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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
May 27, 2022
Dream Lake Elementary school celebrated its 125 fifth graders on Wednesday, May 25, which was Orange County Public Schools’ last day of school. These fifth graders…
The Apopka Chief
May 27, 2022
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held a Women in Leadership seminar Thursday, May 19, at the Apopka Community Center/VFW to recognize women leaders. Shown above…
The Apopka Chief
May 27, 2022
The second annual event in the city included music, a proclamation reading to honor Florida Emancipation Day, a praise dance by Joshua Black, a historical reading…
The Apopka Chief
May 27, 2022
A red-winged blackbird calls out recently while perched on a cattail along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is open each Friday through Sunday and…
The Apopka Chief
May 27, 2022
The race to replace City Commissioner Doug Bankson got a big jolt this week when recent mayoral candidate and former Commissioner Kyle Becker announced this week…
The Apopka Chief
May 27, 2022
If you like the flavor of country gospel music, with a dash of bluegrass music added and a pinch of folk music thrown in for good…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
May 27, 2022
Hello Folks, It’s a little late but I want to remind everyone that this week was National Safe Boating Week, which was May 21-27. The reason…
The Apopka Chief
May 27, 2022
Members of the Apopka High School Special Olympics team participated in the Special Olympics Florida Summer Games Friday, May 20, and Saturday, May 21, at ESPN’s…
The Apopka Chief
May 27, 2022
The Wekiva Mustangs would have liked to conclude spring football practice playing an entire contest against the Miami Norland Vikings. See more photos on page 3B.
The Apopka Chief
May 27, 2022
Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball big man Sam Alexis signed with the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga on Wednesday, May 18, in a brief ceremony in the Apopka…
A busy room at Wekiva HighThe Apopka Chief
October 1, 2021
Find out why this room is full of students making decisions about their futures.
Masons give check to local teacherThe Apopka Chief
October 1, 2021
Find out how much Nicole Tambini received on page 6A.
Another two-touchdown lead disappears as Wekiva seeks first winThe Apopka Chief
October 1, 2021
A two-touchdown lead has not translated to victory for the Wekiva Mustangs three times this season. Read more on page 7B. Pictures on page 3B.
Cobblestone Insurance Agency can help provide financial security to you and your family when it’s needed the mostThe Apopka Chief
October 1, 2021
The staff at Cobblestone Insurance Agency would like to make sure you’re adequately covered before a tragedy happens in your life or business. Don’t wait until…
Businesses named for city centerThe Apopka Chief
October 1, 2021
Businesses were announced as occupants for the Apopka City Center. Find out what they are in this week’s Apopka Chief.
You only get one set of eyes, so let Optical Eyeland help you protect themThe Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
There is no question that the Florida sun’s reflection and harmful glare can be hard on your eyes. Light can be both harmful and beneficial for…
Chamber of Commerce hosts business marketing forumThe Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
Executives from prominent companies shared their ideas and gave advice on how entrepreneurs can learn to market their businesses. Alan Byrd was the event moderator. Read…
New traffic signal coming to plazaThe Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
A new traffic signal will be installed and road modifications will be done at this entrance/exit. Find out where on page 1A.
City election qualifying scheduledThe Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
Four of the five seats on the Apopka City Council will be up for election. Read more in this week’s Apopka Chief.
Great egret vs. crawfishThe Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
A great egret snaps a crawfish in half recently in a canal.