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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.
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…
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…
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
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