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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 travel to Lake Mary for tough District 4M-2 contest
October 21, 2022
“They’re a little more pedestrian than they’ve been,” Apopka head coach, Jeff Rolson, said.
Wekiva has another top foe on schedule
October 21, 2022
The litany of who’s who in high school football taken on by the Wekiva Mustangs football team returns to the stage, the Jones Tigers.
Mustangs versus Horizon Hawks
October 21, 2022
The Wekiva Mustangs continued an up-and-down 2022 season playing the Horizon Hawks. See more photos on page 7B.
Darters have another night of strong defense, enough offense
October 21, 2022
“It takes time to get up to speed. To see it run the way they run it, you can’t simulate it in practice, Apopka coach Jeff…
Visit King Buffet Chinese Restaurant when you want a fast and delicious lunch or dinner
October 14, 2022
Fall is officially here, and the school year is in full swing. If you find yourself shuffling between family, a full-time job and extracurricular activities, and…
Seasonal maintenance can keep you safe on the road and avoid unnecessary breakdowns
October 14, 2022
Many cultures around the world hold feasts and celebrate festivals and holidays to mark the Fall season. Are you ready to trade your summer attire in…
Nine women to vie for Miss Apopka crown on Saturday at Apopka High
October 14, 2022
With this year’s theme being “Inspired,” the competition will take place in the Apopka High School auditorium. See contestants on page 12A.
Getting a good footing
October 14, 2022
The Wildlife Drive at the District’s Lake Apopka North Shore property remains closed to vehicles due to continuing wet conditions at the restoration area following Hurricane…
CNN reporter and whistleblower to speak at NORWF
October 14, 2022
Cary Poarch took a satellite uplink technician contractor position at CNN’s Washington, D.C., bureau in June 2017. Read more on page 7A.
Homecoming game was great; Rashad Watson made sure!
October 14, 2022
I thought Apopka’s offense looked the best that it has this season.
Guest Musician to be featured at Graceworx Community Church on Saturday, July 16The Apopka Chief
July 15, 2022
Graceworx Community Church is inviting the public to join them for their worship service at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, where the musical contributions of…
Lake Apopka Natural Gas Dirstrict lends a helping hand to the communityThe Apopka Chief
July 15, 2022
Two and a half years into the pandemic, communities across the country are still feeling the impacts. And with inflation at a four-decade high, many Americans…
New officers and directors installedThe Apopka Chief
July 15, 2022
Rotary Club of Apopka in its 95th year of service to the community had the installation of new officers and directors July 7 at The Tavern…
Award PresentedThe Apopka Chief
July 15, 2022
Rotary eClub of Florida presented Dr. Loretta Forlaw, RN and Col-Ret USA, with a Paul Harris Fellowship as a thank you for her help and assistance…
Nonprofit celebrates ‘We the People’The Apopka Chief
July 15, 2022
As a part of its 50-year anniversary, Hope CommUnity Center (HCC) celebrated its Pathway to Citizenship Program participants as they became naturalized citizens. The center held its…
Newcomer Johnson aims to bring more businesses into cityThe Apopka Chief
July 15, 2022
To Lynetta Johnson, bringing more businesses into the community is an important issue for the near future.
Martin’s PondThe Apopka Chief
July 15, 2022
The fountain spouts at Martin’s Pond, located along U.S. Highway 441 in downtown Apopka. The pond is part of the Apopka City Center.
Subdivision park renamed for former HOA presidentThe Apopka Chief
July 15, 2022
The Sheeler Oaks Homeowners Association renamed its larger park from Big Park to O’Neal Park after Elaine Walleker O’Neal.
Planning Commission approves Winn-Dixie platThe Apopka Chief
July 15, 2022
The Winn-Dixie supermarket along with Oak Dental Partners will anchor the Apopka City Center.
Wekiva Mustangs’ football, strength trains in the weight roomThe Apopka Chief
July 15, 2022
Wekiva football players take the opportunity to train in the weight room during the off-season.  Players have also been training on the field as a team…