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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.
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…
Mike Gilland, host of The Mike Gilland Show, stands with Matthew's Hope president Shelley Bradford at the recording studio for the show.
Sarah Merly
November 26, 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…
Stephie's Pub & Irish Eatery will offer a turkey dinner 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thanksgiving Day.
Sarah Merly
November 26, 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…
Members of Orange Lodge No. 36 and IGAD, Inc. stand with teachers from Rock Springs Elementary after delivering sensory-support devices to five students identified as needing additional help. The donation is part of IGAD’s mission to support autistic children and families across central Florida.
Sarah Merly
November 24, 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…
Maters & Taters Market & Creamery closed following owner Jeff Boyer's death.
Sarah Merly
November 20, 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…
Family First Health offers primary care at 333 W. Main Street.
Sarah Merly
November 17, 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.
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
Mike Gilland, host of The Mike Gilland Show, stands with Matthew's Hope president Shelley Bradford at the recording studio for the show.
Apopka Chief launches inaugural Light the Way Holiday DriveSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
November 26, 2025
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Donations to benefit Loaves & Fishes and Matthew’s Hope
Stephie's Pub & Irish Eatery will offer a turkey dinner 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thanksgiving Day.
Apopka restaurants offer Thanksgiving specialsSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
November 26, 2025
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Local businesses offer options for those wanting to relax Thanksgiving Day
Members of Orange Lodge No. 36 and IGAD, Inc. stand with teachers from Rock Springs Elementary after delivering sensory-support devices to five students identified as needing additional help. The donation is part of IGAD’s mission to support autistic children and families across central Florida.
5 Rock Springs Elementary students receive sensory support packagesSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
November 24, 2025
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Orange Lodge No. 36, I Gave a Duck donate packages
Maters & Taters Market & Creamery closed following owner Jeff Boyer's death.
Maters & Taters closes after 41 yearsSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
November 20, 2025
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Family-owned farmers market ended Nov. 15
Family First Health offers primary care at 333 W. Main Street.
Family First Health hosts grand opening in ApopkaSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
November 17, 2025
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New business offers primary care to community