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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.

Apopka firefighters honor the fallen in three 9/11 events
September 16, 2022
AFD members join local and firefighters from across the state to scale 110 flights of stairs.
Final city budget passes, has $ for 18 new firefighters
September 16, 2022
In two separate votes, the Apopka City Council unanimously finalized the fiscal year 2023 millage rate.
Never forget
September 16, 2022
Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley rings a bell in honor of the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Apopka Police department swears in three new officers
September 16, 2022
Pictured are James “Jim” Frey, Casey Gibson, and Brian Vazquez LeBron taking their oaths.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
When cooler weather finally hits, specks should begin bitin’
September 16, 2022
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is havin’ a great week and hopefully you are gettin’ on the water and catchin’ a few. Kyle at Bitter’s Bait and Tackle…
Blue Darters claim season’s second one-point victory
September 16, 2022
It was another one-point barnburner for the Apopka Blue Darters.
Tommie Butts leaves Wekiva
September 16, 2022
Tommie Butts, shown during the 2022 state tournament, has resigned as the girls basketball coach.
Blue Darters vs Panthers
September 16, 2022
Three Apopka Blue Darters smother Dr. Phillips running back Amari Major. More photos on page 3B.
Open date comes at a good time for Apopka football
September 16, 2022
Despite winning two of the first three games, the Blue Darters have struggled to move the ball.
Wekiva versus Lk. Minneola
September 16, 2022
The first meeting on the football field between the Wekiva Mustangs and Lake Minneola Hawks was a two-act play.
State all-starsThe Apopka Chief
June 24, 2022
Jesi Mora (l) and Aubrey Evans were joined by Apopka head softball coach Mike MacWithey during the Florida Athletic Coaches Association all-star softball games played at…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Fishin’ has been good while Jim was goneThe Apopka Chief
June 24, 2022
Hello Folks, Well, it’s always good to be back home. Shirley and I are back from our vacation in Alaska. Our daughter gave us a cruise…
The weather may be hot but so is the basketball for Blue DartersThe Apopka Chief
June 24, 2022
Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team are working hard in order to improve for a season that is still five months away.
Apopka Intermediate team downs Windermere to win districtThe Apopka Chief
June 24, 2022
When the calendar turns to late June, all-star competition is front and center for Little Leagues across the nation.
Workplace Screening Intelligence is a full-service laboratory for all your testing needsThe Apopka Chief
June 17, 2022
Workplace Screening Intelligence offers drug testing and COVID-19 screening for employers, employees, and the public. Plus, they offer drug testing at over 15,000 collection sites in…
Visit Essential Eyecare & Optical, your family eye doctor is waiting for you!The Apopka Chief
June 17, 2022
Summer brings with it fun outdoor activities like lounging on the beach or by the pool, taking vacations, and a host of outdoor sports. But as…
Veterans wave flags, meet with legislatorsThe Apopka Chief
June 17, 2022
The Florida Association of Veteran Owned Businesses met Tuesday, June 14, at the Apopka Community Center/VFW to wave flags on Flag Day (top picture) and hear,…
A look back at ‘21-’22 sports year for Apopka Blue DartersThe Apopka Chief
June 17, 2022
Members of the Apopka Blue Darters girls basketball team happily accept the district championship trophy. See more sports photos on page 1B.
Apopka man inducted into state veterans hall of fameThe Apopka Chief
June 17, 2022
Apopka resident Fred Robinson has been inducted into the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Governor’s Hall of Fame for his work over the years. Read more…
Two new officers sworn in for Apopka Police DepartmentThe Apopka Chief
June 17, 2022
Two police officers were sworn into service for the Apopka Police Department. Apopka Police Chief Mike McKinley swore in David Hurst II and Asia Grajales.