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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 first food hall, Hall's on Fifth, opened with a May 14 soft opening at 15 E. Fifth St., in the building of the former Hall's Feed Store.
Crave BBQ to open at Hall’s on Fifth
December 17, 2025
New vendor to replace Butcher's Nook
Mayor Bryan Nelson cuts the ribbon at O2B Kids' ribbon-cutting ceremony in the playground.
O2B Kids to open Apopka location Jan. 5
December 17, 2025
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 Goods
December 15, 2025
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 thousands
December 13, 2025
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 ALDI
December 10, 2025
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 giveaway
December 9, 2025
Center requesting donations, volunteers
Toy drive chairs Yvonne Williams and Van Carter pose with the donated presents.
Apopka seniors donate Christmas gifts to 131 children
December 9, 2025
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 dinner
December 5, 2025
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 designation
December 5, 2025
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 Eatonville
December 4, 2025
Partnership to address auditor general's findings
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church will host its 16th annual addiction recovery conference next month.
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church to host addiction recovery conferenceSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
September 16, 2025
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Oct. 4 event to include guest speakers, breakfast
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
Sarah Merly
September 12, 2025
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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
Sarah Merly
September 10, 2025
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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
Sarah Merly
September 9, 2025
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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
Sarah Merly
September 8, 2025
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Birthday celebration continues this week
Marsha Summersill
Apopka resident announces campaign for Orange County CommissionSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
September 5, 2025
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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
Sarah Merly
September 4, 2025
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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
Sarah Merly
September 3, 2025
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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
Sarah Merly
August 29, 2025
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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
Sarah Merly, Teresa Sargeant
August 28, 2025
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Special election set for Tuesday



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