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.
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OP-ED: Business owner shows best of ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
Every Apopka resident can help build a stronger community
PHOTOS: Apopka Blue Darters win on Little League NightThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters baseball team secured a 6-2 win over Olympia on Little League Night Thursday at J. Barnes Field. Dozens of Little Leaguers turned…
Nelson backs Moore in Apopka runoff electionThe Apopka Chief
Pair to collaborate on campaign, government transition.
OP-ED: What’s next for Apopka?The Apopka Chief
Toward the end of the event, as I stood in the back watching the debate stage, my thoughts turned to the approaching local election. No doubt…
Ruth, Baron, Velazquez take Apopka City Council seatsThe Apopka Chief
Incumbent Alexander Smith narrowly loses reelection bid
OP-ED: Apopka Chief launches Motor MarketplaceThe Apopka Chief
Now, we’ve added a brand-new Motor Marketplace to theapopkachief.com. We’re launching it with a handful of area dealerships that already have hundreds of vehicles listed, and we hope to add…
OP-ED: Area gains monument to Four ChaplainsThe Apopka Chief
Last Saturday about 50 people gathered at American Legion Post 243 in Oviedo to dedicate a monument to the Four Chaplains, World War II heroes previously…
Apopka police conclude murder-suicide investigationThe Apopka Chief
APD says incident involved two adult siblings.