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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
June 24, 2022
During summer conditioning sessions held at Wekiva  High School players run the ball.
The Apopka Chief
June 24, 2022
There are three levels/rounds of all-star play in Florida – district, region and state. Read more on page 6B.
The Apopka Chief
June 24, 2022
Jesi Mora (l) and Aubrey Evans were joined by Apopka head softball coach Mike MacWithey during the Florida Athletic Coaches Association all-star softball games played at…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
June 24, 2022
Hello Folks, Well, it’s always good to be back home. Shirley and I are back from our vacation in Alaska. Our daughter gave us a cruise…
The Apopka Chief
June 24, 2022
Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team are working hard in order to improve for a season that is still five months away.
The Apopka Chief
June 24, 2022
When the calendar turns to late June, all-star competition is front and center for Little Leagues across the nation.
The Apopka Chief
June 17, 2022
Workplace Screening Intelligence offers drug testing and COVID-19 screening for employers, employees, and the public. Plus, they offer drug testing at over 15,000 collection sites in…
The Apopka Chief
June 17, 2022
Summer brings with it fun outdoor activities like lounging on the beach or by the pool, taking vacations, and a host of outdoor sports. But as…
The Apopka Chief
June 17, 2022
The Florida Association of Veteran Owned Businesses met Tuesday, June 14, at the Apopka Community Center/VFW to wave flags on Flag Day (top picture) and hear,…
The Apopka Chief
June 17, 2022
Members of the Apopka Blue Darters girls basketball team happily accept the district championship trophy. See more sports photos on page 1B.
Wekiva battles East Ridge Knights in district contestThe Apopka Chief
October 29, 2021
Right now, the focus and victories are needed to keep alive any opportunity to earn a playoff berth. Read more in this week’s Apopka Chief.
J & K Automotive, Inc. will help you keep your vehicle on the roadThe Apopka Chief
October 29, 2021
A recent study found that the average age of cars and light trucks in the United States jumped to 12.1 years, which was accelerated by COVID-19. Registrations…
Apopka boys bowling team compete for district titleThe Apopka Chief
October 29, 2021
Two components are used to determine district and state champions, a preliminary, 10-pin (traditional format for bowling) and then a head-to-head, double-elimination tournament. Read more in…
Not just bread, but Super Bread recipe sounds deliciously differentThe Apopka Chief
October 22, 2021
Because Thanksgiving will be with us in about a month, we wanted to give you a recipe we found in Field to Feast for Linda Hart’s…
Ukrainian church welcomes new pastorThe Apopka Chief
October 22, 2021
St. Mary Protectress Ukrainian Catholic Church has welcomed Fr. Roman Kuzminsky and his family to minister in Apopka and the greater Orlando Ukrainian community.
Helping cancer researchThe Apopka Chief
October 22, 2021
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and members of the Apopka Post Office are doing their part. For more info see page 8A.
Attorneys tell of their experiences and hiring a lawyerThe Apopka Chief
October 22, 2021
A panel of attorneys discussed topics at this month’s Breakfast and Learn forum, moderated by Alan Byrd of Alan Byrd and Associates. See page 13A.
Community trust gala set for NovemberThe Apopka Chief
October 22, 2021
Keynote speaker Caroline Johnson will use her stories from her days as a pilot to inspire audiences. Read more on page 3A.
Newspapers’ jill-of-all trades diesThe Apopka Chief
October 22, 2021
Neoma DeGard Knox started as a freelance news stringer for the newspapers in the mid-1960s. Read more about her in this weeks Apopka Chief.