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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.
Medley Sports Construction expects to begin constructing the fields within the next few weeks.
Sarah Merly
April 27, 2026
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…
Ben Keller (left) and Luis Rivera (right) speak at the mural's unveiling Friday night.
Sarah Merly
April 27, 2026
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…
Mayor Bryan Nelson cuts the ribbon alongside owners Jose Sanchez and Damaris Fonseca at 28 W. Eighth St.
Sarah Merly
April 24, 2026
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…
Nick Nesta speaks at the March 18 City Commission meeting.
Sarah Merly
April 22, 2026
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…
Attendees of last year's resource fair gather at Trustco Bank's table.
Sarah Merly
April 20, 2026
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…
The Mid-Florida Research and Education Center is located at 2725 S. Binion Rd.
Sarah Merly
April 17, 2026
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…
Nick Nesta shares a speech after receiving the results at his Hilton Garden Inn watch party.
Sarah Merly
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…
Camp Thunderbird offers guests several activities, including bowling on the basketball court.
Sarah Merly
April 14, 2026
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…
Melissa Byrd
Sarah Merly
April 14, 2026
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…
Instructor Anjelicia Wilson shares smiles with one of her students.
Sarah Merly
April 9, 2026
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…
Medley Sports Construction expects to begin constructing the fields within the next few weeks.
Apopka breaks ground on 6 Northwest Recreation fieldsSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 27, 2026
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Fields to be completed by October
Ben Keller (left) and Luis Rivera (right) speak at the mural's unveiling Friday night.
Apopka Murals unveils painting on Domino’s wallSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 27, 2026
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Artwork pays tribute to railroad history, local landmarks
Mayor Bryan Nelson cuts the ribbon alongside owners Jose Sanchez and Damaris Fonseca at 28 W. Eighth St.
City cuts ribbon on two CDBG homesSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 24, 2026
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Residences receive new life on Eighth Street
Nick Nesta speaks at the March 18 City Commission meeting.
Nesta prepares to take officeSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 22, 2026
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Mayor-elect talks priorities, transition
Attendees of last year's resource fair gather at Trustco Bank's table.
Community open house to arrive at John Bridges CenterSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 20, 2026
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Event scheduled for May 6
The Mid-Florida Research and Education Center is located at 2725 S. Binion Rd.
UF education center hosts agricultural conference in ApopkaSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 17, 2026
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Experts talk federal, state policy
Nick Nesta shares a speech after receiving the results at his Hilton Garden Inn watch party.
Nesta dominates Apopka mayoral runoff amid strong turnoutSarah Merly
Sarah Merly, Teresa Sargeant
April 14, 2026
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Nesta beats Moore by 24 points
Camp Thunderbird offers guests several activities, including bowling on the basketball court.
Camp Thunderbird provides outdoor fun for special needs communitySarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 14, 2026
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Camper’s mother and camp director share their stories
Melissa Byrd
School board member Melissa Byrd receives Distinguished Leader AwardSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 14, 2026
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Byrd to be recognized at June conference
Instructor Anjelicia Wilson shares smiles with one of her students.
Quest teaches culinary skills to Apopka special needs communitySarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 9, 2026
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Participants created desserts from around the world