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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.
Blue Darters showed me, others, true grit, character in win
November 4, 2022
I must admit that I thought the Apopka Blue Darters would keep their game against Seminole High fairly close. See more photos throughout Section B.
Make the Most of Your Money by Utilizing a Certificate Account to Earn Dividends while Saving
November 4, 2022
Have you ever considered the benefits of a certificate account? To give you some context, a certificate account is a savings certificate with a fixed maturity…
Obituaries November 2022
November 3, 2022
November 25, 2022 Emma Jean Phillips, 73, of Apopka, Florida passed away on November 16, 2022.  Mrs. Phillips was born on June 12, 1949 in Johnson,…
Maltby’s Tree Service & Landscaping is “Hands down, the best around!”
October 28, 2022
Did you know that property values of landscaped homes are 5 to 20 percent higher than those of non-landscaped homes? It’s no wonder, as trees bring…
Wonderful weekend fair
October 28, 2022
Apopka Rotary’s annual Fall Family Festival, was held along with fair rides, car show and festival foods at Edwards Field. See photos on page 10A.
110 vehicles featured, over a dozen awards given out at annual car show
October 28, 2022
About 500 people attended this year’s car show, where 110 vehicles were exhibited and over a dozen awards were given.
Clay Springs teacher gets award for STEM education
October 28, 2022
A five-year teacher with OCPS, including two years at Clay Springs, Kathryn Wiltrout has made STEM education a large component of her curriculum.
Police department swears in two new officers
October 28, 2022
The Apopka Police Department added two new officers to its police force with a swearing-in ceremony on Friday, October 14, at Apopka City Hall. Their starting…
School hosts Hispanic Cultural Program
October 28, 2022
The program was jointly initiated by our school SEL Committee and our Principal Charles Jackson. See page 4B for more Chief Junior news.
Blue Darters sweep district bowling championships
October 28, 2022
History was made among the Apopka Blue Darters’ bowling teams at Bowlero Lanes.
Apopka honors Austin DuranThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
July 29, 2022
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Many people lined U.S. Highway 441 in Apopka to honor Apopka firefighter Austin Duran, 25, who died after suffering an on-the-job accident. The fire truck carrying…
City candidate forum scheduledThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
July 29, 2022
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Kyle Becker and Lynetta Johnson are running for Seat 3 to replace Doug Bankson, who is running for State House of Representatives District 39.
Helping out a longtime Apopka residentThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
July 29, 2022
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Cynthia Phillips (c) is all smiles as she sees the makeover done on her home on 13th Street in Apopka. At the right is Todd Lamphere…
15 candidates attend Chamber Political Hob NobThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
July 29, 2022
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Attendees met 15 candidates in this year’s election for various public offices during the annual Political Hob Nob and Straw Poll, organized by the Apopka Area…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Hot weather still keeps anglers off the lakes in middayThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
July 29, 2022
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Hello Folks, It’s been hot and it’s still hot. I guess due to the hot weather not too many folks are gettin’ on the water and…
Blue Darters set to begin practiceThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
July 29, 2022
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Head coach Jeff Rolson and the Apopka Blue Darters are preparing to take the field to begin practice, although contact is not allowed the first five…
Mustangs hoping better summer play leads to more winsThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
July 29, 2022
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If summer 7-on-7 results mean anything, the Wekiva Mustangs football team showed a much-improved ability to prepare for the upcoming season.
City Council OK’s funds for AFD training officerThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
July 29, 2022
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There was talk about six new firefighter positions, a new firetruck, two new ambulances, and reimbursement to new paramedics for their EMS schooling, but the Apopka…
Former Apopka player gives back with youth football campThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
July 29, 2022
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A free, youth football camp sponsored at Apopka High School by AHS alumnus and all-star football player Jalen Carter had all the typical settings of a…
Kyle Becker wants to serve again on the Apopka City CouncilThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Chief
July 22, 2022
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Immediately after losing the mayoral race in March the last thing on Kyle Becker’s mind was running again for political office.



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