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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 High School spring break sports round-up
March 22, 2024
With Apopka High School and Wekiva High School on spring break, I felt it was the perfect time to do a spring sports round-up and check…
Dr. Katrina Schroeder
At Katrina M. Schroeder, DMD’s office, your smile is their top priority
March 22, 2024
 Dr. Katrina Schroeder wants to ensure that every patient has a positive experience during every visit. Their office is bright, clean, and relaxing. There is no…
Beautiful day for a car show and fair in the park
March 15, 2024
The 23rd annual Apopka Fair sponsored by the Rotary Club of Apopka and Rotarian Lowell Swanberg’s classic car show was held Saturday, March 9, at Kit Land…
Scott & Associates Accounting Firm, Inc. celebrates 17 years offering tax services and more to individuals and businesses
March 15, 2024
It’s Tax Season. Are you ready? Scott & Associates Accounting Firm, Inc. provides business tax service, personal tax preparation, business and personal IRS and Department of…
23rd Apopka Fair has advantage of good weather for its 96 hours
March 15, 2024
The tradition of capturing Apopka’s cultural essence via the Apopka Fair and for a special 96 hours began Thursday, March 7.
Street sign dedicated to fallen firefighter Austin Duran
March 15, 2024
The city’s first responders and Austin Duran’s family gathered along with community members to dedicate a street sign to the fallen city firefighter/emergency medical technician on the…
Historic trail opens, ties into a lost town and Kelly Park
March 15, 2024
The Historic Ethel Trail was officially launched with a ribbon cutting on Saturday, March 9, coinciding with the East Lake Historical Society’s 10th annual Heritage Festival…
Commissioner Becker, gas district honored at dinner
March 15, 2024
The Central Florida Council of the Boy Scouts of America honored Apopka Vice Mayor/Commissioner Kyle Becker and the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District at the Golden…
WHS Basketball’s post season run cut short by St. Thomas
March 15, 2024
The Wekiva Mustangs held the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders to a field goal percentage of 34.4 percent. Yet, by a score of 62-35, the 2023-24 season…
WHS girls Basketball falls to St. Thomas in FHSAA State Semifinal
March 15, 2024
“It was a great experience for our young team – being able to put Wekiva High School back in good standings within the state of Florida.…
Wekiwa Springs Baptist Church is growing faith, friendships, and familiesThe Apopka Chief
December 8, 2023
For just a moment, forget everything you’ve ever thought of when it comes to church. Instead, picture a community of people who are striving together to…
Dryer Vent Wizard has ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
December 8, 2023
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Dryer Vent Wizard today, Tuesday, December 5, at Birchwood Coffee, 2107 E. Semoran Blvd…
City lights Christmas treeThe Apopka Chief
December 8, 2023
The Apopka Tree Lighting Ceremony took place at Kit Land Nelson Park. The event included holiday music, photos with Santa, kids activities and meeting Santa and…
On Dec. 2, Reilly Cardella is crowned Miss Apopka 2024The Apopka Chief
December 8, 2023
Reilly Cardella took home the crown as Miss Apopka 2024 among the six young women who competed for the title on Saturday, December 2, at the…
Shop With a Cop brings joy to familiesThe Apopka Chief
December 8, 2023
The Apopka Police Department supported local families in need during the holidays with the department’s annual Shop With a Cop.
Apopka Boys Basketball fall to Edgewater EaglesThe Apopka Chief
December 8, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters fell to the still-undefeated Edgewater Eagles in a home matchup on Wednesday, December 6. Read more on page 3B.
Mural unveiling for Apopka’s Zanderettes Women’s SoftballThe Apopka Chief
December 8, 2023
The Powerful Zanderettes Women Softball Team of Apopka, sponsored by the Marvin C. Zanders Funeral Home, came together on the morning of Saturday, December 2, to…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
FWC holds meetings on changes for Orange, Lochloosa LakesThe Apopka Chief
December 8, 2023
Hello Folks, We have started a new season of TrophyCatch, which started October 1. You can go to trophycatch.com for information on submitting your bass for…
Apopka Girls Basketball fall to Wekiva Mustangs now 2-4The Apopka Chief
December 8, 2023
The Apopka Varsity Girls Basketball team fell to the Wekiva Mustangs 47-25 on Tuesday, December 5. Wekiva played well on both sides of the ball, but…
Apopka will play in Hoops With A Heart tournamentThe Apopka Chief
December 8, 2023
The Apopka Boys Varsity Basketball team will travel to Oviedo this weekend for a matchup against the 4-1 Lions during the Hoops With A Heart tournament.…