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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.

Most AHS spring sports hovering over .500 for the season
March 31, 2023
Most of Apopka High’s spring sports are in the middle of their seasons and, while none is likely to end up hoisting a state championship trophy…
Apopka High boys lacrosse meets University High
March 31, 2023
After scooping up a loose ball, goalkeeper Ethan Korkes moves to get the ball to a teammate.  More photos can be found on page 3B.
Mustangs improving in many ways on baseball diamond
March 31, 2023
Scoring an average of 7.5 runs while giving up 3.6, the Wekiva Mustangs baseball team has been dominant far more often than not.
Graceworx Community Church Going All Out with Its Easter Programming
March 24, 2023
If Easter church services hold many wonderful memories for you, but right now you’re not connected with a congregation and not sure what you’d like to…
2022 Paramedic of Year
March 24, 2023
The Apopka Fire Department voted Ryan Hobbick as the 2022 Paramedic of the Year, the fire department announced in a Facebook post. Hobbick began his career…
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Essential Eyecare & Optical can help get a clear-eyed view on detecting vision problems
March 24, 2023
Our eyes help us take in the world around us. Eye exams at every age and life stage can help keep your vision strong. It’s important…
Micross cuts ribbon
March 24, 2023
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Micross at the company’s location. The Apopka location is expected to bring 140 high-paying…
Heartland Haven Foundation
March 24, 2023
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Heartland Haven Foundation. Heartland Haven Foundation is a nonprofit organization that offers equine-assisted therapy, as…
Mural will be dedicated and Easter eggs will be hunted
March 24, 2023
The free event will have vendors, music and bounce houses. Read more on page 3A.
Complaint against attorney
March 24, 2023
What is the outcome of Apopka city attorney Michael Rodriguez complaint filed by Kelley Butcher.  See 1A for more information.
Lookin’ for lunchThe Apopka Chief
January 5, 2023
A Great Blue Heron perches on the corner of a guard rail patiently searching the water along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive for a meal. The…
Katrina Schroeder, DMD, is a highly skilled dentist serving patients from all over Orange countyThe Apopka Chief
December 30, 2022
Your smile is one of the first things, if not the first thing that someone notices about you. Whether you’re meeting up with friends for a…
SGA presents giftsThe Apopka Chief
December 30, 2022
On Thursday, December 15, officers and senators of the Apopka High School Student Government Association delivered presents to all the pre-K and kindergarten students at Phillis…
Apopka Chamber holds ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
December 30, 2022
A ribbon cutting was held recently for Scott Capital Finances in Hunt Club business Center. Pictured are Commissioner Alexander Smith, Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson, owners Angela…
Frozen blueberriesThe Apopka Chief
December 30, 2022
With temperatures in the high 20s, ice formed on these blueberry bushes located at H&A Farms on Jones Avenue in Zellwood after the sprinklers were run…
Public meeting on Clear Water Lake flooding to meetThe Apopka Chief
December 30, 2022
The city will hold a public meeting to discuss the Clear Water Lake flooding issues at Apopka City Hall.
Apopka City Hall
Coronavirus money to fund four city projectsThe Apopka Chief
December 30, 2022
The Apopka City Council approved allocation of coronavirus relief funds for four city improvement projects.
Lots of activities going on in Apopka High School sportsThe Apopka Chief
December 30, 2022
Bringing the ball up the court for Apopka is Janiya  Johnson during the game against Ponte Vedra in the Bishop Moore tourney. See more photos on…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Cold weather keeps most anglers off the lakes, river over ChristmasThe Apopka Chief
December 30, 2022
Hello Folks, Well, it’s soon to be 2023 and another year is in the books. We have had some cold weather over the Christmas holidays, and…
College football bowl season winding down as January beginsThe Apopka Chief
December 30, 2022
Bowl season is winding down for college football teams, but New Year’s weekend is a busy one with all the New Year’s Six bowls, plus a…