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It's Debate Day! Stream the 2026 Apopka Mayoral Debate. Visit WESH.com to watch the live stream starting at 5:30PMIt's Debate Day! Stream the 2026 Apopka Mayoral Debate. Visit WESH.com to watch the live stream starting at 5:30PM

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  • 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.

Author

  • 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.
Blanch Sherman (left) and Radley Williams (right) were both relieved of their duties late Friday.
Nesta dismisses Apopka city administrator, finance director
September 26, 2026
Leadership changes come ahead of Monday town hall.
James Pericola and Joe Strada
Strada, Pericola poised to battle for Webster’s seat 
August 19, 2026
Republican primary still too close to call.
Jackie Trefcer
OP-ED: Chief family says goodbye to colleague
August 14, 2026
Today marks Jackie’s last day at the newspaper as she embarks on a well-earned retirement. We are thrilled for her, but admittedly sad for us —…
Rock Springs Mobile Home Park is located at 1820 Rock Springs Road.
Teenager shot at Apopka mobile home park
May 14, 2026
Sheriff’s office says investigation ongoing
Business owner James Maltby shares remarks after receiving the 2026 Service to Mankind Award on April 28.
OP-ED: Business owner shows best of Apopka
May 14, 2026
Every Apopka resident can help build a stronger community
Apopka players posed for a group picture with the remaining Little Leaguers after the game.
PHOTOS: Apopka Blue Darters win on Little League Night
April 10, 2026
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…
L-R: Debbie Nelson, Mayor Bryan Nelson and Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore met together at the Nelson home Thursday evening.
Nelson backs Moore in Apopka runoff election
March 13, 2026
Pair to collaborate on campaign, government transition.
J.C. Derrick
OP-ED: What’s next for Apopka?
March 12, 2026
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…
Mayor Bryan Nelson
Nelson drops Apopka residency suit against Moore
March 11, 2026
Mayor undecided on endorsement.
Sam Ruth, Diane Velazquez, and Yesenia Baron won the Apopka City Council race Tuesday night.
Ruth, Baron, Velazquez take Apopka City Council seats
March 10, 2026
Incumbent Alexander Smith narrowly loses reelection bid
Blanch Sherman (left) and Radley Williams (right) were both relieved of their duties late Friday.
Nesta dismisses Apopka city administrator, finance directorJC Derrick
JC Derrick
September 26, 2026
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Leadership changes come ahead of Monday town hall.
James Pericola and Joe Strada
Strada, Pericola poised to battle for Webster’s seat The Apopka Chief
JC Derrick
August 19, 2026
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Republican primary still too close to call.
Jackie Trefcer
OP-ED: Chief family says goodbye to colleagueThe Apopka Chief
JC Derrick
August 14, 2026
0
Today marks Jackie’s last day at the newspaper as she embarks on a well-earned retirement. We are thrilled for her, but admittedly sad for us —…
Rock Springs Mobile Home Park is located at 1820 Rock Springs Road.
Teenager shot at Apopka mobile home parkThe Apopka Chief
JC Derrick
May 14, 2026
0
Sheriff’s office says investigation ongoing
Business owner James Maltby shares remarks after receiving the 2026 Service to Mankind Award on April 28.
OP-ED: Business owner shows best of ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
JC Derrick
May 14, 2026
0
Every Apopka resident can help build a stronger community
Apopka players posed for a group picture with the remaining Little Leaguers after the game.
PHOTOS: Apopka Blue Darters win on Little League NightThe Apopka Chief
JC Derrick
April 10, 2026
0
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…
L-R: Debbie Nelson, Mayor Bryan Nelson and Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore met together at the Nelson home Thursday evening.
Nelson backs Moore in Apopka runoff electionThe Apopka Chief
JC Derrick
March 13, 2026
1
Pair to collaborate on campaign, government transition.
J.C. Derrick
OP-ED: What’s next for Apopka?The Apopka Chief
JC Derrick
March 12, 2026
0
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…
Mayor Bryan Nelson
Nelson drops Apopka residency suit against MooreThe Apopka Chief
JC Derrick
March 11, 2026
0
Mayor undecided on endorsement.
Sam Ruth, Diane Velazquez, and Yesenia Baron won the Apopka City Council race Tuesday night.
Ruth, Baron, Velazquez take Apopka City Council seatsThe Apopka Chief
JC Derrick
March 10, 2026
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Incumbent Alexander Smith narrowly loses reelection bid



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