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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.
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…
Twenty-three Catholic prayer candles lay at the crash site, along with pictures, flowers and shards of the Chevy Silverado.
Sarah Merly
November 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…
The Veterans Memorial is located at the Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery.
Sarah Merly
November 7, 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…
Watering restrictions begin Nov. 2.
Sarah Merly
October 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…
Derrel Dossett Jr. and Zellwood Station resident Larry Hoistion pose with the Marines who picked up last year's donations.
Sarah Merly
October 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…
Michelle Martin started talking with her husband about opening a music studio outside of their home in January.
Sarah Merly
October 29, 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.
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
Twenty-three Catholic prayer candles lay at the crash site, along with pictures, flowers and shards of the Chevy Silverado.
3 Apopka teens killed Sunday in single-vehicle crashSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
November 10, 2025
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Driver and two remaining passengers sustain serious injuries
The Veterans Memorial is located at the Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery.
Area events offer opportunities to celebrate veterans Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
November 7, 2025
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Honor nation’s heroes with community this November.
Watering restrictions begin Nov. 2.
Once-a-week watering returns to Orange CountySarah Merly
Sarah Merly
October 31, 2025
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Watering restrictions in effect upon time change
Derrel Dossett Jr. and Zellwood Station resident Larry Hoistion pose with the Marines who picked up last year's donations.
Zellwood Station hosts 7th annual Christmas toy driveSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
October 30, 2025
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Deadline to donate is Dec. 15
Michelle Martin started talking with her husband about opening a music studio outside of their home in January.
Grace Notes Apopka opens in Victoria PlazaSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
October 29, 2025
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Music studio offers lessons for all ages