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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.
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…
Dozens of students arrived around lunchtime Monday morning to try the simulator in the parking lot next to the Wekiva High School football stadium.
Sarah Merly
October 28, 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…
Waters CarWash will honor veterans with free car washes from Nov. 9 to 11.
Sarah Merly
October 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…
A young boy poses with pumpkins on the opening day of Great Scott Farms’ Fall Festival, which runs every Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 16.
Sarah Merly
October 23, 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…
Celebrate Porktoberfest at Sonny's with BBQ pork egg rolls, the loaded BBQ potato and more.
Sarah Merly
October 22, 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…
Fifty-six people have registered for the giveaway as of Tuesday afternoon.
Sarah Merly
October 22, 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.
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
Dozens of students arrived around lunchtime Monday morning to try the simulator in the parking lot next to the Wekiva High School football stadium.
Air Force brings simulator to Wekiva High SchoolSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
October 28, 2025
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Four-part simulator welcomed high schoolers Oct. 27
Waters CarWash will honor veterans with free car washes from Nov. 9 to 11.
Waters CarWash Apopka to offer free car washes for veterans, active-duty militarySarah Merly
Sarah Merly
October 24, 2025
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Free car washes offered Nov. 9-11 for Veterans Day
A young boy poses with pumpkins on the opening day of Great Scott Farms’ Fall Festival, which runs every Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 16.
Host of Halloween events on tap in Apopka areaSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
October 23, 2025
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These events bring spook to the season
Celebrate Porktoberfest at Sonny's with BBQ pork egg rolls, the loaded BBQ potato and more.
Apopka residents vote for top 4 barbecue spots in citySarah Merly
Sarah Merly
October 22, 2025
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Sonny's BBQ takes first place
Fifty-six people have registered for the giveaway as of Tuesday afternoon.
John H. Bridges Community Center to host Thanksgiving turkey giveawaySarah Merly
Sarah Merly
October 22, 2025
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Registration to close Nov. 3