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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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  • 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.

Wyld Oaks will sit at the intersection of SR 429 and Kelly Park Road.
Sarah Merly
June 18, 2026
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…
From left to right: legal clerk Lesbia Toruño, Mainstreet Daily News community partnership manager Janalyn Peppel, and Joey Ricketson pose for the camera.
Sarah Merly
June 17, 2026
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…
Reverend Gerard Moss of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church delivers the eulogy for Specialist Mariyah Collington.
Sarah Merly
June 17, 2026
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…
Join the Apopka community and beyond in celebrating fathers and grandfathers.
Sarah Merly
June 15, 2026
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…
Daniel Idowu poses with Lettita Williams and a congratulatory letter from Amazon.
Sarah Merly
June 12, 2026
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…
Build your imagination at Lowe's and Home Depot before school starts.
Sarah Merly
May 29, 2026
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…
Four honorees honored Lorena Potter with the Woman of the Year distinction. From left to right_Trudy Weiss, Geri Unrue, Lorena Potter, Bev Winesburgh and Bobbie Dougherty, with club president Diane Harrison in the background.
Sarah Merly
May 27, 2026
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…
Christopher Alexander Delgado was arrested in February for allegedly running a $328M Ponzi scheme.
Sarah Merly
May 22, 2026
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…
Mayor Nick Nesta speaks at the May 13 budget workshop.
Sarah Merly
May 21, 2026
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…
Dekarius Carswell receives his scholarship certificate.
Sarah Merly
May 20, 2026
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…
Wyld Oaks will sit at the intersection of SR 429 and Kelly Park Road.
Wyld Oaks announces luxury apartment complex partnerSarah Merly
June 18, 2026
Dewfall Hathaway set to begin construction of 325-unit complex this summer
From left to right: legal clerk Lesbia Toruño, Mainstreet Daily News community partnership manager Janalyn Peppel, and Joey Ricketson pose for the camera.
Longtime Chief staffer dies of liver cancerSarah Merly
June 17, 2026
Joseph Ricketson, former publisher’s son, served for 25 years
Reverend Gerard Moss of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church delivers the eulogy for Specialist Mariyah Collington.
Apopka gathers to honor fallen soldierSarah Merly
June 17, 2026
Mariyah Collington was a member of St. Paul AME in Apopka.
Build your imagination at Lowe's and Home Depot before school starts.
Family summer break activities on tap around Apopka Sarah Merly
May 29, 2026
Local opportunities for families to grow closer together abound.
Four honorees honored Lorena Potter with the Woman of the Year distinction. From left to right_Trudy Weiss, Geri Unrue, Lorena Potter, Bev Winesburgh and Bobbie Dougherty, with club president Diane Harrison in the background.
Apopka Woman’s Club announces Woman of the YearSarah Merly
May 27, 2026
Lorena Potter honored for club involvement, community impact
Christopher Alexander Delgado was arrested in February for allegedly running a $328M Ponzi scheme.
U.S. seeks civil forfeiture of Delgado properties and vehiclesSarah Merly
May 22, 2026
Apopka native charged for wire fraud in February
Mayor Nick Nesta speaks at the May 13 budget workshop.
Lawyers subpoena Nesta in Goliath bankruptcy caseSarah Merly
May 21, 2026
Details emerge on homes purchased for Delgado