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  • JC Derrick

    J.C. Derrick is publisher for The Apopka Chief. He spent 18 years covering sports, education, and politics in Texas and Washington, D.C., before joining The Apopka Chief in 2025. J.C. is a member of the Florida Press Association Board of Directors.

Hunt Club Medical Care provides compassionate health care for you and your family
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 deal
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 gravestones
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 wire
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 football
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…
Apopka visits Dr. Phillips, seeking third win this season
September 4, 2023
Dr. Phillips, this week’s opponent for the Apopka Blue Darters, has had two completely different outcomes in their 1-1 start,
September 2023 obituary
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 openers
September 1, 2023
More photos can be found on page 3B.
Wekiva comes back to topple Olympia 24-21
September 1, 2023
The Wekiva Mustangs football team followed a frequently used script for the first contest of a season en route to defeating the Olympia Titans.
Blue Darters use late-game punt block defense to down Ocoee, 2-0
September 1, 2023
“Defense wins championships.” That’s what many famous football coaches and programs have harped on for years. But you also need to score to win.
Park Avenue Animal Hospital offers summer tips to keep your pets safe and healthyThe Apopka Chief
June 2, 2023
We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry companions, but being over-eager in hot weather can spell danger. Voted the…
Foliage Garden Club installs officersThe Apopka Chief
June 2, 2023
The Foliage Garden Club of Apopka installed officers for 2023-2024 at the May luncheon meeting. Gwen Carter FFGC District VII Director (far left) officiated at the…
Daycare cuts ribbonThe Apopka Chief
June 2, 2023
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of Blue Jay Academy 4 Kidz at the school’s location, 229 E. Fifth St., Apopka. The…
Rotary Club presents checkThe Apopka Chief
June 2, 2023
Rotary Club of Apopka supports AHS Speech and Debate Club for an event being held in June. John DeClue (l) a member of Rotary, is presenting…
Memorial Day remembers the fallenThe Apopka Chief
June 2, 2023
The city of Apopka and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10147 held a Memorial Day service at the Edgewood/Greenwood Cemetery. See more photos on…
With little or no notice, hurricanes and severe storms can wreak havoc on your home and propertyThe Apopka Chief
June 2, 2023
Hurricanes and tropical storms hit Florida almost every year, often causing damage to homes and landscapes. You can help protect your home or business by making…
Police recover missing womanThe Apopka Chief
June 2, 2023
An elderly Apopka woman, Jay Ruth Sheppard, with disabilities who had been missing for nearly three weeks was recovered.
Apopka police, fire raise funds to benefit local groupThe Apopka Chief
June 2, 2023
The first responders of the city of Apopka faced off in a basketball game at Apopka High School to raise funds for the James Bess Foundation.…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Memorial Day great for honoring the ultimate sacrificeThe Apopka Chief
June 2, 2023
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend. It was great to see all the events around the country honoring our service men…
Special teams, defense lead Darters to spring-game winThe Apopka Chief
June 2, 2023
Even though it was just a spring football game that counts for nothing, the Apopka Blue Darters won the game in the same manner as they…