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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
December 15, 2023
At Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD), we pride ourselves on the service we provide and the recognition we receive for a job well done. When…
The Apopka Chief
December 15, 2023
For the holiday season, organizations and individual have been donating to Loaves & Fishes, located on 206 E. Eighth St., Apopka. Donors, clockwise from top left…
The Apopka Chief
December 15, 2023
Orange County Public Schools will launch a pilot program this month in seven randomly selected schools to test the use of a walk-through weapons detection system…
The Apopka Chief
December 15, 2023
Between 2,000 and 3,000 people participated in the 47th annual Apopka Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 9, traversing approximately one mile on Park Avenue.
The Apopka Chief
December 15, 2023
The Christmas concert “Hope Was Born” with Jonathan Cain, Hall of Fame songwriter and keyboardist from the rock band Journey, will premiere on Sunday, December 17,…
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December 15, 2023
Jermichael Johnson attempts to contest a layup during Apopka’s 67-37 victory over West Orange. See more basketball photos on page 4C.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
December 15, 2023
Hello Folks, We are havin’ some nice cool weather this week and it really feels good, too. It warms up durin’ the day and that works…
The Apopka Chief
December 15, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters Boys Varsity Basketball team had two games after press time last week against the Edgewater Eagles and the Oviedo Lions. Apopka suffered…
The Apopka Chief
December 15, 2023
The Blue Darters’ girls’ varsity soccer team faced the Horizon Hawks on Tuesday, December 12, and couldn’t take away the victory in a 2-1 loss. Apopka…
The Apopka Chief
December 15, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darter football team is currently in search for a new offensive coordinator as well as a new offensive-line coach.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Rain from hurricane has helped make fishin’ much betterThe Apopka Chief
September 8, 2023
Hello Folks, I hope everyone made it through the storm OK, and that you and your family are safe and sound. We had a lot of wind…
Six turnovers lead to Mustangs lossThe Apopka Chief
September 8, 2023
For the third consecutive season, the Wekiva Mustangs outgained the Ocoee Knights by a decisive margin, this time by 158-56 yards or close to a 3-1…
AHS clerk retires after 36 yearsThe Apopka Chief
September 8, 2023
Lynda Touchton, an attendance/record clerk, is celebrated by Apopka High School for her 36 years of service to the school as she is now retiring. Pictured…
Hunt Club Medical Care provides compassionate health care for you and your familyThe Apopka Chief
September 8, 2023
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…
Rock Springs Ridge HOA close to final land swap dealThe Apopka Chief
September 8, 2023
The agreement would allow for a 51-acre Kelly Park Road parcel, which the HOA owns, to be exchanged for the 319-acre golf course tract owned by…
Police probe vandalism of gravestonesThe Apopka Chief
September 8, 2023
Apopka police are investigating the vandalism of headstones at the city cemetery that happened over the Labor Day weekend.
Bird on the wireThe Apopka Chief
September 8, 2023
This female belted kingfisher perches up high on a wire over Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, located on the North Shore of Lake Apopka. The drive is…
Book copies for Darter footballThe Apopka Chief
September 8, 2023
Sammie Smith receives check from Misty Taylor, (middle) president of the John Land Apopka Community Trust and John Ricketson (r), former president of the JLACT, and…
September 2023 obituaryThe Apopka Chief
September 1, 2023
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 FIDEL ANGEL VILLEGAS, 68, of Apopka, Florida passed away on September 20, 2023. Mr. Villegas was born on May 15, 1955 in San…
Apopka, Wekiva take home wins in season openersThe Apopka Chief
September 1, 2023
More photos can be found on page 3B.