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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 3, 2022
The Apopka Elementary School Honor Society collected money from the car line and purchased more than 400 boxes of macaroni and cheese. On May 19, Loaves…
The Apopka Chief
June 3, 2022
Ron and Pam Welker of Apopka will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Read more on page 3A.
The Apopka Chief
June 3, 2022
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson (l) and VFW Commander Andy Anderson place a ceremonial wreath Monday, May 30, to honor those who have died while serving in…
The Apopka Chief
June 3, 2022
Once the city of Apopka and a law enforcement technology company sign off on a five-year piggyback contract, the Apopka Police Department should receive the most…
Apopka A.O.K. Tire Mart
The Apopka Chief
June 3, 2022
A coolant flush and fill is an important part of preventative maintenance for your cooling system and will help ensure maximum performance from your car’s heating…
The Apopka Chief
May 27, 2022
When you’re looking to buy or sell a home anywhere in the greater Apopka area, you need to find a Realtor with integrity, years of experience,…
The Apopka Chief
May 27, 2022
A ribbon cutting was held Friday, May 20, for the Sprouts grocery store located in Wekiva Riverwalk at 2283 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka. Shown are, (l-r),…
The Apopka Chief
May 27, 2022
Amy Davis, Au.D., and her hearing care practice, Central Florida Audiology, are excited to announce a second office location and the addition of a new provider:…
The Apopka Chief
May 27, 2022
The Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) Board of Directors voted unanimously to donate to the district’s assistance program for customers struggling with their utility bills.…
The Apopka Chief
May 27, 2022
The Apopka Rotary Club presented plaques to first responders and a nurse at its May 12 meeting. Shown are, (l-r), Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson; Apopka Fire…
Corn maze now open to publicThe Apopka Chief
October 8, 2021
Find out where the maze is located at in this week’s Apopka Chief.
City attorney tells City Council he needed to clarify storyThe Apopka Chief
October 8, 2021
Read more about the proposed apartment complex clarification of Apopka city attorney Michael Rodriguez in this week’s Apopka Chief.
Rock Springs Ridge homeowners vote, but questions still remainThe Apopka Chief
October 8, 2021
“I’m glad the vote’s over. It’s been a very interesting experience getting to this point,” said Gary McSweeney, Rock Springs Ridge HOA Board president. Read more…
Wildlife driveThe Apopka Chief
October 8, 2021
A green heron has its crown up as it looks for food in a canal.
The Apopka Blue Darters girls volleyball team faced the Freedom PatriotsThe Apopka Chief
October 1, 2021
Blue Darters downed by Edgewater for first loss of season
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Temperatures in the 60s are very welcome while on local lakesThe Apopka Chief
October 1, 2021
Hello Folks, It was great earlier this week headin’ to the lake when the temperature was 65 degrees. It was even greater headin’ across the water and the…
There have been better Friday nights for Wekiva, ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
October 1, 2021
There have been worse nights, but Friday, September 24, was not a good evening for the high school football teams in Northwest Orange County.
At KidzDance, they’re MORE THAN DANCE! Come join them today! The Apopka Chief
October 1, 2021
KIDZDANCE is now in their 20th year teaching children’s dance in Apopka. Voted the number one dance studio in the Best of Apopka since it began…
Apopka Museum hosts special event about flagThe Apopka Chief
October 1, 2021
The featured guest speaker was Apopka’s Linda Larendeau, who is also Foliage Sertoma Club’s Citizen of the year. Find out what the meeting was about on…
Group promotes vaccineThe Apopka Chief
October 1, 2021
Representatives from a national coalition group and Apopka-based group stir up more community-wide interest in getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Read more in this week’s Apopka Chief.