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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.
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…
City public works director Vladimir Simonovski shares remarks about the Kelly Park Road widening project at the March 18 City Commission 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…
Mayor Bryan Nelson speaks at the Feb. 3 mayoral debate.
Sarah Merly
March 18, 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 18, 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…
From left to right: Wekiwa Springs State Park service specialist Emily Campbell (left) and park manager Rene Acuna (right) pose with Don Philpott.
Sarah Merly
March 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…
Jeremy Neumann poses with his award.
Sarah Merly
March 16, 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.
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
City public works director Vladimir Simonovski shares remarks about the Kelly Park Road widening project at the March 18 City Commission meeting.
Apopka issues notice to begin Kelly Park Road widening projectSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 19, 2026
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Construction will upgrade approximately 1.5 miles of roadway
Mayor Bryan Nelson speaks at the Feb. 3 mayoral debate.
Q&A: Nelson talks end of term, retirementSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 18, 2026
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Nelson reflects on his tenure as mayor
Malika Harrison
Apopka Commission set to appoint Malika Harrison to planning commissionSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 18, 2026
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Howard Washington resigned March 13
From left to right: Wekiwa Springs State Park service specialist Emily Campbell (left) and park manager Rene Acuna (right) pose with Don Philpott.
Wekiwa Springs volunteer completes 35K service hoursSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 17, 2026
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Don Philpott recognized with certificate
Jeremy Neumann poses with his award.
Apopka apprentice advances to International Lineman’s RodeoSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 16, 2026
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Jeremy Neumann placed 3rd at Florida Lineman’s Rodeo