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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.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
September 16, 2022
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is havin’ a great week and hopefully you are gettin’ on the water and catchin’ a few. Kyle at Bitter’s Bait and Tackle…
The Apopka Chief
September 16, 2022
It was another one-point barnburner for the Apopka Blue Darters.
The Apopka Chief
September 16, 2022
Tommie Butts, shown during the 2022 state tournament, has resigned as the girls basketball coach.
The Apopka Chief
September 16, 2022
Three Apopka Blue Darters smother Dr. Phillips running back Amari Major. More photos on page 3B.
The Apopka Chief
September 16, 2022
Despite winning two of the first three games, the Blue Darters have struggled to move the ball.
The Apopka Chief
September 16, 2022
The first meeting on the football field between the Wekiva Mustangs and Lake Minneola Hawks was a two-act play.
The Apopka Chief
September 9, 2022
Every day, you make choices. You choose where you work and what to eat for dinner. You choose your elected officials and where to raise your…
The Apopka Chief
September 9, 2022
On August 24, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 Apopka/Altamonte Springs donated books to the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber office, 180…
The Apopka Chief
September 9, 2022
At the August 24 ribbon cutting of the new Amazing Hope School Academy, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 (Apopka/Altamonte Springs VFW Post 10147 auxillary…
The Apopka Chief
September 9, 2022
Reading his late son’s own words, the father of the Apopka firefighter who died in the line of duty this summer pleaded with the Apopka City…
Maltby’s Tree Service & Landscaping is “Hands down, the best around!”The Apopka Chief
February 18, 2022
Did you know that property values of landscaped homes are 5 to 20 percent higher than those of non-landscaped homes? It’s no wonder, as trees bring…
Visit Graceworx Church for fellowship, music, scripture readings, and Bible studyThe Apopka Chief
February 11, 2022
Apopka is blessed with an abundance of options when it comes to churches. The region has an array of congregations large and small, long-established, and fledgling,…
Natural Gas …the Heartwarming ChoiceNatural Gas …the Heartwarming ChoiceThe Apopka Chief
February 11, 2022
Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to spoil the people you love most in your life. From delicious candies and cakes, to thoughtful gifts and flowers,…
School Superintendent Jenkins will retireThe Apopka Chief
February 11, 2022
After 10 years as the superintendent of Orange County Public Schools, Dr. Barbara Jenkins has announced her retirement. Read more on 3A.
A snack that got awayThe Apopka Chief
February 11, 2022
A small alligator tries to chomp on a fish in a canal along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The alligator had issues trying to eat the…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Kissimmee, Harris chains have been very busyThe Apopka Chief
February 11, 2022
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and hopefully you got a chance to do some fishin’ over the weekend. We had a…
Girls basketball team are district championsThe Apopka Chief
February 11, 2022
Congratulations are in order for the two girls basketball teams in Apopka as Wekiva and Apopka each won their respective district tournaments to qualify for first-round…
Foster signsThe Apopka Chief
February 11, 2022
Wekiva Mustangs defensive back Tamareon Foster (c) signed to play football at Dakota State University, which is located in Madison, South Dakota, on Wednesday, February 2.…
Apopka High scholarship signeesThe Apopka Chief
February 11, 2022
Several Apopka Blue Darter athletes from various sports signed with different colleges on February 9 at Apopka High School. Shown are, (l-r), Larson McMaster, baseball, Daytona…
AHS girls wrestle their way to second placeThe Apopka Chief
February 11, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters girls wrestling team finished in second place in the first-ever district wrestling match for girls with three Blue Darters winning their respective…