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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 23, 2022
Not even a steady rain affected re-finding the temperament and inclination on a consistent basis.
The Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
These two games will be critical to the Blue Darters’ success this season.
The Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
Patience and discipline always top the list of essentials required to win in any sport.
The Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
While the Blue Darters will certainly be concerned about the Eagles, Rolson said the team put in a lot of work to improve.
The Apopka Chief
September 16, 2022
Throughout the past summer months, when you were outside, you may have noticed that your trees need a trim. Trees are wonderful to have on your…
The Apopka Chief
September 16, 2022
Congratulations to The Nauti Lobstah! They were recently voted one of the top three Seafood Restaurants in Orlando Weekly’s “2022 Best of Orlando” issue! They were…
The Apopka Chief
September 16, 2022
AFD members join local and firefighters from across the state to scale 110 flights of stairs.
The Apopka Chief
September 16, 2022
In two separate votes, the Apopka City Council unanimously finalized the fiscal year 2023 millage rate.
The Apopka Chief
September 16, 2022
Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley rings a bell in honor of the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
The Apopka Chief
September 16, 2022
Pictured are James “Jim” Frey, Casey Gibson, and Brian Vazquez LeBron taking their oaths.
Darters play in regionThe Apopka Chief
February 25, 2022
Apopka’s Sam Alexis goes up for a shot Thursday, February 17, but the Blue Darters fell to Seminole High 57-51 in a regional quarterfinal game to…
Proper Planning for your future may be easier after you speak with Attorney Patrick SmithThe Apopka Chief
February 18, 2022
Attorney Patrick Smith, a partner at The Law Offices of Joseph F. Pippen Jr. & Associates, is here to help individuals, families, and corporations plan and prepare for the…
Running for state jobThe Apopka Chief
February 18, 2022
Apopka City Commissioner Doug Bankson announced Wednesday, February16, at the City Council meeting that he will run for Florida House District 39 in the fall election.…
A very smoky MondayThe Apopka Chief
February 18, 2022
Because of a prescribed burn in Lake County by the Florida Forest Service, Monday, February 14, was a very smoky day in Apopka and throughout Central…
Community talk held about South Apopka annexationThe Apopka Chief
February 18, 2022
Citizens, community and Chamber of Commerce leaders, as well as elected officials held a roundtable discussion exploring the possibility of annexing South Apopka into the city…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Weather doing flip-flops with hot, coldThe Apopka Chief
February 18, 2022
Hello Folks, Well, I thought the weather was goin’ to settle down. Boy was I wrong. We had another cold front earlier this week and then…
Apopka girls basketball honors seniorsThe Apopka Chief
February 18, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters girls basketball team honored its four seniors recently, prior to Apopka’s 58-54 victory over Central Florida Christian Academy. Standing with the players…
Coach honoredThe Apopka Chief
February 18, 2022
Wekiva High School Coach Tony Imbriani (seated) was being inducted into the Metro Conference Coaches Hall of Fame for wrestling. Behind him are Wekiva assistant wrestling…
Moffitt breaks 1,000-point markThe Apopka Chief
February 18, 2022
Rylan Moffitt, Wekiva girls basketball senior, was honored recently for breaking the 1,000-point barrier during her high school basketball career. Shown with her are Wekiva athletic…
Shooting woes in regional game for Apopka girlsThe Apopka Chief
February 18, 2022
The Blue Darters played well on defense but had troubles all game getting the ball in the hoop.