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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 9, 2022
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Culver’s to the community with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, September 1. Having originated in Wisconsin, the fast food…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
September 9, 2022
Hello Folks, Well, I hope you and your family had a great Labor Day weekend, I know I did. We had lots of barbecued ribs, burnt…
The Apopka Chief
September 9, 2022
With a formidable opponent in the Dr. Phillips Panthers set to visit Apopka’s Roger Williams Field, coach Jeff Rolson’s focus is not so much on the…
The Apopka Chief
September 9, 2022
Another football game between the Wekiva Mustangs and Ocoee Knights and another outcome decided by less than a touchdown.
The Apopka Chief
September 9, 2022
Outside of the lone touchdown in the third quarter, the two best opportunities to score came late in the second period and late in the fourth.
The Apopka Chief
September 9, 2022
When you’re looking to buy or sell a home anywhere in the greater Apopka area, you need to find a REALTOR®  with integrity, years of experience,…
The Apopka Chief
September 2, 2022
For just a moment, forget everything you’ve ever thought of when it comes to church. Instead, picture a community of people who are striving together to…
The Apopka Chief
September 2, 2022
A natural disaster can leave you reeling financially as well as emotionally. The Skip Strohm Agency is here to help by providing answers to some of…
The Apopka Chief
September 2, 2022
At the Museum of the Apopkans on Friday, August 19, author Dale Slongwhite signed copies of her book “Fed Up: The High Costs of Cheap Food.”…
The Apopka Chief
September 2, 2022
After an extensive search, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings is pleased to announce the hiring of Simone Babb as the new Chief Innovation and Emerging…
Central Florida Audiology: ‘Hear’ for All Your Listening NeedsThe Apopka Chief
February 4, 2022
Dr. Davis is an audiologist — think of her as a hearing doctor — who’s passionate about helping people connect with loved ones and hear music…
Woman’s reading program using literacy as an empowerment program for girlsThe Apopka Chief
February 4, 2022
Lindsey Franxman is sharing her love of stories with young girls and empowering them through HerSTORY. Franxman launched the initiative last September as Miss Horizon West…
Man pulls two Apopka people from their burning houseThe Apopka Chief
February 4, 2022
Mike West was looking forward to a lazy Sunday afternoon with a nice nap but that idea was interrupted when he helped a couple escape a…
Light freeze hits areaThe Apopka Chief
February 4, 2022
The first freeze in four years hit Apopka and much of Central Florida Sunday, January 30, as temperatures dropped to 28 degrees at the University of…
City Center groundbreakingThe Apopka Chief
February 4, 2022
City of Apopka officials, including all members of the City Council, joined representatives of development group Taurus Southern Investments, and others on Thursday, February 3, to…
Man files suit vs. city, county over treatment by officersThe Apopka Chief
February 4, 2022
A man has filed a lawsuit against the city of Apopka and Orange County, alleging that Apopka police officers had assaulted him, and then he suffered…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Weather has a big effect on how much the fish are bitin’The Apopka Chief
February 4, 2022
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and you enjoyed the cool weather we had last week. Well, maybe it was a little more than…
Blue Darters play OT during district soccer tourneyThe Apopka Chief
February 4, 2022
Apopka Blue Darters boys soccer team player Chris Santos (9) scored the first goal of the game on Tuesday, February 1. The Blue Darters played overtime…
Apopka battles CFCAThe Apopka Chief
February 4, 2022
Apopka built the lead with two minutes gone in the second and had a 12-point lead in the first three minutes of the third period, but…
Rock Springs Realty delivers excellent service, whether you’re buying or sellingThe Apopka Chief
February 4, 2022
When you’re looking to buy or sell a home anywhere in the Apopka area, you need to find a Realtor with integrity, years of experience, and…