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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.

Chiropractic care
February 9, 2024
An Apopka native and his wife opened their own chiropractic office Revamp Chiropractic in Eustis. Dr. Cameron Kelly, a graduate of Piedmont Lakes Middle School and…
Man sentenced to nearly four years in prison for possession of stolen firearms
February 9, 2024
U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger has sentenced Jeremy Middleton, 25, of Apopka to three years and 10 months in federal prison for possession of stolen…
Summit provides resources, hope for survivors of abuse
February 9, 2024
Leonia Thornton began the For My Sister Foundation in memory of her sister Shakeria Rucker, a 37-year-old Winter Springs mother of four whose body was found…
Celebrating the 100th day of school
February 9, 2024
Clay Springs Elementary School held its food drive celebrating its 100th day of school by collecting food and toiletry items for Loaves & Fishes.
Girls in second round!
February 9, 2024
Head coach Brittany Hardy talks with her team during a time out about moving the ball quickly and focusing on passing to beat East Ridge’s full…
Boys in second round!
February 9, 2024
Head coach Scott Williams talks with his players during a time out in their win over the Freedom Patriots on Tuesday, February 6. Apopka found themselves…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Scott Martin sets the all-time heaviest winning total, 33 pounds 3oz.
February 9, 2024
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week. The weather has been pretty good and the fishin’ hasn’t been too bad, either. Folks are…
Apopka High School football players signing day!
February 9, 2024
On Wednesday, February 7, some the Blue Darters football team’s well-known names signed the paper work that would propel them into their next steps on their…
Boys on four-game win streak going into District Tournament
February 9, 2024
The boys’ basketball team is currently battling in the 7A District 3 tournament this week but last week had a great showing winning all three of…
APK defeats Freedom 69-42 in first round of District Tournament
February 9, 2024
The first round of the 7A District 3 Tournament ended with Apopka well ahead of their opponents, Freedom High School. The Blue Darters defeated Freedom 69-42…
Business networking event talks local developmentThe Apopka Chief
November 3, 2023
Real estate stakeholders and professionals learned more at an event about how they could better leverage the single-family rental and build-to-rent sectors to better accommodate the…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Xtreme Bass Series Championship on Harris ChainThe Apopka Chief
November 3, 2023
Hello Folks, I hope you are enjoyin’ this great weather we are havin’ and hopefully you are getting’ in some time on the water. I just…
Exciting victory was best performance for Blue DartersThe Apopka Chief
November 3, 2023
Apopka had one of their best games all season against the Trojans. Apopka’s defense started iffy but ended the game looking like the defensive-minded machine the…
Apopka one step closer to playoffs, victory over EvansThe Apopka Chief
November 3, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters brought home the win, after traveling to Orlando for a District matchup with the Evans Trojans. The Blue Darters scored the most…
APK bowling fall to Lyman in state championshipThe Apopka Chief
November 3, 2023
A last game improvement turned in by the Lyman Greyhounds, injury and the return of inconsistency brought the Apopka Blue Darters’ 2023 postseason bowling run to…
Apopka will host Wekiva for Mayor’s Cup, last game of the regular seasonThe Apopka Chief
November 3, 2023
The Mayor’s Cup, or Tater Bowl as some Apopkans call it, is the annual matchup for Apopka’s hometown rivals, the Wekiva Mustangs. The game will be…
November 2023 obituariesThe Apopka Chief
November 2, 2023
November 24, 2023 KENNETH ALAN NELSON, 79, of Zellwood, passed away on November 13, 2023. Mr. Nelson was born on June 14, 1944, in Queens, New…
For 34 years Master Muffler & Brake Center has been providing honest and affordable automotive service and repairThe Apopka Chief
October 31, 2023
If you’re like most of the working class in America today, you know a lot of time is spent in your vehicle. It’s the hectic schedules…
Park Avenue Animal Hospital is dedicated to offering the finest in veterinary careThe Apopka Chief
October 27, 2023
Animal companions give so much to humans, and part of the responsibility to care for them is helping them to stay healthy. The staff at Park…
PITYFitness cuts ribbonThe Apopka Chief
October 27, 2023
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for PITYFitness at the studio’s location, 418 S. Park Ave., Apopka, on Wednesday, October 25. …