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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.
Sarah Merly
October 21, 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…
Mayor Bryan Nelson, Dr. Uriel Pont and other guests cut the ribbon for the new VIPCare location.
Sarah Merly
October 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…
Laurie Williamson and Garfield Williamson took over what was formerly Park Avenue Pizza on July 1.
Sarah Merly
October 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…
Piedmont Lakes Middle School will host the Oct. 23 capsule opening ceremony in the gymnasium.
Sarah Merly
October 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…
Culver's Apopka is ranked among the top 20 Culver's locations in the United States.
Sarah Merly
October 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…
Mark Wood asked students to vote on which Trans-Siberian Orchestra song he should play at the concert.
Sarah Merly
October 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…
Three Odd Guys Brewing will close on Oct. 31 after serving Apopka for five years.
Sarah Merly
October 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…
Jorge Portilla claims the orchid species Masdevallia priscillana may be named after his mother.
Sarah Merly
October 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…
Mayor Bryan Nelson, Dr. Michael Wangia and Morgan Wangia cut the ribbon.
Sarah Merly
October 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…
Principal Jessica Smith and assistant principal Jessica Starrett gave Tracey Scurrah red roses after she won Teacher of the Year at Clay Springs Elementary School.
Sarah Merly
October 2, 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…
Apopka Murals hosts signing event for 3 paintingsSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
October 21, 2025
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Murals honor indoor foliage, peacocks, Lake Apopka
Mayor Bryan Nelson, Dr. Uriel Pont and other guests cut the ribbon for the new VIPCare location.
VIPcare opens in ApopkaSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
October 20, 2025
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Clinic offers primary care for seniors
Laurie Williamson and Garfield Williamson took over what was formerly Park Avenue Pizza on July 1.
Paradise Jamaican Restaurant and Pizza opens in ApopkaSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
October 17, 2025
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Family-owned restaurant offers jerk chicken and more next to Maters and Taters
Piedmont Lakes Middle School will host the Oct. 23 capsule opening ceremony in the gymnasium.
Piedmont Lakes Middle to open time capsule Oct. 23Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
October 15, 2025
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Capsule developed by class of 2000
Culver's Apopka is ranked among the top 20 Culver's locations in the United States.
Best burgers in ApopkaSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
October 15, 2025
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Culver's wins first for burgers in Best of Apopka contest
Mark Wood asked students to vote on which Trans-Siberian Orchestra song he should play at the concert.
Wekiva High School hosts Rhythm Rising TourSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
October 13, 2025
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra string master Mark Wood joined over 200 students onstage
Three Odd Guys Brewing will close on Oct. 31 after serving Apopka for five years.
Three Odd Guys Brewing to close Oct. 31Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
October 7, 2025
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Brewery announced closure Oct. 5 on Facebook
Jorge Portilla claims the orchid species Masdevallia priscillana may be named after his mother.
Ecuagenera to host inaugural Tropical Plant Fest this weekendSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
October 7, 2025
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Festival to feature vendors, food court and more
Mayor Bryan Nelson, Dr. Michael Wangia and Morgan Wangia cut the ribbon.
Florida Institute of Dermatology hosts ribbon cutting for Apopka locationSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
October 3, 2025
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Skin care center offers surgical, cosmetic dermatological services
Principal Jessica Smith and assistant principal Jessica Starrett gave Tracey Scurrah red roses after she won Teacher of the Year at Clay Springs Elementary School.
Apopka resident wins Clay Springs Teacher of the YearSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
October 2, 2025
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Scurrah started at OCPS in 2015