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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.
Apopka High School will send two teams to a Feb. 24 biomedical challenge.
Apopka High to send 2 teams to OCPS Biomedical Challenge Sarah Merly
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January 21, 2026
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Challenge to take place Feb. 24 at AdventHealth Nicholson Center.
One Family Church, in collaboration with the City of Apopka, will open as a cold weather shelter on Thursday and Sunday nights.
Apopka’s One Family Church to open cold weather shelterSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 14, 2026
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Residents provided two free meals
Committee members Christy Faircloth and Marilyn Boyer pose with the 2025 scholarship winners.
Apopka Woman’s Club opens scholarship applicationSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 14, 2026
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Applications received until March 20
Samara Primary Care Clinic welcomed Dr. Judith Gabriel's family members and friends at the ribbon cutting.
Samara Primary Care Clinic opens in ApopkaSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 12, 2026
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Clinic began as home health-care service in 2018
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