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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.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
April 22, 2022
Hello Folks, I got the house open and I’m feelin’ the spring breezes blow through the house. It’s so refreshin’ to enjoy this great weather durin’ this time of…
The Apopka Chief
April 22, 2022
After a pair of unexpected 3-2 losses, the Apopka Blue Darters baseball team got back on the winning track.
The Apopka Chief
April 22, 2022
Advancing to the Class 6A Sweet 16 only scratches the surface of the Wekiva Mustangs boys basketball story as far as the 2021-22 season is concerned.
The Apopka Chief
April 22, 2022
The state of the Wekiva Mustangs football program is much different from a year ago as the team begins spring practice.
The Apopka Chief
April 22, 2022
With 22 straight playoff appearances, including an 11-3 postseason record since Jeff Rolson took over as head coach, the Apopka Blue Darters football team generally just…
The Apopka Chief
April 22, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters softball team upped its record to 14-4 with four straight victories, including a pair of games that were ended early due to…
apopka Hunt Club Medical Care
The Apopka Chief
April 20, 2022
When it comes to your health, there’s no place like home and family to take care of you. That’s the kind of care you can come…
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
There’s an old saying in the advertising industry: “Early to bed and early to rise is useless if you don’t advertise.” At Graceworx Community Church, we…
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
The 2022-2023 Apopka High School Student Government Association (SGA) officers have been elected. They are, (l-r), first row, Deputy Director of Communications Michaela Moss, Chief of…
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
Apopka’s first K-8 school now has an official name: Kelly Park School.
A smooth flightThe Apopka Chief
July 23, 2021
A great blue heron glides through the air along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, which is an 11-mile, drive through the North Shore area of Lake…
Commissioner, administrator clash over way budget documents were presentedThe Apopka Chief
July 23, 2021
The most intense discussion in a City Council budget workshop on  July 20, was between City Commissioner Kyle Becker and City Administrator Edward Bass. More information…
Purchase of Camp Wewa finalized with City Council voteThe Apopka Chief
July 23, 2021
In a quick vote that generated little discussion, the Apopka City Council gave final approval to the contract to purchase of Camp Wewa from the Central…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
With our heat, it’s best to get up early and fish in the morningThe Apopka Chief
July 23, 2021
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and you are gettin’ on the water and doin’ some fishin’. I know it’s been kinda…
At KidzDance, they’re MORE THAN DANCE!  Come join them today! The Apopka Chief
July 23, 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…
Master Muffler & Brake Center knows car maintenance is crucial to avoid summer breakdownsThe Apopka Chief
July 23, 2021
Yes, car maintenance might sound boring.  But, because you’re busy with work, family, friends and kids it’s so easy to let things slip. One afternoon at…
Meeting governorThe Apopka Chief
July 16, 2021
Recent Apopka High graduate Jacob Gadberry (l) stands with Gov. Ron DeSantis Tuesday, July 13, during a press conference DeSantis had in Orlando about civics education.…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Despite copious amounts of rain, bass fishin’ still goodThe Apopka Chief
July 16, 2021
Hello Folks, We got rain. The rain is helpin’ raise the level of our lakes and keepin’ everything green. That’s a good thing but I know…
State TrophyCatch program has 100 fish topping 13 poundsThe Apopka Chief
July 16, 2021
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program announces a new milestone.  See story on 3B.
As the community grows, Lake Apopka Natural Gas District grows with itThe Apopka Chief
July 16, 2021
In 1957, officials from Apopka, Clermont and Winter Garden recognized the need to deliver residents a domestic, reliable, environmentally friendly and cost-effective energy source – natural…