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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.

  • Teresa Sargeant has been with The Apopka Chief for over 10 years.

Author

  • 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.
Victor Valiente and Karen Valiente have served at Loaves & Fishes for decades.
Area couple retires after 5 decades at Loaves & Fishes
March 25, 2026
Karen and Victor Valiente to retire Thursday
La Sana Groome serves as an adviser at Wekiva High School.
Wekiva yearbook adviser receives diversity award
March 24, 2026
La Sana Groome to be honored this April in Minneapolis
GreenPal connects lawn care professionals to homeowners via competitive bids.
GreenPal lawn care app arrives in Apopka
March 24, 2026
App initially launched in 2015
Joseph Beninati offered to let soccer clubs use the Wyld Oaks property until city fields are ready.
City Commission approves soccer field rental agreements
March 20, 2026
Central Florida Soccer Club receives rental agreement despite cone of silence controversy
Malika Harrison
Commissioners spar over Harrison appointment
March 20, 2026
Howard Washington resigned March 13
Voters wait in line at the Northwest Recreation Complex on the evening of March 10.
Apopka Commission approves early voting dates for mayoral runoff
March 20, 2026
Early voting set for April 6-12
Former speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Paul Renner shared more about his campaign at the Thursday NORWF meeting.
Gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner addresses Apopka luncheon
March 19, 2026
Former House speaker visited NORWF crowd on March 19
City public works director Vladimir Simonovski shares remarks about the Kelly Park Road widening project at the March 18 City Commission meeting.
Apopka issues notice to begin Kelly Park Road widening project
March 19, 2026
Construction will upgrade approximately 1.5 miles of roadway
Mayor Bryan Nelson speaks at the Feb. 3 mayoral debate.
Q&A: Nelson talks end of term, retirement
March 18, 2026
Nelson reflects on his tenure as mayor
Malika Harrison
Apopka Commission set to appoint Malika Harrison to planning commission
March 18, 2026
Howard Washington resigned March 13
Matthew's Hope volunteers prepare food at the Winter Garden outreach center.
Apopka bands together during freezing temperaturesSarah Merly
Sarah Merly, Teresa Sargeant
February 3, 2026
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Matthew's Hope struggles to support homeless in chilly weather
Head tellers Addison Eachus and Chloe Palmer cut the ribbon at the Apopka High branch on Jan. 22.
Credit union cuts ribbon on Apopka High School locationSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 28, 2026
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Additional Financial announced partnership in August
Bill McLeod and Ray McLeod pose with a portrait of their father, Johnie McLeod, at McLeod Law Firm.
McLeod Law Firm celebrates 75 yearsSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 28, 2026
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Brothers reflect upon family business, community service
Melissa Byrd
School board member Melissa Byrd receives Advanced CBM distinctionSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 28, 2026
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Byrd completed 30 continuing education hours in 2025
Apopka High School will send two teams to a Feb. 24 biomedical challenge.
Apopka High to send 2 teams to OCPS Biomedical Challenge Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 21, 2026
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Challenge to take place Feb. 24 at AdventHealth Nicholson Center.
One Family Church, in collaboration with the City of Apopka, will open as a cold weather shelter on Thursday and Sunday nights.
Apopka’s One Family Church to open cold weather shelterSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 14, 2026
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Residents provided two free meals
Committee members Christy Faircloth and Marilyn Boyer pose with the 2025 scholarship winners.
Apopka Woman’s Club opens scholarship applicationSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 14, 2026
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Applications received until March 20
Samara Primary Care Clinic welcomed Dr. Judith Gabriel's family members and friends at the ribbon cutting.
Samara Primary Care Clinic opens in ApopkaSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 12, 2026
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Clinic began as home health-care service in 2018
A bus pulls out of the Apopka SuperStop.
LYNX service changes to affect Apopkans Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 7, 2026
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Service hours decreased, Fern Park service discontinued
The Apopka High School Blue Darter Marching Band first gained the attention of the London parade organizers after they performed in 2024 in Washington, D.C.
Apopka and Wekiva marching bands perform in London and LouisianaSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 7, 2026
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Mustangs earn awards in Sugar Bowl Parade



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