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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.

Wekiva’s McCoy fires perfect game against Central Florida Christian
April 28, 2023
One of the more impressive achievements in sports is a perfect game in baseball. Wekiva’s Zion McCoy joined the ranks of pitchers to throw a perfect…
Alyssa Novoa makes her mark at state tennis tournament
April 28, 2023
Apopka Blue Darters girls tennis star Alyssa Novoa, who is only a junior, won her state quarterfinal match getting off to a great start. See more…
Darters begin work toward ‘23 season with spring practice
April 28, 2023
Losing only four starters on each side of the ball, the Apopka Blue Darters football team will be looking for depth throughout the lineup and improvement…
Park Avenue Animal Hospital offers helpful hints to protect pets from fleas and ticks
April 21, 2023
Since 2008, Park Avenue Animal Hospital has been providing a wide variety of services to keep your furry, four-legged friends in the best of health. With…
Freemasons aid Special Olympics
April 21, 2023
Orange Lodge No. 36 was honored to aid the Special Olympics Regional Summer Games at Apopka High School by providing the concessions for the participants of…
Proclamation read for Denim Day
April 21, 2023
Mayor Bryan Nelson presented a proclamation to Lui Damiani, executive director of the Victim Service Center of Central Florida, commemorating Wednesday, April 26, as Denim Day.…
Jewelry crafter one of many festival vendors
April 21, 2023
Winter Park jewelry crafter Wesley Roll is one of dozens of fine artists and crafts vendors who will be at the 61st annual Apopka Art and…
Prayer Breakfast will be on May 4
April 21, 2023
This year’s event will include an inspirational message from keynote speaker Claud Bowers, the founder and president of SuperChannel Worship Ministries, Inc.
Anhinga magnificence
April 21, 2023
This anhinga spreads its wings at Lake Apopka, one of many inhabitants of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The St. Johns River Water Management District continues…
The Importance of National Safe Digging Month and Locator Safety Appreciation Week
April 21, 2023
April is National Safe Digging Month, and we at Lake Apopka Natural Gas District use this month as an opportunity to educate our communities to work…
AHS girls wrestle for Metro West titleThe Apopka Chief
February 3, 2023
Throughout the regular season, the goal for the Apopka Blue Darters girls wrestling team has been to take the next step of placing inside the top…
Playoff season here for winter sportsThe Apopka Chief
February 3, 2023
Winter sports are full bore in the postseason for the Apopka Blue Darters as the teams try to work some magic in the playoffs.
Scott & Associates Accounting Firm, Inc. offers tax services and more to individuals and businessesThe Apopka Chief
February 3, 2023
Scott & Associates Accounting Firm, Inc.  provides business tax service, personal tax preparation, business and personal IRS and Department of Revenue audit assistance, tax planning, business…
Master Muffler & Brake Center knows that car maintenance is crucial to avoid breakdownsThe Apopka Chief
February 3, 2023
You probably pay close attention to some of the workings and health of your vehicle’s Bluetooth, Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay, and dash cams. This’s the fun…
February 2023The Apopka Chief
February 2, 2023
February 3, 2023 Robert Clayton Allen, 76, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 24, 2023. Mr. Allen was born on June 5, 1946 to the…
Getting to know the people at Freedom Tire & Automotive, Inc. can help save money on tires and auto repairsThe Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
Freedom Tire & Automotive, Inc. wants to keep your wheels safely rolling…  The last thing you want is to have a breakdown during a busy work…
Local service clubs welcome new membersThe Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
   On behalf of the Apopka Rotary Club, President Ed Baron (r in both pictures) welcomes Paddy Savage (in cap) and Phil Ferguson (in light shirt)…
For over 20 years, Maltby’s Tree Service and Landscaping has specialized in all phases of tree serviceThe Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
Winter season is here and we’re now experiencing slightly cooler weather. Some leaves are now starting to fall, grass has temporarily stopped growing, and many animals…
Chamber, small business group team up to bring city growthThe Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
Cate Manley, President of Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, and Mina Robinson, President of Small Business Advocates of Central Florida, team up to get the most…
At annexation workshop, residents have questions, frustrationsThe Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
Up to around 75 attended the meeting that lasted about 2½ hours.