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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
August 19, 2022
As is supposed to happen, the Dave Powers Crying Towel Invitational was full of high school football coaches lamenting their team’s chances for the upcoming season.
The Apopka Chief
August 18, 2022
Head coach Jeremiah Schwartz demonstrates a handoff to a running back during practice. See more photos on page 1C.
The Apopka Chief
August 15, 2022
August 26, 2022 MINNIE BELLE CAMPBELL, 95, Apopka, died Friday, August 19. She was born in Spout Springs, Virginia. She was an original employee of Liggett…
The Apopka Chief
August 12, 2022
After reviewing program updates and confirming the needs for the 2022 Best of Apopka Reader’s Choice Awards, The Apopka Chief will be postponing this event due…
The Apopka Chief
August 12, 2022
As you prepare your kids to head to school this fall, remember to consider their eye care needs. Approximately 25 percent of all school-age children have…
The Apopka Chief
August 12, 2022
Police are searching for a missing Apopka man, Elder Mazariegos, who was last seen on Monday, August 8, at his home. Read more on page 8A.
The Apopka Chief
August 12, 2022
Apopka resident Natalie Carpio is one of thousands of students across the region that have participated in CareerSource Central Florida’s Summer Youth Program. Read more on…
The Apopka Chief
August 12, 2022
In a 90-minute forum, Apopka City Council Seat 3 candidates Lynetta Johnson and Kyle Becker addressed questions broached to them including their goals if elected.
The Apopka Chief
August 12, 2022
With a ribbon cutting and remarks from elected officials, the community celebrated the opening of Magnolia Park’s new amenities.
The Apopka Chief
August 12, 2022
Kelly Park School has a maximum capacity of about 1,200 students and would relieve overcapacity.
Testing site moves to walk-up onlyThe Apopka Chief
December 31, 2021
This week, the Nomi Health COVID-19 testing site was relocated from City Hall back to Edwards Field and was changed to walk-up service.
The final full week of college football can be a sad timeThe Apopka Chief
December 31, 2021
Outside of the national championship game, the final week of bowl season is just ahead of us. Read more on page 5B.
Loomis Funeral Home is a third generation family owned and operated businessThe Apopka Chief
December 31, 2021
“Just the Facts.” A simple slogan that can mean so much to a family when deciding who will serve them during their time of need. Loomis…
Coach of the yearThe Apopka Chief
December 31, 2021
Apopka Blue Darters football coach Jeff Rolson (c) was named the Coach of the Year for the area by the Orlando Touchdown Club. Shown with Rolson…
Enhance the beauty and value of your home with a roof from Prestige Metal RoofingThe Apopka Chief
December 31, 2021
If your current roof is the root of your headache and maybe even a long list of costly home repairs, it might be time to consider…
AFD delivers toysThe Apopka Chief
December 24, 2021
The Apopka Fire Department made toy deliveries to Loaves & Fishes, the Apopka-based Christian social service agency, on two separate dates, December 14 and December 17.…
Masons help police with Shop with a CopThe Apopka Chief
December 24, 2021
The Masons of Orange Lodge No. 36 F&AM donated $200 to the Apopka Police Department Shop with a Cop program. This has become a yearly recurring…
Church gives to childrenThe Apopka Chief
December 24, 2021
Gospel Centered Church of Apopka provided Christmas gifts for more than 30 children of Rock Springs Elementary School. The church meets on Sundays at 10:30 a.m.…
Parade award winnersThe Apopka Chief
December 24, 2021
The Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka, which organizes the Apopka Christmas Parade, gave its annual parade awards December 15 at the Apopka City Council meeting. Shown…
Visit Graceworx Church for fellowship, music, scripture readings, and Bible studyThe Apopka Chief
December 24, 2021
Apopka is blessed with an abundance of options when it comes to churches. There is an array of congregations large and small, long-established and fledgling, denominationally…