Our Sales Department is Open New Year's Day 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Service & Parts Will be Closed January 1st
It's Debate Day! Stream the 2026 Apopka Mayoral Debate. Visit WESH.com to watch the live stream starting at 5:30PMIt's Debate Day! Stream the 2026 Apopka Mayoral Debate. Visit WESH.com to watch the live stream starting at 5:30PM

X

Get Our Weekly Newsletter

Local news delivered right to your inbox

Subscription Form

Become a Member!

The Apopka Chief does not have a paywall, but journalism is not free. Join your neighbors who make this work possible.

Author

  • 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
August 26, 2022
The Wekiva Mustangs football team was looking to make a statement entering the preseason Kickoff Classic. See more photos on page 4B and page 5B.
The Apopka Chief
August 26, 2022
It’s not an ideal situation for the Apopka High football team, but the Blue Darters must still get ready for the regular season.
The Apopka Chief
August 26, 2022
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed its newest member, Amazing Hope School Academy, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, August 24. The school is…
The Apopka Chief
August 26, 2022
Former City Commissioner Kyle Becker is back on the City Council.
The Apopka Chief
August 26, 2022
Bankson, a pastor, beat out attorney Charles Hart and Randy Ross.
The Apopka Chief
August 26, 2022
Moore, who has served as District 2 commissioner since 2018, is a licensed real estate agent and previously served as Orange County School Board District 7…
The Apopka Chief
August 26, 2022
The project, which will be funded with transportation impact fees, will extend Harmon Road.
The Apopka Chief
August 26, 2022
When you drive down a street in Apopka and pass by a lovely church building, do you ever say to yourself: “What might their worship services…
The Apopka Chief
August 26, 2022
Schools in session! If you find yourself shuffling between a full-time job, getting your family to their extracurricular school activities, and need a fast lunch or…
The Apopka Chief
August 19, 2022
You’ve invested thousands of dollars in your vehicle, so you want to be sure to maintain your vehicle properly. This is not the only reason to…
Surveying the landThe Apopka Chief
January 21, 2022
A female American kestrel surveys the situation from atop a wire along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The free, 11-mile, one-way drive is located along the…
City officials hear possible plans to improve traffic flow in Rock Springs Road and Welch Road intersectionThe Apopka Chief
January 21, 2022
City officials and the public were given the first look-see this week at what possible improvements might entail at the intersection of Rock Springs Road and…
Early-voting site, hours are added in ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
January 21, 2022
The Apopka City Council has added an early-voting site for the March 8 city election with six days of early voting at the Apopka Community Center/VFW…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Colder weather has kept plenty of people from fishin’The Apopka Chief
January 21, 2022
Hello Folks, Well, we just got used to some great winter weather and then, bam, we go back to the 30s and 40s. I don’t mind…
Driving to victoryThe Apopka Chief
January 21, 2022
Taliyah Moore drives down the lane for the Apopka Blue Darters girls basketball team Friday, January 14, in the Darters’ 54-35 victory over the Ocoee Knights.…
Blue Darters split first two games of tourneyThe Apopka Chief
January 21, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters split the first two games of the Metro Conference West Division tournament.
Do you have reason to believe that someone’s unethical behavior is causing harm to you or your business?The Apopka Chief
January 14, 2022
Have you ever wondered why someone might hire a private investigator? What purpose and benefit does it serve? Or, have you wondered what exactly do PI’s…
Police chief talks about improvements needed for Golden Gem Rd.The Apopka Chief
January 14, 2022
There are several hot spots for development in Apopka but none of them are hotter than along Golden Gem Road. Read more on page 3A.
A national champThe Apopka Chief
January 14, 2022
Apopka High graduate Jalen Carter (88) blocks a field goal attempt to help his Georgia Bulldogs defeat the Alabama Crimson Tide Monday, January 10, in the…
Summer months were very busy in Apopka last yearThe Apopka Chief
January 14, 2022
Donald Scott, a 2010 graduate of Apopka High School, qualified for the Tokyo Olympics with a second-place finish in the U.S. Olympic Trials.