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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.
A bus pulls out of the Apopka SuperStop.
LYNX service changes to affect Apopkans Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 7, 2026
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Service hours decreased, Fern Park service discontinued
The Apopka High School Blue Darter Marching Band first gained the attention of the London parade organizers after they performed in 2024 in Washington, D.C.
Apopka and Wekiva marching bands perform in London and LouisianaSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 7, 2026
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Mustangs earn awards in Sugar Bowl Parade
Jeff Gray encounters Apopka police officer Robert Campbell in his YouTube video.
YouTuber’s Apopka police encounter spreads on social mediaSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 6, 2026
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APD reviewing incident.
The damaged car gets loaded onto a tow truck platform.
93-year-old man crashes car into Apopka MuseumSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 5, 2026
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Museum closed until further notice
Maters & Taters Market & Creamery closed following owner Jeff Boyer's death.
Apopka Museum to acquire Maters signSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 2, 2026
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Beloved market still up for sale
The John H. Bridges Community Center will aid residents in quitting tobacco in January.
John Bridges Center to host smoking cessation event Jan. 29Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 1, 2026
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Group Quit to discuss Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Children paddle in the 2025 regatta.
Annual Cardboard Canoe Regatta to return Jan. 17Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 31, 2025
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Prizes include Race Winner, Crowd Favorite, Most Spectacular Sinking
LaVon Bracy Davis and RaShon Young celebrate their election with Tiffany Moore Russell on Sept. 2.
Bracy Davis to host record sealing and expungement workshop Jan. 7Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 30, 2025
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Workshop aimed toward those with criminal records
Ms. Florida Petite 2025 Be Edwards wears her crown in the 2025 Apopka Christmas Parade.
Apopka pageant queen concludes her reignSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 23, 2025
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Be Edwards looks back on her year as Ms. Florida Petite 2025
Volunteers from the Apopka Serves Foundation, Orange Lodge No. 36, and Ignite Church pose at Saturday's Breakfast with Santa.
Apopka Serves Foundation delivers gifts for 150 children in needSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 22, 2025
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Presents given Saturday at Propagate’s Breakfast with Santa