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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.

This Hurricane Season… Be Prepared with Natural Gas
May 26, 2023
In anticipation of Hurricane Season – starting June 1 and closing November 30 – the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) team is encouraging our Florida…
Apopka’s Rock Springs Realty notes bump in active listings gives buyers more to choose from
May 19, 2023
“Is it a good time to sell? Or might it be a better time to buy? Florida’s housing market in April saw more for-sale inventory and…
Rotary supports 12-U team
May 19, 2023
Donnie Williams, of the Rotary Club of Apopka, presents a check to Cullen Johnson, a member of the 12-U travel baseball team to help with expenses…
Spurlock graduates with high honors
May 19, 2023
Apopkan Elizabeth A. Spurlock received her bachelor of science degree in health sciences, summa cum laude, from the University of Central Florida. Read more on page…
AdventHealth opens infusion center
May 19, 2023
AdventHealth Central Florida opened its sixth infusion center at its Apopka location, which will start serving its new patients next week with multiple services including blood…
AHS robotics team competes in Dallas, TX
May 19, 2023
Last month, teams from the Apopka High School (AHS) robotics program competed in the VEX Robotics World Championships in Dallas, Texas.
Police find body behind a dumpster, seek a witness
May 19, 2023
Apopka police and Orange County are investigating the death of a woman whose body was discovered behind a dumpster at the Wekiva Riverwalk Plaza in Apopka.
Gas district given grant for repairs, equipment
May 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) presented a check to Lake Apopka Natural Gas District at its Winter Garden offices…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Bluegills are bitin’ across our area’s lakes and rivers
May 19, 2023
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great weekend and, hopefully, you got a chance to do some fishin’. We have a new moon at the…
Mustangs will travel to face vaunted Seminoles
May 19, 2023
The Wekiva Mustangs football team got what it wanted when it scheduled an opponent that can provide a top-tier challenge for the 2023 spring game. See…
Apopka boys basketball coach mulls over the issues in seasonThe Apopka Chief
February 24, 2023
Those who know Williams and his coaching style, it’s not so much about the wins and losses as it is about the process to get there.…
Wekiva versus Palm Bay Heritage in regional quarterfinalThe Apopka Chief
February 24, 2023
As soon as the referee released the ball for the opening tip-off against the Palm Bay Heritage Panthers, no doubts went unanswered. Read more on page…
Mustangs to host regional final; one win away from state tournamentThe Apopka Chief
February 24, 2023
A dominate victory over the Viera Hawks in a Region 6A-2 semifinal contest has advanced the Wekiva Mustangs boys basketball team to the Region 6A-2 final.…
Apopka High spring sports are having early successThe Apopka Chief
February 24, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters baseball team got the 2023 season off to a successful start, but not before going to extra innings. See more photos on…
Region champThe Apopka Chief
February 24, 2023
Apopka wrestler Nehemie Gregoire (c) won the regional 135 lbs. weight classification at Osceola High in Kissimmee, qualifying her for the state wrestling tournament that will…
Blue Darters play softball season openerThe Apopka Chief
February 24, 2023
Jaelyn Diller is all smiles after slapping a run-scoring single during a game with Ponchatoula High from Louisiana in the season opener for the Blue Darters.…
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District – Natural Gas Stoves are Safe for Your KitchenThe Apopka Chief
February 17, 2023
There has been a lot of chatter about natural gas stoves lately, with some even suggesting that they should be banned from homes because of studies…
Youth help clean up ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
February 17, 2023
Key Club of Apopka is made up of youth from Apopka High School. The club held a service project on February 4 to help clean up…
Apopka’s Rock Springs Realty, your local market experts, whether you’re buying or selling!The Apopka Chief
February 17, 2023
“Is it a good time to sell? Or might it be a better time to buy? Either way, let’s look at what the numbers are telling…
City museum book project honors Apopka’s Black trailblazersThe Apopka Chief
February 17, 2023
In recognition of Black History Month, the Museum of the Apopkans unveiled its latest book project “Celebrating Legends of Apopka in Honor of Black History Month.”