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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.
The Apopka Run Club poses with a DICK'S Sporting Goods check at its Dec. 9 meetup.
Sarah Merly
December 15, 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…
Children perform on the 3D Motion Dance Center float during Saturday's Apopka Christmas Parade.
Sarah Merly
December 13, 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…
ALDI will replace the current Winn-Dixie at Errol Plaza after Winn-Dixie closes in March.
Sarah Merly
December 10, 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…
Catherine Le, aide for Commissioner Christine Moore, and John Latimer Jr. pose with bags for the giveaway.
Sarah Merly
December 9, 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…
Toy drive chairs Yvonne Williams and Van Carter pose with the donated presents.
Sarah Merly
December 9, 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…
City officials join the award winners for a group photo at Highland Manor.
Sarah Merly
December 5, 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…
Johnny Outing holds up products that will stock the Mustang Market, a food pantry set to open next spring at Wekiva High School.
Sarah Merly
December 5, 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…
Representatives from Eatonville and Apopka, including Mayor Bryan Nelson and Eatonville city administrator Marlin Daniels, meet in a conference room at Apopka City Hall.
Sarah Merly
December 4, 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…
The opening day team poses inside the restaurant.
Sarah Merly
December 3, 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…
The committee for the West Seminole Council poses at Bahia Shrine, the council's chosen meeting venue.
Sarah Merly
December 1, 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…
The Apopka Run Club poses with a DICK'S Sporting Goods check at its Dec. 9 meetup.
Apopka Run Club receives $10K from DICK’S Sporting GoodsSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 15, 2025
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Funds to support local high schoolers in need
Children perform on the 3D Motion Dance Center float during Saturday's Apopka Christmas Parade.
Annual Apopka Christmas Parade draws thousandsSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 13, 2025
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Over 100 individuals, organizations represented
ALDI will replace the current Winn-Dixie at Errol Plaza after Winn-Dixie closes in March.
Errol Plaza Winn-Dixie to close, convert to ALDISarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 10, 2025
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ALDI opening date undetermined
Catherine Le, aide for Commissioner Christine Moore, and John Latimer Jr. pose with bags for the giveaway.
John Bridges Center to donate 400 meals in inaugural holiday ham giveawaySarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 9, 2025
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Center requesting donations, volunteers
Toy drive chairs Yvonne Williams and Van Carter pose with the donated presents.
Apopka seniors donate Christmas gifts to 131 childrenSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 9, 2025
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Head Start children received gifts from Santa Tuesday
City officials join the award winners for a group photo at Highland Manor.
Apopka Chamber presents 11 awards at annual dinnerSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 5, 2025
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Six recipients determined by Best of Apopka voters
Johnny Outing holds up products that will stock the Mustang Market, a food pantry set to open next spring at Wekiva High School.
Wekiva High receives pivotal community school designationSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 5, 2025
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UCF awards approximately $7M to OCPS for holistic neighborhood wellness
Representatives from Eatonville and Apopka, including Mayor Bryan Nelson and Eatonville city administrator Marlin Daniels, meet in a conference room at Apopka City Hall.
Apopka finance department collaborating with EatonvilleSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 4, 2025
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Partnership to address auditor general's findings
The opening day team poses inside the restaurant.
Jersey Mike’s opens on Rock Springs RoadSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 3, 2025
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New location marks sub shop’s third in Apopka
The committee for the West Seminole Council poses at Bahia Shrine, the council's chosen meeting venue.
Seminole County Chamber announces new Apopka councilSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 1, 2025
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West Seminole Council to launch Feb. 2