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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.
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 Louisiana
January 7, 2026
Mustangs earn awards in Sugar Bowl Parade
Jeff Gray encounters Apopka police officer Robert Campbell in his YouTube video.
YouTuber’s Apopka police encounter spreads on social media
January 6, 2026
APD reviewing incident.
The damaged car gets loaded onto a tow truck platform.
93-year-old man crashes car into Apopka Museum
January 5, 2026
Museum closed until further notice
Maters & Taters Market & Creamery closed following owner Jeff Boyer's death.
Apopka Museum to acquire Maters sign
January 2, 2026
Beloved market still up for sale
The John H. Bridges Community Center will aid residents in quitting tobacco in January.
John Bridges Center to host smoking cessation event Jan. 29
January 1, 2026
Group Quit to discuss Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Children paddle in the 2025 regatta.
Annual Cardboard Canoe Regatta to return Jan. 17
December 31, 2025
Prizes include Race Winner, Crowd Favorite, Most Spectacular Sinking
LaVon Bracy Davis and RaShon Young celebrate their election with Tiffany Moore Russell on Sept. 2.
Bracy Davis to host record sealing and expungement workshop Jan. 7
December 30, 2025
Workshop aimed toward those with criminal records
Ms. Florida Petite 2025 Be Edwards wears her crown in the 2025 Apopka Christmas Parade.
Apopka pageant queen concludes her reign
December 23, 2025
Be Edwards looks back on her year as Ms. Florida Petite 2025
Volunteers from the Apopka Serves Foundation, Orange Lodge No. 36, and Ignite Church pose at Saturday's Breakfast with Santa.
Apopka Serves Foundation delivers gifts for 150 children in need
December 22, 2025
Presents given Saturday at Propagate’s Breakfast with Santa
Apopka High School engineering students pose with Mayor Bryan Nelson while constructing the New Year's Eve ball in 2023.
Fifth Street to host 3rd annual New Year’s Eve ball drop
December 22, 2025
Ball built by Apopka High engineering students
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
Mark Wood asked students to vote on which Trans-Siberian Orchestra song he should play at the concert.
Wekiva High School hosts Rhythm Rising TourSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
October 13, 2025
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra string master Mark Wood joined over 200 students onstage
Three Odd Guys Brewing will close on Oct. 31 after serving Apopka for five years.
Three Odd Guys Brewing to close Oct. 31Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
October 7, 2025
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Brewery announced closure Oct. 5 on Facebook
Jorge Portilla claims the orchid species Masdevallia priscillana may be named after his mother.
Ecuagenera to host inaugural Tropical Plant Fest this weekendSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
October 7, 2025
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Festival to feature vendors, food court and more
Mayor Bryan Nelson, Dr. Michael Wangia and Morgan Wangia cut the ribbon.
Florida Institute of Dermatology hosts ribbon cutting for Apopka locationSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
October 3, 2025
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Skin care center offers surgical, cosmetic dermatological services
Principal Jessica Smith and assistant principal Jessica Starrett gave Tracey Scurrah red roses after she won Teacher of the Year at Clay Springs Elementary School.
Apopka resident wins Clay Springs Teacher of the YearSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
October 2, 2025
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Scurrah started at OCPS in 2015
Samuel Shapiro said anyone who wants to reminisce about their college life would love his book, regardless of the alma mater.
Apopka resident releases debut novelSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
September 30, 2025
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‘The Unforgettable Night’ draws inspiration from author’s college days
Quest Diagnostics reopened Sept. 26.
Quest Diagnostics Apopka reopens months ahead of scheduleSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
September 26, 2025
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Reopening originally projected for Nov. 3
Dawn Pelletier gives kids stickers for their scavenger hunt sheet at the Sept. 20 fall masterclass.
Mount Dora farm teaches children animal husbandrySarah Merly
Sarah Merly
September 26, 2025
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Violette Hill Hay Farm to offer fall festival Saturday
Rodney and Phyllis Crittenden were nominated for OCPS Support Person of the Year.
Apopka residents nominated for OCPS awardSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
September 23, 2025
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Couple garners nominations for Support Person of the Year



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