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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.
Committee members Christy Faircloth and Marilyn Boyer pose with the 2025 scholarship winners.
Sarah Merly
January 14, 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…
Samara Primary Care Clinic welcomed Dr. Judith Gabriel's family members and friends at the ribbon cutting.
Sarah Merly
January 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…
A bus pulls out of the Apopka SuperStop.
Sarah Merly
January 7, 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…
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.
Sarah Merly
January 7, 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…
Jeff Gray encounters Apopka police officer Robert Campbell in his YouTube video.
Sarah Merly
January 6, 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…
The damaged car gets loaded onto a tow truck platform.
Sarah Merly
January 5, 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…
Maters & Taters Market & Creamery closed following owner Jeff Boyer's death.
Sarah Merly
January 2, 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…
The John H. Bridges Community Center will aid residents in quitting tobacco in January.
Sarah Merly
January 1, 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…
Children paddle in the 2025 regatta.
Sarah Merly
December 31, 2025
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…
LaVon Bracy Davis and RaShon Young celebrate their election with Tiffany Moore Russell on Sept. 2.
Sarah Merly
December 30, 2025
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…
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
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