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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.

History of success for AHS girls wrestling, on a roll this season
January 19, 2024
The Apopka Blue Darters have demonstrated a prime to take the next step past perennially placing inside top-10 decisiveness. A number of elements can be used…
AHS boys’ basketball go 1-2 at OCPS Metro Conference Tournament
January 19, 2024
The Apopka Blue Darters boys’ basketball went 1-2 in their games after press time last week, losing to Edgewater, Ocoee, and defeating Wekiva. Now 8-9, the…
J&K Automotive is a company you can trust to help keep you and your family safe while on the road
January 12, 2024
You spend a lot of time in your car, whether it be running errands or commuting to work. It’s important to take care of your car,…
15th annual MLK Parade sees more church entrants
January 12, 2024
With this year’s theme being “Remembering the Dreamer!” the 15th annual Apopka Martin Luther King Jr. Parade will feature more entrants from churches and bring back…
Tucker drops out of Seat 3 race
January 12, 2024
Ryan Tucker announced this week that he is withdrawing from the Apopka City Council Seat 3 race.
City will break ground for permanent Fire Station 6
January 12, 2024
The city of Apopka will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for Fire Station 6 on Friday, January 12, at 3 p.m. on the northeast corner of Ocoee-Apopka…
Apopka basketball falls to Edgewater
January 12, 2024
Apopka’s Jermichael Johnson plays through the contact and attempts a layup over an Edgewater defender. See more photos on page 3B.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Five bass weighed in at 17 pounds on Johns Lake
January 12, 2024
Hello Folks, We are into week two of the new year, and the fishin’ is not too bad. Folks are gettin’ out there and catchin’ some…
Fomer AHS State Champion Bowler finishes second at PBA’s 2023 Regional 
Players Invitational
January 12, 2024
Apopka bowling has been synonymous with success for nearly the last decade, he was part of that success. Former Blue Darter and now-professional bowler, Pete Vergos,…
WHS girls’ basketball have a good chance at a playoff run
January 12, 2024
As the 2023-24 season has progressed to the last third, the Wekiva Mustangs are once again a presence among the FHSAA playoff picture.
Kosicki final-play FG gives Darters victoryThe Apopka Chief
October 13, 2023
Hayden Kosicki became the hero for the Apopka Blue Darters on Friday, October 6, on the final play of the team’s game against the Olympia Titans.…
Mustangs to host Horizon HawksThe Apopka Chief
October 13, 2023
The Horizon Hawks begin the chase for a district championship against the Wekiva Mustangs today, Friday, October 13.
Apopka will host Patriots in homecoming contestThe Apopka Chief
October 13, 2023
In a rivalry that dates back to 1975, the Apopka Blue Darters and Lake Brantley Patriots have a history that has, for the most part, seen…
Rock Springs Realty delivers excellent service, whether you’re buying or sellingThe Apopka Chief
October 12, 2023
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…
October 2023 obituariesThe Apopka Chief
October 6, 2023
October 27, 2023 WILBERTO ESPONDA, 84, of Apopka, passed away on October 20, 2023. Mr. Esponda was born on January 02, 1939 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.…
SpeechBuilders Speech cuts ribbonThe Apopka Chief
October 6, 2023
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for SpeechBuilders Speech and Occupational Therapy at the building’s location. Adrienne Fuller is the clinical director…
J&K Automotive is a company you can trust to help keep you and your family safe while on the roadThe Apopka Chief
October 6, 2023
You spend a lot of time in your car, whether it be running errands or commuting to work. It’s important to take care of your car,…
Blue Darters still struggling on offenseThe Apopka Chief
October 6, 2023
With quarterback Tyson Davison back on the field for the first time since Apopka hosted West Orange, the Blue Darters had a fighting energy going into…
Mustangs fall to EaglesThe Apopka Chief
October 6, 2023
A third consecutive loss to the Edgewater Eagles in as many seasons by the same score was the result of mistakes committed by the Wekiva Mustangs.
LANGD Wants You to Know the Most Important Part of Public Natural Gas Week is You!The Apopka Chief
October 6, 2023
At Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD), we understand that you, the customer, are the reason why we do what we do. Our team is committed…