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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.

Author

  • 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.

Mayor Nick Nesta speaks at the May 13 budget workshop.
Lawyers subpoena Nesta in Goliath bankruptcy case
May 21, 2026
Details emerge on homes purchased for Delgado
Dekarius Carswell receives his scholarship certificate.
Lake Apopka Natural Gas awards $3K scholarships to 4 local seniors
May 20, 2026
Scholarships fund skilled trades education
Mary Block (left) and former student April Ware (right) pose for a picture.
Apopka teacher retiring after 37 years
May 19, 2026
Community retirement party set for May 28
Honor our nation's fallen heroes with the Central Florida community this Memorial Day.
Many Memorial Day events on tap around Central Florida
May 19, 2026
Events to feature patriotic music, remarks from veterans
Christopher Bates (left) poses with guests at the March 3 Taste of Wekiva event at Wekiva High School.
Wekiva Culinary program director wins 2026 Technology Award
May 18, 2026
Chef Christopher Bates to train students with award prize
Wes Hodge
Florida Democratic Party treasurer joins District 2 race
May 15, 2026
Wes Hodge qualifies one week after petition drive begins
First Landings Aviation is located in Orlando Apopka Airport at 1321 Apopka Airport Road.
First Landings Aviation to partner with Wekiva AFJROTC
May 14, 2026
Aviation school to provide flight instructors for simulator program
From left to right: GFWC Apopka Woman's Club president Diane Harrison, scholarship chair Saudi Ellis, Edith Tavera, Ariana Serami Obregon, Gabrielle Robinson, Kendall Walker and Elizabeth Marshall
Apopka Woman’s Club awards 5 scholarships to area students
May 13, 2026
Scholarships funded by Apopka Art & Foliage Festival proceeds
Jes Farnsworth will perform at Stephie's 7-10 p.m. May 22 before leaving for the tour.
Apopka guitarist to join Metallica legend on tour
May 12, 2026
Last Stephie’s concert before tour set for May 22
Daniel Turnage reads his new book to his son.
Apopka artist releases debut children’s book
May 8, 2026
Book reading set for May 22
La Sana Groome serves as an adviser at Wekiva High School.
Wekiva yearbook adviser receives diversity awardSarah Merly
March 24, 2026
La Sana Groome to be honored this April in Minneapolis
GreenPal connects lawn care professionals to homeowners via competitive bids.
GreenPal lawn care app arrives in ApopkaSarah Merly
March 24, 2026
App initially launched in 2015
Joseph Beninati offered to let soccer clubs use the Wyld Oaks property until city fields are ready.
City Commission approves soccer field rental agreementsSarah Merly
March 20, 2026
Central Florida Soccer Club receives rental agreement despite cone of silence controversy
Malika Harrison
Commissioners spar over Harrison appointmentSarah Merly
March 20, 2026
Howard Washington resigned March 13
Former speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Paul Renner shared more about his campaign at the Thursday NORWF meeting.
Gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner addresses Apopka luncheonSarah Merly
March 19, 2026
Former House speaker visited NORWF crowd on March 19
City public works director Vladimir Simonovski shares remarks about the Kelly Park Road widening project at the March 18 City Commission meeting.
Apopka issues notice to begin Kelly Park Road widening projectSarah Merly
March 19, 2026
Construction will upgrade approximately 1.5 miles of roadway
Mayor Bryan Nelson speaks at the Feb. 3 mayoral debate.
Q&A: Nelson talks end of term, retirementSarah Merly
March 18, 2026
Nelson reflects on his tenure as mayor
From left to right: Wekiwa Springs State Park service specialist Emily Campbell (left) and park manager Rene Acuna (right) pose with Don Philpott.
Wekiwa Springs volunteer completes 35K service hoursSarah Merly
March 17, 2026
Don Philpott recognized with certificate