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) – have recognized…
King Buffet Chinese Restaurant
King Buffet Chinese Restaurant has been a local favorite for over a decadeThe Apopka Chief
March 18, 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…
Wekiva High School names top 5 percentThe Apopka Chief
March 18, 2022
The seniors who make up the top five percent of the Wekiva High School Class of 2022 are shown with Principal Dr. Tamara Baker-Drayton. They are,…
Three new officers sworn in by Apopka police chiefThe Apopka Chief
March 18, 2022
Police Chief Mike McKinley swore in the new officers, wishing them success and safety throughout their careers. The three new APD officers are Jomar Perez, Hunter…
Revisions to City Charter may be up for citizens’ approval in 2024The Apopka Chief
March 18, 2022
Apopka residents may get a chance to vote on potential revisions to the City Charter in the March 2024 city election if the City Council chooses…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Spring starts this weekend and fishin’ is doing very wellThe Apopka Chief
March 18, 2022
Hello Folks, Well, we are just a few days away from springtime in Florida. Springtime starts this Sunday on March 20. We are already in daylight…
AHS Special OlympiansThe Apopka Chief
March 18, 2022
The Apopka High School Special Olympics athletes participated in an area meet Saturday, March 5, under the guidance of Steve Schwarze. The 4x100-meter relay team finished…
Wekiva flag football team seeking to continue its excellenceThe Apopka Chief
March 18, 2022
The Wekiva Mustangs flag football team is, at the very least, looking to return to the state playoffs in 2022.
Apopka baseball team hoping to extend its perfect 7-0 startThe Apopka Chief
March 18, 2022
Getting solid pitching performances along with strong defense and clutch hitting has led the Apopka Blue Darters baseball team to a perfect 7-0 start.