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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.

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Police Beat: Apopka police arrest 22, issue 58 citations Sept. 20-26
In the period from September 20-26, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,680 calls for service, responded to 31 crashes, issued 58 citations, and made 22 arrests.
Don Patrón is located at 34 E. Main St.
Don Patrón to introduce nightlife to downtown Apopka 
October 1, 2026
Soft opening set for Oct. 9
Operation: Shockwave drew a lengthy line of Wekiva High School students around noon on Wednesday.
Operation: Shockwave trailer arrives at Wekiva High
September 30, 2026
Attendance numbers soar
Jake Vest
OP-ED: It’s hard to see why eye doctors can’t tell time
September 29, 2026
If this is not malpractice, it has to be a breach of promise.  Sitting in an eye doctor’s waiting area watching “The Price is Right” for 38 minutes past your appointment time sure…
Jake Vest
OP-ED: Latest gas prices fueling déjà vu
September 25, 2026
All the news just repeats itself, like some forgotten dream that we’ve both seen.  John Prine wrote that lyric in 1971, about the time I drew one of…
Mashed potatoes
The delicious… versatile… wonderful… POTATO!
September 25, 2026
From farm-house.org, we learn that the mighty potato, considered our most versatile vegetable, is allergen and gluten-free, unlike other foods, including soy, nuts, and dairy. Beyond our regular uses as a…
Jim Keck
Buy supplies for fall fishing season during the sales tax holiday
September 25, 2026
Hello Folks, We have a full moon this weekend; Saturday, shortly after noon, to be exact. That bein’ said, the fishin’ should be really good… if the weather doesn’t get bad.…
Daryl Hill (left) poses with his son Dawson Hill (right) on a boat.
Son of fallen Good Samaritan remembers father
September 24, 2026
Daryl Hill shot Aug. 11 after attempt to intervene in fight
Representative Doug Bankson
Know before you vote: Ballot Amendments 1 & 2 
September 24, 2026
The general election is less than six weeks away (just a little more than a month). As you review and research the candidates on your sample…
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Police Beat: Apopka police arrest 27, issue 137 citations Sept. 13-19
In the period from September 13-19, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,645 calls for service, responded to 39 crashes, issued 137 citations, and made 27 arrests.
Join the community in honoring the sacrifices of September 11's first responders.
Central Florida commemorates 9/11 with ceremonies, blood driveSarah Merly
September 2, 2026
2026 marks 25th anniversary of terrorist attack
From left to right: Alex Newman, Alex Dray and Amy Kremer discuss AI and education at Thursday night's symposium.
FLCA symposium updates Apopka on data centers, AI policySarah Merly
August 28, 2026
Panels held Thursday night at Victory Church
Culver's managers Zachary Grissom (left) and Jordan Little (right) pose at Culver's Apopka.
Culver’s Apopka ranked seventh in nationSarah Merly
August 27, 2026
Restaurant competing for No. 1
Diane Velazquez speaks at a July Apopka City Commission meeting.
Apopka City Commission debates public comment time limit Sarah Merly
August 20, 2026
Individual time limit to potentially increase from three to four minutes
Kamilah Perry celebrates her victory at her watch party with her father.
Four circuit, county judge candidates earn election night victorySarah Merly
August 19, 2026
Temika Hampton-Johnson and Charles Hart head to runoff
Angie Gallo
Angie Gallo elected school board chair Sarah Merly
August 18, 2026
Gallo to lead school board with three new members
Dr. Adlai Green poses in the receptionist's office at Apopka Wellness Center.
Apopka Wellness Center to close after 47 yearsSarah Merly
August 14, 2026
Dr. Adlai Green reflects on retirement
From left to right: Cherish Adams, Asima Azam, Joy Goodyear and Kafi Kennedy
Q&A: County judge candidates share responsibilities, memorable casesSarah Merly
August 6, 2026
Contested races on Apopka ballot for groups 5 and 17