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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
July 29, 2022
A free, youth football camp sponsored at Apopka High School by AHS alumnus and all-star football player Jalen Carter had all the typical settings of a…
The Apopka Chief
July 22, 2022
Immediately after losing the mayoral race in March the last thing on Kyle Becker’s mind was running again for political office.
The Apopka Chief
July 22, 2022
Apopka firefighter Austin Duran, who attended Wekiva High  School, will be laid to rest.
The Apopka Chief
July 22, 2022
In an exciting move aimed to make hearing health care more accessible for Floridians, Central Florida Audiology has expanded into Apopka and added a new provider…
The Apopka Chief
July 22, 2022
The Apopka Police Department’s Cookies and Milk with a Cop Storytime took place on Saturday, July 16, at the North Orange Branch Library. Children enjoyed storytime with an…
The Apopka Chief
July 22, 2022
A ribbon cutting was held Thursday, July 14, for the opening of Central Florida Tang Soo Do, 72 E. Main St., Apopka, at the southwest corner…
Christopher Alexander Delgado, who ran for the Orange County District 2 commissioner seat in 2022, was arrested this week for allegedly running a $328M Ponzi scheme.
The Apopka Chief
July 22, 2022
As a businessman, Chris Delgado said he understands firsthand how businesses are important to their communities.
The Apopka Chief
July 22, 2022
To accommodate those looking to register to vote for the first time or to change parties, the office of Orange County Supervisor of Elections Bill Cowles…
The Apopka Chief
July 22, 2022
The Blue Darters provided the might and muscle for the much-needed rehabilitation and refurbishment of an Apopka house.
The Apopka Chief
July 22, 2022
The youth football camp will include free giveaways, performance training, and lunch. Read more on page 3B.
Open house held at WewaThe Apopka Chief
December 10, 2021
The city’s new campsite director, Gary Fuchs, conducted tours of the grounds for visitors.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Seawall on Lake Monroe is great for catchin’ specksThe Apopka Chief
December 10, 2021
Hello Folks, Good weather and good fishin’ make for a great week. Folks are gettin’ on the water and they are catchin’ lots of specks and…
Blue Darters were big, bad bully to Treasure Coast TitansThe Apopka Chief
December 10, 2021
Treasure Coast ran the ball 33 times. The Blue Darters held the Titans to three yards or less on 27 of those attempts. See page 2B…
Award winnerThe Apopka Chief
December 3, 2021
L. Ron Hubbard’s Illustrators of the Future winner Mariah Salinas, originally from Apopka, poses with award presenter and Writers of the Future judge S. M. Stirling…
Apopka youth baseball team helps by preparing mealsThe Apopka Chief
December 3, 2021
The Apopka Dirty Birds youth travel baseball 10U and 11U teams packaged more than 10,000 meals for students in at-risk communities around the world. The Dirty…
Keeping an eye on thingsThe Apopka Chief
December 3, 2021
A great blue heron looks out over the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive recently.
A happy band of Blue Darters!The Apopka Chief
December 3, 2021
In this photograph taken by Apopka High School band director Jeremy Langford, band leaders, members, and others celebrate the Blue Darters’ 28-27 overtime victory over Sanford…
Argentine reptiles reported in Orange CountyThe Apopka Chief
December 3, 2021
Argentine black and white tegus have spread and established populations in and around Florida at a rapid and growing rate. Read this article by Lourdes Mederos,…
City Council will hold financial workshopThe Apopka Chief
December 3, 2021
City Administrator Edward Bass told the council members of the meeting at the Wednesday, December 1, council meeting, saying that he would be updating the city…
Youth boys lacrosse program seeking Apopka kidsThe Apopka Chief
December 3, 2021
A youth boys lacrosse league just across the county line in Seminole County is seeking and accepting Apopka boys who are looking to learn the game.…