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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
September 30, 2022
The growth plan was presented at the LANGD board meeting and outlines plans for its service area from fiscal year 2022 to 2026.
The Apopka Chief
September 30, 2022
Since September is National Prostate Health Month, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly Gather and Grow Professional Series featuring a discussion of men’s…
The Apopka Chief
September 30, 2022
Apopka High School introduces its Homecoming Court. The homecoming game is on Thursday, October 6, when  Apopka plays Olympia. Game time is 7 p.m.
The Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
El Castillo Dulcería y Artesanías host the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours networking event on Thursday, September 15. The store, which specializes in…
The Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
With the new school year in full swing, and fall just around the corner, you’ll notice shorter days, cooler temperatures, and more time spent on the…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
Hello Folks, I hope you are lookin’ forward to the weekend and getting’ on the water and doin’ a little fishin.’ Kyle at Bitter’s B&T reports…
The Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
Presented by the city’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee, this event included Hispanic music and dancers, food, arts and crafts, community groups, and more.
The Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
Young women ages 19 through 26 throughout the greater Central Florida area are invited to register to compete.
The Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
Visitors of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive can get a more upclose view of various creatures such as this white ibis on the weekend. The drive…
The Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
The public had the opportunity to learn more and give input on the proposed designs for Rock Springs Road and Sandpiper Street.
Properly maintaining your vehicle can help ensure its dependability and increase fuel efficiencyThe Apopka Chief
February 25, 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, soccer…
Museum members hear talk about growing up in ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
February 25, 2022
The Museum of the Apopkans hosted the Reverend Jimmy Howard on Wednesday, February 23, who spoke about his experience as an Apopka native. Read more on…
Black History Month notedThe Apopka Chief
February 25, 2022
In celebration of Black History Month, the Museum of the Apopkans has several displays designed to honor the African-American heroes of the community. Read more on…
Helping out in the communityThe Apopka Chief
February 25, 2022
Davis Lodge #47 of Apopka gave away free meals, groceries, and food Saturday, February 19, at 900 S. Central Ave., Apopka, as part of the HOPE…
Lodge celebrates 166th yearThe Apopka Chief
February 25, 2022
The Brothers of Orange Lodge No. 36 F&AM celebrated the 166th birthday of Apopka’s Masonic Lodge with the businesses and citizens of Apopka on Thursday, February…
Apopkans are serving in U.S. military across the globeThe Apopka Chief
February 25, 2022
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jermaine Bernard, from Apopka, prepares to draw blood aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower’s (CVN 69) assigned barge (APL-61).…
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…
Hardware stores win awardsThe Apopka Chief
February 25, 2022
Carter’s Ace Hardware of Apopka and Hunt Club Boulevard achieved designation as a “Pinnacle Performance Retailing” store for its performance, Ace Hardware Corporation has announced. Read…
5 Apopka High robotics teams qualify for world event in MayThe Apopka Chief
February 25, 2022
Five of the six Apopka High School robotics teams have qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championship following the state competition. Read more on page 12B.
Blue Darters open season with Lk. MinneolaThe Apopka Chief
February 25, 2022
Apopka took an early lead in the top of the first inning when Jacob Pino scored on a passed ball. Read more on page 2B.