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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
The Wekiva Mustangs have been a part a local poll’s rankings for the entire season.
The Apopka Chief
October 7, 2022
By John Peery Correspondent When the UCF Knights football team takes the field Thursday, October 13, for a home game against the Temple Owls, the Golden…
The Apopka Chief
October 7, 2022
Vehicles are an important part of our daily lives. They can be trusted and true for years on end as we drive to school, work, and…
The Apopka Chief
October 7, 2022
Lorena Potter, president of Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka, presented its highest award for members, The Sertoman of the Year for 2021-2022, to Frances Portalatin for…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
October 7, 2022
Hello Folks, I hope and pray your family survived the storm. There are a lot of people who suffered some damage and quite a few folks who lost…
The Apopka Chief
October 7, 2022
Mayor Bryan Nelson gave an update of Hurricane Ian and its impact on the city of Apopka.
The Apopka Chief
October 7, 2022
Jack Barsky will speak at the John Land Apopka Community Trust Gala. The event includes dinner, cash bar and a sizable silent auction.
The Apopka Chief
October 7, 2022
Florida Jerk Festival features live reggae, soca, and Caribbean food.
The Apopka Chief
October 7, 2022
We both enjoyed both parks, but I must say that I enjoyed Yellowstone more than I thought I would. See photos on page 3B.
The Apopka Chief
October 7, 2022
Thanks to Hurricane Ian, high school football teams around the state have had their seasons turned upside down. Read more on page 2B.
Apopka Middle School girls are champsThe Apopka Chief
March 11, 2022
The Apopka Memorial Middle School girls basketball team won the Orange County championship Thursday, March 3, with a 50-22 victory over Avalon Middle School in a…
Three Apopka High girls claim seventh in state meet as a teamThe Apopka Chief
March 11, 2022
The 2021-22 season marks the first in which girls wrestling is a sanctioned and official sport of the Florida High School Athletic Association.
Are you planning to travel soon? Workplace Screening Intelligence offers same day PCR testsThe Apopka Chief
March 4, 2022
Are you planning a vacation or long weekend get-away?  For most people, deciding to travel has always been easy. Normally, you would fly to your destination…
Nelson receives endorsementThe Apopka Chief
March 4, 2022
BusinessForce, a regional organization that represents business interests in Central Florida, has endorsed Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson in his bid for re-election. Read more on page…
Group says Apopka police handcuffed 11-year-old Black boyThe Apopka Chief
March 4, 2022
A national civil rights group addressed another case in Apopka, this time involving an 11-year-old boy.
Votes are rolling in with Election Day set for March 8The Apopka Chief
March 4, 2022
Early voting is ongoing, vote-by-mail ballots are still rolling in, and Election Day for the city of Apopka election is just around the corner.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Speck fishin’ has slowed down recentlyThe Apopka Chief
March 4, 2022
Hello Folks, Woke up on Wednesday mornin’ and it was a little cooler and it felt great. We didn’t have much of a winter this year,…
Competitors like Wekiva girls basketball team hate losing, especially for state titleThe Apopka Chief
March 4, 2022
However, players and coaches at the top level of their sport don’t acquiesce the top trophy very easily.  Read more on page 2B.
Playing for a county championshipThe Apopka Chief
March 4, 2022
The Apopka Memorial Middle School’s girls basketball team advanced to the Orange County championship game that was played Thursday, March 3, past press time. On Monday,…
AHS boys basketball exceeds expectationsThe Apopka Chief
March 4, 2022
While the way the season ended for the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team wasn’t how the players and coaches wanted, the overall season was much…