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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 7, 2022
Hurricane Ian’s impact was felt even among the high school football schedule.
The Apopka Chief
October 7, 2022
Defensive line coach Matt Anderson watches as players go through their drills during the first practice after Hurricane Ian.
The Apopka Chief
September 30, 2022
If you want to extend the life of your vehicles and save on gas, scheduling periodic maintenance at All Transmission World will help you with both.…
The Apopka Chief
September 30, 2022
Have you heard about homeowners insurance rate increases and non-renewals from your neighbors?  Have you received a large rate increase or non-renewal for your home?  The…
The Apopka Chief
September 30, 2022
The good news from the Apopka Blue Darters game against powerful Edgewater is that they scored 19 points.
The Apopka Chief
September 30, 2022
Apopka linebacker Malik Nickolson makes a diving tackle to wrap the legs of Edgewater’s quarterback, Chase Parker, as Parker runs the ball up the middle during…
The Apopka Chief
September 30, 2022
Defense captured the limelight during the contest between the Lake Brantley Patriots’ and Wekiva Mustangs. See more photos on page 3B.
The Apopka Chief
September 30, 2022
Assuming that the game won’t fall victim to the storm, the Blue Darters will host the Seminoles in a regular-season game for the first time since…
The Apopka Chief
September 30, 2022
“There is something to be said about facing a ranked opponent (Orlando Sentinel Super 16) for the sixth consecutive contest,” Mustangs coach Jeremiah Schwartz said.
The Apopka Chief
September 30, 2022
Harvey Caldwell, who grew up across the street from Edwards Field in Apopka and was known for his love of the game of softball. Read more…
Apopka baseball starts seasonThe Apopka Chief
March 4, 2022
With its pitching staff allowing just one infield single, the Apopka Blue Darters baseball team scored four runs in the third inning.
AHS softball starts seasonThe Apopka Chief
March 4, 2022
In the Apopka High softball team’s first three games of the season, the Blue Darters played against Lake Nona, Eustis, and Ocoee.
Mustangs finish as state runner-up for third straight yearThe Apopka Chief
March 4, 2022
How Wekiva will remember the 2021-22 season was visually communicated by coach Tommie Butts’ body language.
A big meal for a great blue heronThe Apopka Chief
March 4, 2022
A great blue heron tries to figure out how to eat a catfish recently along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, which is open each Friday through…
March Obituaries 2022The Apopka Chief
March 3, 2022
March 25, 2022 RAY ENNIS MANGUM, 75, Apopka, died Monday, March 14. Mr. Mangum was born in Dunn, North Carolina. He served in the U.S. Army…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Fishin’ is in full swing in our Central Florida hot spotsThe Apopka Chief
February 25, 2022
Hello Folks, If you haven’t been fishin’ in the past couple of weeks, now is the time to go. The fishin’ is really in full swing…
Assistant principal honoredThe Apopka Chief
February 25, 2022
Marcia Owens, (c), Apopka High School assistant principal, received the OCPS Partners in Education Coordinator of the Year award for high schools across Orange County. Here,…
Tricolored heron on the lookoutThe Apopka Chief
February 25, 2022
A tricolored heron looks for food in one of the canals along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The free, 11-mile, one-way drive is open each Friday…
Enhance the Beauty and value of your home with a roof from Prestige Metal RoofingThe Apopka Chief
February 25, 2022
If your current roof is the root of your headache and maybe even a long list of costly home repairs, it might be time to consider…
Mayoral candidates speak at group’s forumThe Apopka Chief
February 25, 2022
Incumbent Mayor Bryan Nelson and challenger Commissioner Kyle Becker sat down for another candidate forum to speak about, among several topics, their management style in governing…