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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 14, 2022
Fall is officially here, and the school year is in full swing. If you find yourself shuffling between family, a full-time job and extracurricular activities, and…
The Apopka Chief
October 14, 2022
Many cultures around the world hold feasts and celebrate festivals and holidays to mark the Fall season. Are you ready to trade your summer attire in…
The Apopka Chief
October 14, 2022
With this year’s theme being “Inspired,” the competition will take place in the Apopka High School auditorium. See contestants on page 12A.
The Apopka Chief
October 14, 2022
The Wildlife Drive at the District’s Lake Apopka North Shore property remains closed to vehicles due to continuing wet conditions at the restoration area following Hurricane…
The Apopka Chief
October 14, 2022
Cary Poarch took a satellite uplink technician contractor position at CNN’s Washington, D.C., bureau in June 2017. Read more on page 7A.
The Apopka Chief
October 14, 2022
I thought Apopka’s offense looked the best that it has this season.
The Apopka Chief
October 14, 2022
Kevin Beltran and Sharren Henry were crowned Apopka High School’s homecoming king and queen at the homecoming football game that was played Thursday, October 6 against…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
October 14, 2022
Hello Folks, All those folks are in our thoughts and prayers that are dealing with high water levels and floodin.’ The ramps in Orange County are still closed…
The Apopka Chief
October 14, 2022
In high school football rivalries, teams are familiar with each other and the outcome of the game usually comes down to one team executing better than…
The Apopka Chief
October 14, 2022
The Wekiva Mustangs status as a heavy favorite was never in doubt throughout the contest.
apopka Hunt Club Medical Care
For over 45 years, Hunt Club Medical Care has been caring for people in the Apopka communityThe Apopka Chief
March 11, 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…
Lacrosse, baseball, wrestling, softballThe Apopka Chief
March 11, 2022
Additional sports photos on page 6B.
No car showThe Apopka Chief
March 11, 2022
Apopka Rotary Club has cancelled the March 12 car show because of inclement weather.
Apopka High Top 10 academic honorsThe Apopka Chief
March 11, 2022
The Apopka High School Class of 2022 top 10 students for grade point average were named recently. Shown are, (l-r) front row, Shrinath Shah, Alanis Cruz,…
‘Mr. Wekiva’ wins county award, announces retirementThe Apopka Chief
March 11, 2022
Stephen Furo, also known as Mr. Wekiva, was recently named the Orange County Additions Coordinator of the Year. Read more on page 4A.
A nice little snoozeThe Apopka Chief
March 11, 2022
There was a sunny day for a nap recently along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, which is a free, one-way, 11-mile drive located on the North…
Record gas pricesThe Apopka Chief
March 11, 2022
A Chevron gas station at a Plymouth convenience store posted gas prices of $4.79 per gallon Thursday, March 10. Most Apopka-area stations had prices set at…
Velazquez, Nesta win council racesThe Apopka Chief
March 11, 2022
An incumbent and a newcomer won two seats on the Apopka City Council in a citywide non-partisan election that was held on Tuesday, March 8. In…
Nelson garners about 54% of vote to win re-election as Apopka mayorThe Apopka Chief
March 11, 2022
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson was re-elected to a second four-year term.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Speck fishin’ has slowed latelyThe Apopka Chief
March 11, 2022
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week. We are havin’ some great weather and folks are gettin’ on the water and catchin’ some…