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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.

Gala will forgo keynote speaker, highlight contributions instead
November 1, 2024
Forgoing a keynote speaker this year, the John Land Apopka Community Trust will host its sixth annual John Land Apopka Community Trust Legacy Gala.
Early Halloween fun at Kit Land Nelson Park
November 1, 2024
Halloween in the Park took place on Saturday, October 26, at Kit Land Nelson Park in downtown Apopka. Hosted by the city of Apopka, the event…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
St. Johns river is still high
November 1, 2024
Hello Folks, I hope y’all had a great weekend, and hopefully you got a chance to do some fishin. The water on the St. Johns River is…
Wekiva is now 3-5 after win over Lake Howell Silverhawks
November 1, 2024
The sting felt from suffering through a long season is not quite as intense this week for the Wekiva Mustangs. Third place in the final District…
State Championship meet starts for Apopka bowling team
November 1, 2024
The Apopka Blue Darter bowlers returned to the double- elimination tournament component of the state championship meet.
Apopka plays hard on the road but falls to Madison County
November 1, 2024
In last week’s away matchup for the Apopka football team, the Blue Darters traveled to Madison County to face off against the Cowboys. After a grueling…
Coach Scott Williams talks about the 2025 APK basketball season
November 1, 2024
It’s that time of year again when the football begins to cool down and the basketball begins to heat up, the same goes for Apopka. As…
For 37 years J&K Automotive is trusted with everything from routine auto maintenance to complex repairs
October 25, 2024
As car owners, it is our responsibility to ensure that our vehicles are in good condition, both for our safety and the safety of others on…
Wonderful weather for Fall Family Festival in park
October 25, 2024
From Thursday, October 17, through Sunday, October 20, the Fall Family Festival was held at Kit Land Nelson Park. There was everything you could want in…
Rising flood waters continue to be problem to homeowners, businesses
October 25, 2024
Temporary solutions such as installing barriers to keep rising floodwater out of homes and pumping it into trucks may have alleviated the flooding, following Hurricane Milton.
Blue Darter Spotlight: Apopka’s QB One – Tyson DavisonThe Apopka Chief
August 2, 2024
I recently got to sit down with the Blue Darter Football team’s starting quarterback Tyson Davison and talk to him about last season, off-season work, and…
Wekiva football replaces nearly 75 percent of last season’s squadThe Apopka Chief
August 2, 2024
The Wekiva Mustangs players aren’t just facing the challenge of adjusting to a new coaching staff. Veteran head coach Doug Gabriel was named the fifth head…
Pop Warner’s Darter DayThe Apopka Chief
August 2, 2024
The Apopka Pop Warner football program started their fall season this week on Thursday, August 1.
Service set for publisherThe Apopka Chief
July 29, 2024
There will be a celebration of life gathering at Victory Church Apopka, 509 S. Park Avenue, on August 3 at 11 a.m.
Rock Springs Realty delivers excellent service, whether you’re buying or sellingThe Apopka Chief
July 26, 2024
When you’re looking to buy or sell a home anywhere in the Apopka area, you need to find a Realtor®. with integrity, years of experience, and…
NORWF hosts bingo fundraiser at pubThe Apopka Chief
July 26, 2024
On Monday, July 15, the Northwest Orange Republican Women, Federated (NORWF) held a bingo fundraiser at Stephie’s Pub and Irish Eatery in Apopka. Read more on…
Former nonprofit CEO to sign book about hunger reliefThe Apopka Chief
July 26, 2024
With one in eight neighbors at risk of experiencing hunger on any given day, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida has seen a growing need…
Community Redevelopment Agency reviews FY2025 budgetThe Apopka Chief
July 26, 2024
The Apopka Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) fiscal year 2025 budget remains the same except for two major changes to two projects, the city wayfinding signs program…
Matriarch celebrates 106th birthdayThe Apopka Chief
July 26, 2024
Virginia Bankson celebrates her 106th birthday on Wendesday, July 24, at Brookdale Wekiwa Springs in Apopka.
Dr. Nicholas Grounds is new Chamber headThe Apopka Chief
July 26, 2024
Dr. Nicholas Grounds has been tapped to be the new executive director of the 111-year-old Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber announced this week.