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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.

Representative Doug Bankson
OP-ED: Addressing the chatbot ‘elephant’ in the classroom: State of Florida adopts new education AI rules
October 8, 2026
Florida’s progress with regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in education hit a milestone last month, when the State Board of Education adopted new rules placing strict guardrails…
Jim Keck
Current rainfall will trigger active feeding of bass
October 8, 2026
Hello Folks,  We have a new moon Saturday mornin', so the fishin’ should be really good… if the weather doesn’t get too bad.
A flavorful Mexican spread
Celebrate Columbus Day with Mexican-style taco salad
October 8, 2026
Paths of Sunshine recipe book has a recipe for Mexican-Style Taco Salad, and we have it below for you. This will be a great dish to serve for any celebratory occasion including Columbus Day…
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Police Beat: Apopka police arrest 19, issue 53 citations Sept. 27-Oct. 3
In the period from September 27- October 3, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,587 calls for service, responded to 35 crashes, issued 53 citations, and made 19 arrests.
Jake Vest
OP-ED: Profanity’s overuse takes away meaning
October 8, 2026
Some people are concerned about the future of public education while others worry about whether Social Security will be around as long as they are. Will Iran get The Bomb? Are the polar ice caps melting? How about identity…
Floridian Town Center is expected to begin construction by spring of 2027.
Approval moves Floridian Town Center Forward
October 8, 2026
Road currently divides Floridian Town Center development.
Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez questions a proposed $30,000 settlement of more than $5.6 million in code enforcement fines at 718 S. Park Ave. during the Oct. 7 City Commission meeting. The commission rejected the settlement.
Apopka City Commission denies $30K code enforcement settlement 
October 8, 2026
Accumulated fines total $5,617,500.
Jim Keck
Full moon to help kick off great fishing days
October 2, 2026
Hello Folks, I’ve mentioned it a few times, but we are now officially into fall. I hope you are enjoyin’ this wonderful weather… the crisp mornin’ temperatures and the cooler days. I…
Chicken wings
Are chicken wings for supper or watching the game?
October 2, 2026
Bonnie Werley’s Teriyaki Chicken Wings will be delicious and easy to roast in the oven after preparing them the night before and having them soak in…
Rivaldo Reyes
Body recovered from Wekiva River
October 2, 2026
Sheriff’s office says incident likely an accidental drowning
Bojangles is open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Bojangles arrives in ApopkaSarah Merly
September 23, 2026
Free breakfast-for-a-year giveaway ends Sept. 30
: Cliff Shepard began working for the city under former Mayor Joe Kilsheimer.
City attorney Cliff Shepard retiring Teresa Sargeant
September 18, 2026
Shepard, commissioners share remarks Wednesday night.
From left to right: Anjalee Patel, Bhaskar Patel, Aaryan Patel and Viraag Patel pose outside of the upcoming Burrito Guyz in Apopka.
Burrito Guyz to open first Florida location in ApopkaSarah Merly
September 16, 2026
Canadian burrito chain’s arrival expected in December
Mayor Nick Nesta, OCPS Superintendent Maria Vazquez, Principal Anthony Russell and OCPS Senior Director of Government Relations Marquise McMiller pose with Wekiva High School AFJROTC cadets.
Wekiva AFJROTC honors 25th anniversary of 9/11 at school flagpoleSarah Merly
September 11, 2026
OCPS superintendent Maria Vazquez recognized for her service before coming retirement
Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez places her hand on a panel from one of the Twin Towers.
Velazquez family remembers 9/11, City Hall memorialSarah Merly
September 11, 2026
Ed Velazquez served as volunteer first responder after terrorist attack
City Public Works Director Vladimir Simonovski
Apopka City Commission increases water, sanitation rates Sarah Merly
September 3, 2026
Rate increase resolutions generate Golden Gem, water pressure discussions.
From left to right: Commissioner Yesenia Baron, Mayor Nick Nesta, Commissioner Sam Ruth, Commissioner Nadia Anderson and Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez pose with Apopka's original incorporation papers.
Apopka celebrates its 144th birthdaySarah Merly
September 2, 2026
Mayor’s office gifted incorporation papers