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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 1, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters softball team fell on the road to a pair of Seminole County teams over the past week.
The Apopka Chief
April 1, 2022
When you’re looking to buy or sell a home anywhere in the Apopka area, you need to find a Realtor with integrity, years of experience, a…
The Apopka Chief
April 1, 2022
After dropping its first game of the season, the Apopka Blue Darters baseball team bounced back with a pair of victories against Boone and Timber Creek.
The Apopka Chief
April 1, 2022
A 5-4 record is not eye catching in itself. In fact, a .500 record on the surface means average.
The Apopka Chief
April 1, 2022
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_media_grid grid_id="vc_gid:1582900625252-2be1bcb9-a916-4" include="19024,19026,21660"][vc_column_text]Dr. Rubinstein, Dr. Turgai, and Dr. Nelson, are ready to take care of your beloved pet.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]      Park Avenue Animal Hospital has been…
The Apopka Chief
March 25, 2022
With the warm weather, the bright sunshine, and the green foliage, how can anyone not enjoy springtime? But before you break out the barbeque or get…
The Apopka Chief
March 25, 2022
At King Buffet Chinese Restaurant, you will always find an abundant variety of fresh and delicious foods. You will also find their service to be top-notch…
The Apopka Chief
March 25, 2022
Submitted by: Farmers® Insurance Edward “Skip” Strohm, III, of Apopka has been named a Topper Club agent by Farmers Insurance® for the second year in a…
The Apopka Chief
March 25, 2022
Sonny Perdue serves as the keynote speaker for the event. Read more on page 8A.
The Apopka Chief
March 25, 2022
Doug Bankson, an Apopka city commissioner, sent out a press release this week detailing what he announced last month at an Apopka City Council meeting –…
City Council hears about pedestrian safety programThe Apopka Chief
June 4, 2021
Emily Hanna, executive director of Bike/Walk Central Florida, addressed the City Council about the organization’s Best Foot Forward program. Read more on page 5A.
Wekiva High graduate lands spot on Olympic weightlifting teamThe Apopka Chief
June 4, 2021
When Mattie Rogers of Apopka began participating in weightlifting as a sport, qualifying for the Olympics was her goal. That goal was officially reached this week…
On the lookoutThe Apopka Chief
June 4, 2021
A red-winged blackbird rests for a moment along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive recently. See more information on the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on page 1A.
Six Blue Darters named to All-Metro Conference squadsThe Apopka Chief
May 28, 2021
Apopka Blue Darters softball players named second team All-Metro Conference for coach Mike MacWithey’s squad. Meet the players on 1B.
Four Apopka High baseball players named All-MetroThe Apopka Chief
May 28, 2021
Four Apopka Blue Darters baseball players were named to the All-Metro Conference team for the squad’s 21-4 season under coach Bobby Brewer. Meet the players on…
Glossy ibis shows off its colorsThe Apopka Chief
May 28, 2021
A glossy ibis looks for food on the bank of a canal along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. Read more on the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive…
SR 429 will be widened; SR 414 being studiedThe Apopka Chief
May 28, 2021
Twenty-one years after SR 429 opened from U.S. Highway 441 in Apopka to State Road 50 in Winter Garden, most of that stretch of the four-lane…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Panfish and bass are bitin’ in our area lakes and riversThe Apopka Chief
May 28, 2021
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week, and you enjoyin’ our summer days. The fishin’ is still doin’ good in most of the…
Cobblestone Insurance Agency can help make sure you are adequately covered before Hurricane SeasonThe Apopka Chief
May 28, 2021
The staff at Cobblestone Insurance Agency wants to make sure you are adequately covered before hurricane season starts June 1st by planning ahead. Don’t wait until…
Woman’s club gives scholarshipsThe Apopka Chief
May 28, 2021
The Apopka Woman’s Club granted four college-bound students and one Apopka resident planning to continue her adult education. Read more on page 5A.