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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's Misinformation & Public Health Communication team (left) and the Wearable Health Tech & Remote Monitoring team (right) pose at the Orange County Public Schools Biomedical Challenge.
Apopka wins 2 categories in biomedical challenge
March 4, 2026
Students take first in wearable health teach, misinformation categories
Students and chefs prepare for Taste of Wekiva.
Wekiva Culinary hosts inaugural community tasting event
March 4, 2026
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, goals
March 4, 2026
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 class
March 3, 2026
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 Methodist
February 28, 2026
Church celebrating 150th anniversary this June
Malika Harrison (left) and Yesenia Baron (right)
Q&A: Seat 4 Apopka City Council candidates talk background, goals
February 27, 2026
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, goals
February 27, 2026
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 
February 27, 2026
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 race
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 culture
February 26, 2026
School established over 100 years ago
Mayor Bryan Nelson cuts the ribbon at O2B Kids' ribbon-cutting ceremony in the playground.
O2B Kids to open Apopka location Jan. 5Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 17, 2025
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Gainesville-based preschool promotes early childhood development
The Apopka Run Club poses with a DICK'S Sporting Goods check at its Dec. 9 meetup.
Apopka Run Club receives $10K from DICK’S Sporting GoodsSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 15, 2025
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Funds to support local high schoolers in need
Children perform on the 3D Motion Dance Center float during Saturday's Apopka Christmas Parade.
Annual Apopka Christmas Parade draws thousandsSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 13, 2025
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Over 100 individuals, organizations represented
ALDI will replace the current Winn-Dixie at Errol Plaza after Winn-Dixie closes in March.
Errol Plaza Winn-Dixie to close, convert to ALDISarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 10, 2025
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ALDI opening date undetermined
Catherine Le, aide for Commissioner Christine Moore, and John Latimer Jr. pose with bags for the giveaway.
John Bridges Center to donate 400 meals in inaugural holiday ham giveawaySarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 9, 2025
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Center requesting donations, volunteers
Toy drive chairs Yvonne Williams and Van Carter pose with the donated presents.
Apopka seniors donate Christmas gifts to 131 childrenSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 9, 2025
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Head Start children received gifts from Santa Tuesday
City officials join the award winners for a group photo at Highland Manor.
Apopka Chamber presents 11 awards at annual dinnerSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 5, 2025
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Six recipients determined by Best of Apopka voters
Johnny Outing holds up products that will stock the Mustang Market, a food pantry set to open next spring at Wekiva High School.
Wekiva High receives pivotal community school designationSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 5, 2025
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UCF awards approximately $7M to OCPS for holistic neighborhood wellness
Representatives from Eatonville and Apopka, including Mayor Bryan Nelson and Eatonville city administrator Marlin Daniels, meet in a conference room at Apopka City Hall.
Apopka finance department collaborating with EatonvilleSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 4, 2025
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Partnership to address auditor general's findings
The opening day team poses inside the restaurant.
Jersey Mike’s opens on Rock Springs RoadSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
December 3, 2025
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New location marks sub shop’s third in Apopka



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