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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
April 15, 2022
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new 47,647 square-foot Winn-Dixie, which will be a part of the Apopka City Center.
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
Known as Apopka’s longtime first lady and called Aunt Betty by many family and close friends, Betty Hall Land, died in Apopka. She was 95.
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
The Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, operated by the St. Johns River Water Management District, will be closed to vehicles.
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
Of all the books and stories William J. Federer has written and relayed about American history, one story that speaks closest to Federer’s heart is that…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and, hopefully, you are gettin’ on the water and catchin’ some fish. Kyle at Bitter’s Bait…
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
The 1997 Apopka Blue Darters baseball team that finished as the state runner-up was honored Friday, April 8, at J. Barnes Field prior to the Apopka…
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
The Wekiva Mustangs flag football team has positioned itself to return to the playoffs. Read more on page 2D.
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
Audrey Pickle dives for the ball but can’t quite get to it during the Apopka Blue Darters beach volleyball’s team match against Windermere Prep at the…
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
The 1997 Apopka Blue Darters baseball team that finished as state runner-up was honored Friday, April 8, by the Apopka High baseball team and the Apopka…
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters softball team won two of three games over the past week.
J & K Automotive, Inc. will help you keep your vehicle on the roadThe Apopka Chief
July 16, 2021
A recent study found that the average age of light vehicles on the road today is now 11.8 years, based on a snapshot of vehicles in…
Land being cleared for hotelThe Apopka Chief
July 16, 2021
Land is being cleared to build a Fairfield Inn on a 12-acre tract. More information can be found on page 6A.
Chick-fil-A plans to move restaurant inside cityThe Apopka Chief
July 16, 2021
The rumors are true. The Chick-fil-A restaurant located in the Hunt Club area will relocate to 2488 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka, an outparcel of Piedmont Plaza,…
OCPS lands award for technology educationThe Apopka Chief
July 16, 2021
Shown are, (l-r), members of the OCPS team who implemented and supported schools and families with the transition to digital learning. Read more on the award…
Going on Vacation? Pet Care Center of Apopka offers superior care and boarding while you’re awayThe Apopka Chief
July 9, 2021
As a pet parent, you’d love to take your pets with you wherever we go but, unfortunately, that’s not always possible or practical since not all…
Workplace Screening Intelligence is local, affordable, reliable and readily available for your testing needsThe Apopka Chief
July 9, 2021
Workplace Screening Intellegence offers COVID-19 screening for employers, employees and the general public. Plus, they offer drug testing at over 8,000 collection sites in the United…
Decals available for purchase to help manatees, turtlesThe Apopka Chief
July 9, 2021
The Florida FWC just released the new 2021-2022 manatee and sea turtle decals.  Page 3B.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Despite Elsa, fishin’ in Central Florida has been goodThe Apopka Chief
July 9, 2021
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great 4th of July weekend. We did have some rain this week when Hurricane/Tropical Storm Elsa skirted by in…
Apopka celebrates America’s 245th birthday in styleThe Apopka Chief
July 9, 2021
An estimated 7,000 people attended the Independence Day celebration held by the city of Apopka on Sunday, July 4.  Red more on 1A and see photos…
City Council dealing with ever-present issue of developments overcrowding local schoolsThe Apopka Chief
July 9, 2021
What seems like it should be a simple process – having enough seats for students in permanent classrooms – is anything but simple.  Read more on…