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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.
Family Engagement Liaison Lamarcus Jackson leads Wekiva High School's first All Pro Dad meeting.
Sarah Merly
March 26, 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…
AdventHealth Apopka receives more than 112,000 outpatient encounters each year, according to CEO Brad Hillmon.
Sarah Merly
March 26, 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…
Sobik's Subs began its rebrand to SubHub earlier this month.
Sarah Merly
March 25, 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…
Victor Valiente and Karen Valiente have served at Loaves & Fishes for decades.
Sarah Merly
March 25, 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…
La Sana Groome serves as an adviser at Wekiva High School.
Sarah Merly
March 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…
GreenPal connects lawn care professionals to homeowners via competitive bids.
Sarah Merly
March 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…
Joseph Beninati offered to let soccer clubs use the Wyld Oaks property until city fields are ready.
Sarah Merly
March 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…
Malika Harrison
Sarah Merly
March 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…
Voters wait in line at the Northwest Recreation Complex on the evening of March 10.
Sarah Merly
March 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…
Former speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Paul Renner shared more about his campaign at the Thursday NORWF meeting.
Sarah Merly
March 19, 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…
Family Engagement Liaison Lamarcus Jackson leads Wekiva High School's first All Pro Dad meeting.
Wekiva High launches All Pro Dad chapterSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 26, 2026
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School to host monthly on-campus meetings
AdventHealth Apopka receives more than 112,000 outpatient encounters each year, according to CEO Brad Hillmon.
AdventHealth Apopka to launch cardiac rehabilitation program MondaySarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 26, 2026
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CEO talks growth, city agreement
Sobik's Subs began its rebrand to SubHub earlier this month.
Sobik’s Subs rebrands to SubHub ~ Latin GrillSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 25, 2026
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Sobik’s founded in 1969 by John Jr. and Beverly Sobik
Victor Valiente and Karen Valiente have served at Loaves & Fishes for decades.
Area couple retires after 5 decades at Loaves & FishesSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 25, 2026
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Karen and Victor Valiente to retire Thursday
La Sana Groome serves as an adviser at Wekiva High School.
Wekiva yearbook adviser receives diversity awardSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 24, 2026
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La Sana Groome to be honored this April in Minneapolis
GreenPal connects lawn care professionals to homeowners via competitive bids.
GreenPal lawn care app arrives in ApopkaSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 24, 2026
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App initially launched in 2015
Joseph Beninati offered to let soccer clubs use the Wyld Oaks property until city fields are ready.
City Commission approves soccer field rental agreementsSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 20, 2026
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Central Florida Soccer Club receives rental agreement despite cone of silence controversy
Malika Harrison
Commissioners spar over Harrison appointmentSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 20, 2026
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Howard Washington resigned March 13
Voters wait in line at the Northwest Recreation Complex on the evening of March 10.
Apopka Commission approves early voting dates for mayoral runoffSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 20, 2026
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Early voting set for April 6-12
Former speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Paul Renner shared more about his campaign at the Thursday NORWF meeting.
Gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner addresses Apopka luncheonSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 19, 2026
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Former House speaker visited NORWF crowd on March 19