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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.
Nick Nesta speaks at the March 18 City Commission meeting.
Nesta prepares to take office
April 22, 2026
Mayor-elect talks priorities, transition
Attendees of last year's resource fair gather at Trustco Bank's table.
Community open house to arrive at John Bridges Center
April 20, 2026
Event scheduled for May 6
The Mid-Florida Research and Education Center is located at 2725 S. Binion Rd.
UF education center hosts agricultural conference in Apopka
April 17, 2026
Experts talk federal, state policy
Nick Nesta shares a speech after receiving the results at his Hilton Garden Inn watch party.
Nesta dominates Apopka mayoral runoff amid strong turnout
Nesta beats Moore by 24 points
Camp Thunderbird offers guests several activities, including bowling on the basketball court.
Camp Thunderbird provides outdoor fun for special needs community
April 14, 2026
Camper’s mother and camp director share their stories
Melissa Byrd
School board member Melissa Byrd receives Distinguished Leader Award
April 14, 2026
Byrd to be recognized at June conference
Instructor Anjelicia Wilson shares smiles with one of her students.
Quest teaches culinary skills to Apopka special needs community
April 9, 2026
Participants created desserts from around the world
The congregation listens in at Renewal's new location.
Renewal Church partners with Rolling Hills Community Church at new location
April 8, 2026
Churches to merge in December 2027
Rock Springs Elementary is located at 2400 Rock Springs Road.
Rock Springs Elementary to launch STEAM program next school year
April 8, 2026
Applications opened April 1
Jarod Fox will run against incumbent Doug Bankson for the Florida House District 39 seat.
Orlando Health physician joins race for House District 39
April 8, 2026
Jarod Fox to challenge incumbent Doug Bankson
Students and chefs prepare for Taste of Wekiva.
Wekiva Culinary hosts inaugural community tasting eventSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 4, 2026
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Partners include Walt Disney World, Four Flamingos
Seat 2 incumbent Diane Velazquez speaks at the city council candidate debate last month.
Q&A: Seat 2 council candidates talk background, goalsSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 4, 2026
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Candidates include George "Smitty" Smith, Angela Turner and Diane Velazquez
Wekiva High School students line up at the 2025 graduation.
Apopka, Wekiva announce top 10 students of 2026 classSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 3, 2026
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Graduations set for May 22, 27
Creative Hub of Apopka president Melanie Jankun painted the new mural at First Methodist Church Apopka.
Orange blossom mural arrives at First MethodistSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
February 28, 2026
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Church celebrating 150th anniversary this June
Malika Harrison (left) and Yesenia Baron (right)
Q&A: Seat 4 Apopka City Council candidates talk background, goalsSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
February 27, 2026
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This week and next, The Apopka Chief will run questionnaire responses for each City Council candidate who will appear on the March 10 ballot. Malika Harrison and Yesenia Baron campaign for Seat 4, left vacant due to Nick…
Sam Ruth (left) and Alexander Smith (right) file to run.
Q&A: Seat 1 Apopka City Council candidates talk background, goalsSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
February 27, 2026
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This week and next, The Apopka Chief will run questionnaire responses for each City Council candidate who will appear on the March 10 ballot. The Seat 1 race features former commissioner Sam Ruth squaring off against incumbent Alexander Smith.
The Golden Gem sinkhole in the filling process in August 2024
Q&A: Mayoral candidates tackle Golden Gem facility Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
February 27, 2026
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This week’s question is as follows: How would you manage the repair and restoration of the Golden Gem Water Reclamation Facility, and what would you do to mitigate the effects…
Mayor Bryan Nelson and Nick Nesta attend a City Council meeting.
Influence accusations fly in mayoral raceSarah Merly
Sarah Merly, Teresa Sargeant
February 26, 2026
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Nesta, Nelsons deny wrongdoing
Principal Tabitha Brown poses by an exhibit of Phillis Wheatley at Phillis Wheatley Elementary School.
Black History Month: Phillis Wheatley carries legacy of Black cultureSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
February 26, 2026
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School established over 100 years ago
Loretta Forlaw smiles in her newly awarded blanket.
Apopka VFW commander receives 2 prestigious awardsSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
February 25, 2026
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Quilts of Valor, Daughters of the American Revolution honor local veteran



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