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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.

Woman’s Club receives proclamation
April 12, 2024
At the April 3 Apopka City Council meeting, Mayor Bryan Nelson gives the Apopka Woman’s Club a proclamation about the 62nd annual Apopka Art and Foliage…
Total solar eclipse
April 12, 2024
This is the Monday, April 8, total solar eclipse. This photo composite is the result of a pair of images captured with one using a welder’s…
Becker resigns from City Council Seat 3
April 12, 2024
Kyle Becker has resigned as city commissioner of Seat 3 and vice mayor, citing the sale of his Apopka home and moving out of the city…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Bassmaster Elites Tournament started on April 11th, ends the 14th
April 12, 2024
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is enjoyin’ this great weather we are havin’. It’s nice and cool in the mornin’ and at sunset. This should be…
APK Softball fall to Windermere 2-1
April 12, 2024
The Apopka softball team sports an uncharacteristic 5-12 record at this point in the season and sits in fifth place in 7A District 3.
Sosa the Super Hero!
April 12, 2024
Apopka’s Sarah Sosa was instrumental in keeping the game against Windermere in reach. Sosa pitched for nearly seven whole innings and had an ERA of 1.17.…
Vergos heads to World Series after Doubles Championship
April 12, 2024
Pete Vergos once again had a phenomenal outing in his latest appearance on the PBA tour. Pete and his doubles partner, Ethan Fiore, placed eighth just…
AHS Baseball comeback from four run deficit to win!
April 12, 2024
The Apopka Baseball team is still in great form with just five games left in the regular season after this week. The team sits at 10-8…
J&K Automotive is a company you can trust for honest and convenient auto repair services
April 5, 2024
Honest Auto Repairs with a smile. If you’ve faced “hidden” charges or been talked into unnecessary service work, then J&K Automotive, Inc. is for you. They…
Maltby’s Tree Service and Landscaping is equipped to handle all your tree service needs
April 5, 2024
Landscaping with trees is an investment in the future. Trees aren’t just an investment in your property, but an investment in the environment as well. Trees…
Three firefighters recognized for helping deliver babyThe Apopka Chief
January 5, 2024
On December 19, 2023, AdventHealth recognized three Apopka firefighters with certificates of excellence for their level of care and service provided during a recent call for…
Scam leaves woman without drivewayThe Apopka Chief
January 5, 2024
A scam left an Apopka woman without a driveway, and now she has finished raising money for a new driveway.
City to plant live oakThe Apopka Chief
January 5, 2024
Apopka Foliage Garden Club members, the Apopka Department of Parks and Recreation, Mayor Bryan Nelson and city officials will plant a live oak—a tree native to…
Sliding right into baseball seasonThe Apopka Chief
January 5, 2024
Baseball season starts in the beginning of February. Be ready for Apopka High School spring athletics. For more sports photos from 2023, see page 3B.
WHS player finalist for Central 
Florida girls basketball player of the weekThe Apopka Chief
January 5, 2024
Wekiva High School’s very own Senaia Asanya was selected by SBLive Florida as one of the nine candidates who will be rewarded with their Central Florida…
AHS winter athletics start back up, soccer regular season endingThe Apopka Chief
January 5, 2024
Apopka Blue Darters winter sports get right back into action this upcoming week. With all sports coming back full-time after the break there’ll be a slew…
Michigan vs. Washington in College Football ChampionshipThe Apopka Chief
January 5, 2024
Well, I think it’s safe to say I didn’t see this coming; I don’t think many people saw this coming. I saw Texas and Alabama in…
Holiday lights brighten up parkThe Apopka Chief
December 29, 2023
Trees and the grounds of Kit Land Nelson Park located in downtown Apopka, have been aglow with holiday lights the entire month. The city had its…
For over 34 years Master Muffler & Brake Center has been providing honest and affordable automotive service and repairThe Apopka Chief
December 29, 2023
The New Year is upon us, and it’s time to start thinking about New Year’s Resolutions. You’ve probably vowed to get healthier, walk more, eat locally,…
The 2023 College Football Playoffs are here!The Apopka Chief
December 29, 2023
New Year’s Day marks a day every college football fan has been waiting for since August, some even since February.