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It's Debate Day! Stream the 2026 Apopka Mayoral Debate. Visit WESH.com to watch the live stream starting at 5:30PMIt's Debate Day! Stream the 2026 Apopka Mayoral Debate. Visit WESH.com to watch the live stream starting at 5:30PM

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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 Dance Center representatives march along the parade route in last year's Christmas parade.
Foliage Sertoma accepting applications for patriotic Christmas parade
Annual parade to honor America’s 250th birthday
David Pineda holds out a ham sample during opening day.
New Publix opens in Apopka
September 24, 2026
Guests welcomed with samples of pretzel ice cream, pineapple
Kamia Brown (left) watches Commissioner Mike Crabb (right) speak at Tuesday's forum.
Orange County Commission candidates talk vision, priorities for District 2
September 23, 2026
Brown, Crabb spoke at Tuesday night’s Apopka Involved Voters forum.
Bojangles is open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Bojangles arrives in Apopka
September 23, 2026
Free breakfast-for-a-year giveaway ends Sept. 30
Mayor Nick Nesta
OP-ED: Apopka to launch City Hall 101 series
September 22, 2026
When I took office, one of my commitments was to improve communication between City Hall and our residents. That means more than press releases, social media posts, or…
AdventHealth's grant will enhance Quest's transportation services.
Local nonprofit announced as AdventHealth grant partner
Quest offers special needs training center, camp in Apopka
Lou Boria receives his Ambassador for Peace medal.
Apopka WWII and Korean War veteran receives “Ambassador for Peace” medal
September 18, 2026
Lou Boria toured Korea in July
Apopka's volleyball team holds up W's after their fourth win in a row.
Apopka volleyball soars to four-game winning streak
September 18, 2026
Blue Darters improve to 7-4
Mike Gilland
OP-ED: Reflecting on the best job I ever had
September 18, 2026
I have had several “job descriptions” over my lifetime, starting at age 10 when, while reading a comic book, I saw an ad inviting me to…
: Cliff Shepard began working for the city under former Mayor Joe Kilsheimer.
City attorney Cliff Shepard retiring 
September 18, 2026
Shepard, commissioners share remarks Wednesday night.
Mayor Nick Nesta speaks at the ribbon-cutting for the Orlando Health Behavioral Health Hospital in May.
Nesta reflects on first 100 daysSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
August 6, 2026
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Transition team to phase out soon
Riley takes her new tricycle out for a spin.
Apopka child with spina bifida receives adaptive tricycleSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
August 3, 2026
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Athletes Helping Athletes and Wheelchairs 4 Kids partnered on donation
Flooring Master of Apopka sales and operations manager Samuel Bencomo (right) holds his 2025 Best of Apopka certificate alongside sales and interior design team member Elsybel Aponte (left), who holds the 2025 Best of Apopka special section.
Chief opens nominations for Best of Apopka 2026Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
July 31, 2026
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Nomination period runs through Aug. 23
From left to right: Kristian Colon, Jason Jessop, Jayden Coller and Maxwell Watkins
BSA Troop 601 honors community leader before dissolvingSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
July 30, 2026
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Troop held final outdoor flag ceremony Monday
From left to right: Rick Singh, Terrell Thomas and Roberta Walton Johnson
Q&A: Orange County Clerk of Courts candidates discuss priorities, Tiffany Moore Russell’s tenureSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
July 29, 2026
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Candidate field down to three after Maribel Gomez Cordero withdraws from race
From left to right: James Pericola, Royal Webster and Dan Williams
Q&A: Democratic candidates for U.S. House District 11 discuss affordability, educationSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
July 28, 2026
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Candidates include James Pericola, Royal Webster, Dan Williams
From left to right: Carey Baker, Ivette Palomo, Nizam Razack, Joe Strada and Tim Wilkins
Q&A: U.S. House District 11 candidates talk priorities, Webster’s legacySarah Merly
Sarah Merly
July 24, 2026
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Five Republicans seek Rep. Daniel Webster’s seat
Orange County mayoral debate 2026 candidates Mayra Uribe, Stephanie Murphy, Tiffany Moore Russell and Chris Messina on stage
Orange County mayoral debate addresses potential property tax amendment, affordabilitySarah Merly
Sarah Merly
July 22, 2026
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WESH 2 News aired the debate Wednesday night
Taylor Edwards started at Wyld Oaks as a financial analyst.
Taylor Edwards appointed Wyld Oaks COOSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
July 22, 2026
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Edwards started as a financial analyst for the upcoming development
Rep. Doug Bankson (left) and Carlos Johary (right)
Q&A: Florida House District 39 candidates talk background, potential property tax amendmentSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
July 17, 2026
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Candidates Doug Bankson, Carlos Johary to run in Republican primary



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