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  • Sarah Merly is an editorial assistant and reporter for The Apopka Chief. She joined the Chief in May 2025 after graduating from Patrick Henry College's journalism program in Washington, D.C. In her spare time, Sarah loves watching rom-coms, visiting Disney, and throwing parties.
Wekiva High School JROTC instructor Scott Stewart brought Air Force recruiters and a simulator trailer to Wekiva High School in October.
Wekiva High to host Military Recruitment Day on March 23Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 9, 2026
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Represented branches include Navy, Marines, Army
The Apopka City Council
Apopka approves joint proposal for soccer field use at Northwest Recreation Complex Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
March 6, 2026
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City will build more soccer fields at the complex.
Mural Madness is set for next weekend.
Apopka Murals launches inaugural Mural Madness tournamentSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 6, 2026
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Festival to run March 14-15
Former Apopka High School teacher Gadiel Rivera-Nieves was arrested Tuesday.
Former Apopka High teacher arrested for sexual relationship with studentSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 6, 2026
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Gadiel Rivera-Nieves arrested Tuesday
City Council renews sponsorship agreement with AdventHealth Apopka Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
March 6, 2026
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Agreement includes $703,650 in contributions, in-kind services to city.
Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez
Council greenlights revised development plans despite lawsuitsTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
March 6, 2026
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103-unit development was approved in 2020
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Wheatley Elementary put on great showThe Apopka Chief
Melissa Byrd
March 6, 2026
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Last week I was invited to attend Wheatley Elementary’s “Black History Experience 2026.” What a wonderful experience it was! I left the school feeling uplifted and…
John Cloran (right) waves alongside Commissioner Alexander Smith (left) outside the Apopka Community Center.
Possibility of ‘big change’ looms TuesdayTeresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
March 5, 2026
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Candidates make final pitch to voters
Representative Doug Bankson
OP-ED: State budget process enters final countdownThe Apopka Chief
Doug Bankson
March 5, 2026
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This week officially marks the second to last week of the 2026 Legislative Session. Bills that have not moved through all of their assigned committee references are considered…
(CENTER) Blue Darters yell BOOM in celebration of Anthony Raymond's (43) game-ending grand slam against Wekiva
Apopka baseball no-hits WekivaVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
March 5, 2026
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Blue Darters extend winning streak to seven games