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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., where she served as the layout editor for her school newspaper. In her spare time, Sarah loves serving her local church, visiting Disney, and throwing parties.

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Jake Vest
OP-ED: Latest gas prices fueling déjà vu
September 25, 2026
All the news just repeats itself, like some forgotten dream that we’ve both seen.  John Prine wrote that lyric in 1971, about the time I drew one of…
Mashed potatoes
The delicious… versatile… wonderful… POTATO!
September 25, 2026
From farm-house.org, we learn that the mighty potato, considered our most versatile vegetable, is allergen and gluten-free, unlike other foods, including soy, nuts, and dairy. Beyond our regular uses as a…
Jim Keck
Buy supplies for fall fishing season during the sales tax holiday
September 25, 2026
Hello Folks, We have a full moon this weekend; Saturday, shortly after noon, to be exact. That bein’ said, the fishin’ should be really good… if the weather doesn’t get bad.…
Daryl Hill (left) poses with his son Dawson Hill (right) on a boat.
Son of fallen Good Samaritan remembers father
September 24, 2026
Daryl Hill shot Aug. 11 after attempt to intervene in fight
Representative Doug Bankson
Know before you vote: Ballot Amendments 1 & 2 
September 24, 2026
The general election is less than six weeks away (just a little more than a month). As you review and research the candidates on your sample…
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Police Beat: Apopka police arrest 27, issue 137 citations Sept. 13-19
In the period from September 13-19, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,645 calls for service, responded to 39 crashes, issued 137 citations, and made 27 arrests.
Apopka Dance Center representatives march along the parade route in last year's Christmas parade.
Foliage Sertoma accepting applications for patriotic Christmas parade
Annual parade to honor America’s 250th birthday
David Pineda holds out a ham sample during opening day.
New Publix opens in Apopka
September 24, 2026
Guests welcomed with samples of pretzel ice cream, pineapple
Kamia Brown (left) watches Commissioner Mike Crabb (right) speak at Tuesday's forum.
Orange County Commission candidates talk vision, priorities for District 2
September 23, 2026
Brown, Crabb spoke at Tuesday night’s Apopka Involved Voters forum.
Bojangles is open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Bojangles arrives in Apopka
September 23, 2026
Free breakfast-for-a-year giveaway ends Sept. 30
Daryl Hill (left) poses with his son Dawson Hill (right) on a boat.
Son of fallen Good Samaritan remembers fatherSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
September 24, 2026
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Daryl Hill shot Aug. 11 after attempt to intervene in fight
David Pineda holds out a ham sample during opening day.
New Publix opens in ApopkaSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
September 24, 2026
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Guests welcomed with samples of pretzel ice cream, pineapple
Kamia Brown (left) watches Commissioner Mike Crabb (right) speak at Tuesday's forum.
Orange County Commission candidates talk vision, priorities for District 2JC Derrick
Sarah Merly
September 23, 2026
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Brown, Crabb spoke at Tuesday night’s Apopka Involved Voters forum.
Bojangles is open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Bojangles arrives in ApopkaSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
September 23, 2026
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Free breakfast-for-a-year giveaway ends Sept. 30
Lou Boria receives his Ambassador for Peace medal.
Apopka WWII and Korean War veteran receives “Ambassador for Peace” medalSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
September 18, 2026
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Lou Boria toured Korea in July
: Cliff Shepard began working for the city under former Mayor Joe Kilsheimer.
City attorney Cliff Shepard retiring Teresa Sargeant
Sarah Merly
September 18, 2026
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Shepard, commissioners share remarks Wednesday night.
Photo: Bike_Walk Central Florida Executive Director Emily Bush presents the nonprofit's findings on Wednesday night.
Bike/Walk Central Florida highlights 2026 pedestrian safety initiatives’ findings at commission meeting Teresa Sargeant
Sarah Merly
September 18, 2026
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Commissioners suggest improving Welch, Rock Springs intersection.
From left to right: Anjalee Patel, Bhaskar Patel, Aaryan Patel and Viraag Patel pose outside of the upcoming Burrito Guyz in Apopka.
Burrito Guyz to open first Florida location in ApopkaSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
September 16, 2026
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Canadian burrito chain’s arrival expected in December
Dancers perform at a previous Hispanic Heritage Celebration in Apopka.
Apopka to host 5th Annual Hispanic Heritage CelebrationSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
September 15, 2026
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Event scheduled for Sept. 26
Mayor Nick Nesta, OCPS Superintendent Maria Vazquez, Principal Anthony Russell and OCPS Senior Director of Government Relations Marquise McMiller pose with Wekiva High School AFJROTC cadets.
Wekiva AFJROTC honors 25th anniversary of 9/11 at school flagpoleSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
September 11, 2026
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OCPS superintendent Maria Vazquez recognized for her service before coming retirement



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