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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.

Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley rings a bell to honor the fallen as Pastor John Fisher and Mayor Bryan Nelson look on.
Sarah Merly
September 12, 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 southern wall of Central Florida Tang Soo Doo will display three new murals by the end of the month.
Sarah Merly
September 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…
Sonny's BBQ leadership and other guests celebrate Tenison Shirai.
Sarah Merly
September 9, 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…
Store manager Rod Gardner welcomes Winn-Dixie Apopka's first guest to the birthday bash.
Sarah Merly
September 8, 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…
Marsha Summersill
Sarah Merly
September 5, 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 Downtown Mural has been removed from the western wall of Domino's Pizza.
Sarah Merly
September 4, 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…
Rodney Brewer speaks at the 2025 Apopka Sports Hall of Fame Gala.
Sarah Merly
September 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…
Ridge Bonnick speaks at the Downtown Mural event.
Sarah Merly
August 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…
Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis, Willie Montague, Tuan Le and RaShon Young
Sarah Merly
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…
Brad Hillmon
Sarah Merly
August 27, 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 Police Chief Michael McKinley rings a bell to honor the fallen as Pastor John Fisher and Mayor Bryan Nelson look on.
Apopka 9/11 ceremony honors the fallenSarah Merly
September 12, 2025
Ceremony commemorated 24 years since the Twin Tower attack
The southern wall of Central Florida Tang Soo Doo will display three new murals by the end of the month.
Apopka Murals to unveil 3 murals in SeptemberSarah Merly
September 10, 2025
Murals will decorate the side of local karate center
Sonny's BBQ leadership and other guests celebrate Tenison Shirai.
Sonny’s BBQ Apopka celebrates 34th anniversary of VetFranSarah Merly
September 9, 2025
Restaurant surprises volunteer with a Random Act of BBQ
Store manager Rod Gardner welcomes Winn-Dixie Apopka's first guest to the birthday bash.
Apopka Winn-Dixie celebrates 100th anniversarySarah Merly
September 8, 2025
Birthday celebration continues this week
Marsha Summersill
Apopka resident announces campaign for Orange County CommissionSarah Merly
September 5, 2025
Marsha Summersill running for Moore seat
The Downtown Mural has been removed from the western wall of Domino's Pizza.
Apopka’s controversial Downtown Mural vanishesSarah Merly
September 4, 2025
City staff to review Main Street Apopka contract
Rodney Brewer speaks at the 2025 Apopka Sports Hall of Fame Gala.
Apopka Sports Hall of Fame inducts 18 athletesSarah Merly
September 3, 2025
Several inductees attribute success to Chip Gierke
Ridge Bonnick speaks at the Downtown Mural event.
Mural artist asks city for ‘urgent’ help getting paidSarah Merly
August 29, 2025
Ridge Bonnick says Main Street Apopka holding payment
Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis, Willie Montague, Tuan Le and RaShon Young
Senate, House seats up for grabsSarah Merly
Special election set for Tuesday
Brad Hillmon
AdventHealth Apopka appoints Brad Hillmon as new CEOSarah Merly
August 27, 2025
Hillmon previously served as COO for AdventHealth Orlando