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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.

2023-24 Apopka High SGA
August 18, 2023
The 2023-2024 Student Government Association of Apopka High School is gearing up for an awesome homecoming season. Under the leadership of President Maiyah Saunderson and Vice…
Blue Darters, Mustangs ready for Friday Night Lights
August 18, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters and Wekiva Mustangs football teams held their final week of preseason practice in preparation for the Kickoff Classic games. Ready for Friday…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Despite hot weather, fishin’ has been pretty good locally
August 18, 2023
Hello Folks, Well, we were supposed to get some rain this week, but none so far as I write this. We are still in the dog…
Wekiva will travel to Gainesville to play preseason game
August 18, 2023
The Wekiva Mustangs are looking to continue what has been an upward trend during the first two seasons under Jeremiah Schwartz.
Darters to play Osceola in preseason Kickoff Classic game
August 18, 2023
It’ll be a tough game for both teams and I’m thinking it will be a low-scoring game unless the defenses or special teams score points.
AHS bowlers looking to defend state championship
August 18, 2023
A line of succession has been developed within every high school program known first and foremost for perennial state championship contender or blueblood status.
Coaches give their best laments at annual Crying Towel event
August 18, 2023
Apopka coach Jeff Rolson was the second speaker of the evening at the Crying Towel event and did a pretty good job. He was even able…
Join Lake Apopka Natural Gas District in Celebrating Why Communities Dig National 811 Day
August 11, 2023
It’s peak summertime, which means it’s that time of the year when most of us are hard at work making renovations to our properties or starting…
Showing off
August 11, 2023
This great blue heron shows off at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, located on the North Shore of Lake Apopka. The drive is free and open to…
Prayers shared for schools
August 11, 2023
During the weeks before school opened, women from Word of Life Church were permitted to visit and pray for the different schools. Pictured in front of…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
We could use some rain for low lakesThe Apopka Chief
May 12, 2023
Hello Folks, We could use some rain. It seems here lately that we are either gettin’ flooded or we are dry. The lakes are pretty low…
Founder of Christian TV station speaks at prayer eventThe Apopka Chief
May 12, 2023
Speaking at his first event following the recent death of his wife, and a successful back surgery, Claud Bowers, co-founder and president of the SuperChannel Worship…
Three police officers take oathThe Apopka Chief
May 12, 2023
Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley administered the oath to Vincent “Vince” Agostino, Tyler Lacen and Genesis Katlin Barona.
Practicing self-careThe Apopka Chief
May 12, 2023
This great blue heron is one of several inhabitants of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, a one-way, 11-mile drive meandering through the eastern portion of the…
More pictures from Wekiva High spring football practiceThe Apopka Chief
May 12, 2023
The Wekiva offense and defense line up to run a play during practice on May 8, the first day that high school football teams around the…
Apopka High School baseball, spring football practiceThe Apopka Chief
May 12, 2023
Apopka offensive line coach Max Olson (wide-brim hat) looks at defensive line coach Matt Anderson’s signals as the linemen face each other during spring practice. See…
Apopka High softball lands spot in regional playoff; baseball is doneThe Apopka Chief
May 12, 2023
Thanks to playing a very tough schedule, the Apopka Blue Darters softball team landed a spot in the Region 7A-1 tournament.
Mustangs looking for four offensive linemen this springThe Apopka Chief
May 12, 2023
Not only does the situation involving the offensive line translate to the defense serving as the anchor for the time being, the defense is also the…
Apopka baseball season comes to endThe Apopka Chief
May 12, 2023
Apopka’s Anthony DeVita fires the ball toward home plate, as he starts the District 7A-4 championship game held at Lake Brantley High School. Apopka’s season ended…
As the summer season sets in, Essential Eyecare & Optical encourages proper eye care and protectionThe Apopka Chief
May 5, 2023
Summer brings with it fun outdoor activities like lounging on the beach or by the pool, taking vacations, and a host of outdoor sports. But as…