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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
Gjerome Mogul, Apopka High School athletic trainer, has been named the Secondary School Athletic Trainer of the Year for Florida by the Athletic Trainers’ Association of…
The Apopka Chief
May 27, 2022
As far as the spring football game goes, I thought the Blue Darters had a solid outing against a pretty good team. More on page 1B.…
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May 20, 2022
Tuffy Auto Service Centers in Apopka is committed to treating their customers with honesty, respect, and professionalism. Their philosophy is to provide quality parts and service…
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May 20, 2022
Officers from the Apopka Police Department volunteered their time to help mentor local youth by taking them fishing. Read more on page 6A.
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May 20, 2022
The Apopka City Council voted unanimously to authorize moving forward with adopting the 2023 proposed stormwater assessment rates. Read more on page 5A.
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May 20, 2022
Last weekend’s Family Mental Health and Wellness Fair sought to make a wide array of mental health resources and support available to the public. Read more…
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May 20, 2022
The Sprouts Farmers Market will open with a ribbon cutting being held just prior to 7 a.m. The store is in Wekiva Riverwalk shopping plaza at…
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May 20, 2022
After a little more than 44 years, it’s time for me to step aside and mosey on into retirement from this career position as editor of…
The Apopka Chief
May 20, 2022
Terry recalled the year 2004, which had an intense hurricane season.
The Apopka Chief
May 20, 2022
Commissioner Nesta, questioned the need for the ordinance when it was first presented.
Unexpected Friday night off was very strange indeedThe Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
As you know, the Apopka-Ocoee game was postponed due to issues at Ocoee High School. Find out what the issues were on page 5B.
Wekiva students turn out to spruce up schoolThe Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
Principal Drayton and members of the administrative team were on hand to assist students. Find out who were the team leaders on page 8B. 
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Weather change is very welcome after muggy summerThe Apopka Chief
September 24, 2021
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin a great week. We are headed for some great weather and some great fishin’. Fall begins this week and…
Search for new school’s principal will begin soonThe Apopka Chief
September 17, 2021
“This school, as you know, is a passion project not only for myself, but for this community,” Melissa Byrd said. Read more about the project in…
Dean Cain of Superman fame in Apopka to film TV seriesThe Apopka Chief
September 17, 2021
Calling Central Florida a hotbed for human trafficking, Dean Cain, an actor who made his mark in the 1990s by playing Superman/Clark Kent in the Lois…
9/11 is remembered with several eventsThe Apopka Chief
September 17, 2021
Several hundred people attended the city of Apopka’s 9-11 memorial service, to commemorate lives lost, and the fallen first responders. More information about the event on…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Still lookin’ for first touch of cooler weatherThe Apopka Chief
September 17, 2021
Hello Folks, We are just about into fall and I couldn’t be more excited. I fished last week with my buddy Rich from Mt. Dora. He…
National horse showThe Apopka Chief
September 17, 2021
Apopka resident Brianna Solitro competed in the 2021 Youth Arabian and Half Arabian National Championship Horse Show. Summary on 4B.
Mustangs downed by West OrangeThe Apopka Chief
September 17, 2021
Wekiva quarterback Tyray Davis talks with assistant coach Buddy Hurd during a timeout.  See page 1A.
Apopka High girls volleyball squad meets TavaresThe Apopka Chief
September 17, 2021
Apopka libero Julianna Nadolny stretches out to save a point.  Highlights on 1A