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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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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 Year
October 2, 2025
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 novel
September 30, 2025
‘The Unforgettable Night’ draws inspiration from author’s college days
Quest Diagnostics reopened Sept. 26.
Quest Diagnostics Apopka reopens months ahead of schedule
September 26, 2025
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 husbandry
September 26, 2025
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 award
September 23, 2025
Couple garners nominations for Support Person of the Year
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church will host its 16th annual addiction recovery conference next month.
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church to host addiction recovery conference
September 16, 2025
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 fallen
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 September
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 VetFran
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 anniversary
September 8, 2025
Birthday celebration continues this week
Mayor Bryan Nelson speaks at the Border Lake press conference.
Nelson announces pumping system to mitigate Border Lake floodingSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
June 26, 2025
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City has secured $2.5 million from state.
St. Germain family and employees at the 2011 Awards Announcement.
Chief bringing back Best of Apopka contestSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
June 25, 2025
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For the first time since 2020, the Best of Apopka Readers’ Choice Awards will return on Friday, October 3.   Sponsored by The Apopka Chief, the Best…
Rep. Doug Bankson speaks at the signing of HB 999.
Q&A: Bankson reviews recent legislative sessionSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
June 25, 2025
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State Rep. Doug Bankson, R-District 39, finished the 2025 Florida legislative session on June 6.   During the session, Bankson introduced three bills the governor then signed…
LaVon Bracy Davis
Bracy Davis wins Senate District 15 primary electionSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
June 24, 2025
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Florida Senate District 15 primary voters chose state Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis as the Democratic candidate for the upcoming special general election in a landslide victory…
Alan Grayson speaks at the forum.
Apopka forum shows candidates’ vision for Senate District 15Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
June 13, 2025
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Democratic candidates Coretta Anthony-Smith and Alan Grayson explained their vision for Florida Senate District 15’s future during a June 12 forum at Patmos Chapel in Apopka. …
Double O's Coffee signage in front of the Apopka location.
Best 5 coffee shops in ApopkaSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
June 11, 2025
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While drinking coffee can warm the body, supporting small coffee shops also warms the soul. The Apopka Chief used Yelp, Google reviews and staff knowledge to…
Real Estate Expo illustration.
Apopka Chamber planning real estate expoSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
June 4, 2025
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The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce will present its long-term vision for the future of Apopka’s real estate at the 2025 Real Estate Expo.  Chamber CEO…
YMCA instructor teaches a little girl how to swim.
Central Florida YMCA to provide free swimming lessons for homeless childrenSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
June 3, 2025
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The YMCA of Central Florida and the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida (Homeless Coalition) will provide free swimming lessons to 20 homeless children this…
LaVerne Schwitzgoebel at Gator's Dockside for her 100th birthday.
Apopka resident LaVerne Schwitzgoebel celebrates 100th birthdaySarah Merly
Sarah Merly
May 27, 2025
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Apopka resident LaVerne Sylvia Schwitzgoebel celebrated her 100th birthday with friends on Sunday, May 25, at Gator’s Dockside. LaVerne says she feels “both happy and sad”…
Mayor Demings, Commissioner Moore, and others at the groundbreaking ceremony.
Officials break ground on 2 affordable housing communitiesSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
May 23, 2025
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Orange County and Dominium Apartments officials spoke at a groundbreaking ceremony for two affordable housing communities on Thursday, May 22, at 1256 Plymouth Sorrento Road. “The…



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