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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.

Over 200 devices deployed through nonprofit to community
November 15, 2024
This week, over 200 new and repurposed devices got deployed to nonprofit staff, students and others in need through Hope CommUnity Center (HCC) for various uses.
Trust honors late newspaper publisher at gala
November 15, 2024
With 175 people in attendance, the John Land Apopka Community Trust Legacy Gala showed a video highlighting the Trust’s accomplishments in serving the community, as well…
Veterans Day Stars and Stripes Parade at First Baptist Church
November 15, 2024
Apopka Christian Academy’s Veterans Day Stars and Stripes Parade that was held at First Baptist Church of Apopka at 441 S. Highland Ave. The service included…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
We are still dealin’ with some high water issues on the St. Johns River.
November 15, 2024
Hello Folks, I hope  you are havin’ a great week, and, hopefully, you got a chance to do some fishin’. I wanted to let everyone know…
Apopka will face West Orange in round one, not Plant City
November 15, 2024
Last week due to my carelessness and inattention to detail I provided you all with some false information regarding the 2024 FHSAA Class 7A Football State…
The new and improved Blue Darters basketball team shows out in blue and white game
November 15, 2024
Last Friday, November 8, I attended the Apopka High School men’s basketball team’s blue and white scrimmage. I will say this year is going to be…
A talk with Jeff Rolson about the season and a playoff run
November 15, 2024
This week I sat down with Apopka High School’s head football coach Jeff Rolson and talked about the upcoming matchup with West Orange and how he…
Mustang basketball is back
November 15, 2024
The Wekiva men’s basketball team played their first game as a squad on the first day of the Wekiva Tip-off Classic on Tuesday, November 13.
APK bowling surpasses their 2023 campaign, look forward to 2025
November 8, 2024
For the fifth time over the last seven seasons, both Apopka Blue Darter (Men, Women) teams had a presence at the state championship meet.
All Transmission World is a Total Car Care Shop serving cars, trucks, and company fleets
November 8, 2024
Driving out of state to visit family for the Thanksgiving holiday? Or are you planning on jumping in the car for a needed weekend getaway? As…
Natural Gas and 811 Day: Lake Apopka Natural Gas District offers Key Tips for Safe DiggingThe Apopka Chief
August 9, 2024
As we reach peak summertime activities, many of us are often scrambling to complete home projects while we can, from installing new mailboxes to planting trees…
Orange County employees ready to help after a stormThe Apopka Chief
August 9, 2024
In the aftermath of a severe storm, a special team of Orange County employees spring into action for a crucial mission. Their task is to assess…
Early voting to run until August 18The Apopka Chief
August 9, 2024
Early voting for the August 20th  Primary election in Orange County began on August 5 and will last through August 18 daily from 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
City conducts Back to School safety programThe Apopka Chief
August 9, 2024
Last week, the city of Apopka carried out the Bike/Walk Central Florida’s Operation Best Foot Forward: Back to School pedestrian safety program, which brings awareness and…
Apopka Police Department swears in new officerThe Apopka Chief
August 9, 2024
The Apopka Police Department added a new officer to its police force on Monday, August 5, at Apopka City Hall.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
FWC sprays Johns lake, fish should bite when weather calmsThe Apopka Chief
August 9, 2024
Hello Folks, I hope everyone survived the recent storm we had that come through our area. I know there were some trees down and some folks had some…
Shekinah Leonce looks back on her time at the Paris OlympicsThe Apopka Chief
August 9, 2024
Shekinah Leonce is back from the Olympics and is right back to work at Alabama State University as an athletic trainer in training. After being in…
Mustang football takes on nine 2023 playoff teams this seasonThe Apopka Chief
August 9, 2024
Perhaps the most important standard of the Wekiva Mustangs program is taking on a challenging season schedule. See more photos on page 4B.
WHS football attends Florida Citrus football media dayThe Apopka Chief
August 9, 2024
A strong tangible sign that the new football season is approaching, the Florida Citrus Sports High School Football Media Days took the stage front and center…
Blue Darter football coach Jeff Rolson believes in his teamThe Apopka Chief
August 9, 2024
This week I got to sit down and chat with Apopka Blue Darter football head coach Jeff Rolson and talk about the team, off-season work, and…