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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 2, 2022
Zach Hudson spoke at the Gather and Grow event at the Apopka Community Center/VFW Building on South Central Avenue in Apopka.
The Apopka Chief
September 2, 2022
Twin sisters Addie Swain (l) and Mary Bridges (r) recently celebrated their 90th birthday. Born on August 8 in Apopka as Addie and Mary White, the…
The Apopka Chief
September 2, 2022
A white ibis crosses the road with a crawfish in its beak at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is open Fridays through Sundays and…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
September 2, 2022
Hello Folks, Here comes the Labor Day weekend with a lot of folks gettin’ at least three days off. I hope you have some great plans…
The Apopka Chief
September 2, 2022
Head coach Jeremiah Schwartz has consistently emphasized the Wekiva Mustangs football team was significantly improving explosiveness and dynamism during the offseason. See more photos on page…
The Apopka Chief
September 2, 2022
The Blue Darters overcame a lot of their own first-game mistakes. See more photos on page 3B and page 6B.
The Apopka Chief
September 2, 2022
As players and coaches have come and gone, the rivalry between the Apopka Blue Darters and West Orange Warriors hasn’t changed.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
August 26, 2022
Hello Folks, If you have been waitin’ to take a few days off and go fishin’, next weekend is your time. Next weekend is Labor Day…
The Apopka Chief
August 26, 2022
For the first five seasons of the Mustangs’ existence, the Titans were a district rival.
The Apopka Chief
August 26, 2022
If you were among those of us who planned on being at the game, I’m sure you’re as disappointed as the rest of us.
Fun in the sunThe Apopka Chief
January 28, 2022
An alligator suns itself recently while in a canal along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The 11-mile, one-way drive is free and open to the public…
State Ethics Commission votes to fine former Apopka mayorThe Apopka Chief
January 28, 2022
The Florida Commission on Ethics has recommended to Gov. Ron DeSantis that he fine former Apopka Mayor Joe Kilsheimer for violating two state laws.
Sports teams have ups and downs throughout the seasonThe Apopka Chief
January 28, 2022
It shouldn’t surprise me, but it never ceases to amaze me how the fortunes of sports teams can rise in a hurry or go south very…
AHS boys soccer team honors its senior playersThe Apopka Chief
January 28, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters boys soccer team recognized its seven senior players on Thursday, January 20, at Roger Williams Field. Shown are, (l-r), Mayor Bryan Nelson,…
Darters win district tourney openerThe Apopka Chief
January 28, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters girls soccer team defeated Ocoee, 9-1, Wednesday, January 26, in a Dist. 7A-3 tournament quarterfinal game. Skyler Comstock kicks the ball. Apopka…
The miracle and beauty of the sun can become dangerous when we’re blinded by its glareThe Apopka Chief
January 21, 2022
The miracle and beauty of the sun can be quickly forgotten when you are temporarily blinded by its glare. Having a bright shaft of sunlight hit…
Nelson’s Insurance Services can help with your personal or commercial insuranceThe Apopka Chief
January 21, 2022
Have you ever been kept awake at night by the thought of what could happen to your loved ones if a tragedy struck you, your home…
The Best Part of Lake Apopka Natural Gas District? YOU!The Apopka Chief
January 21, 2022
In 1957, forward-looking officials from Apopka, Clermont and Winter Garden recognized the area’s need for a domestic, reliable, environmentally friendly and cost-effective energy source – natural…
Apopka High hosts robotics competitionThe Apopka Chief
January 21, 2022
The Engineering Magnet program at Apopka High School hosted a VEX robotics event with 34 teams from around Central Florida. More photos on page 3A.
Apopka celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.The Apopka Chief
January 21, 2022
The Apopka community held its annual parade to celebrate the life and dreams of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. See more photos on…