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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.

Guests enjoy Alfredo Barranco's artwork.
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…
Commissioner Nick Nesta reacts to Tuesday night's election results showing him with almost 42% of the vote for mayor.
Sarah Merly
March 10, 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…
Celebrate the luck of the Irish this weekend—no matter your ancestry!
Sarah Merly
March 10, 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: Chad Pitt with MAGIC 107.7, Piros Pazaurek, Shannon Fraser and Jill Bolander Cohen pose for the camera.
Sarah Merly
March 10, 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…
Wekiva High School JROTC instructor Scott Stewart brought Air Force recruiters and a simulator trailer to Wekiva High School in October.
Sarah Merly
March 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…
Mural Madness is set for next weekend.
Sarah Merly
March 6, 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 Apopka High School teacher Gadiel Rivera-Nieves was arrested Tuesday.
Sarah Merly
March 6, 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…
Candidates laugh at the Feb. 3 mayoral debate.
Sarah Merly
March 5, 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…
Apopka's Misinformation & Public Health Communication team (left) and the Wearable Health Tech & Remote Monitoring team (right) pose at the Orange County Public Schools Biomedical Challenge.
Sarah Merly
March 4, 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…
Students and chefs prepare for Taste of Wekiva.
Sarah Merly
March 4, 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…
Guests enjoy Alfredo Barranco's artwork.
Canon Coffee hosts first-ever launch party for art exhibitionSarah Merly
March 16, 2026
Exhibition features artists Alfredo Barranco, Bradley Craven, Mark Pettengill
Celebrate the luck of the Irish this weekend—no matter your ancestry!
Area St. Patrick’s Day events to spark jigs for joySarah Merly
March 10, 2026
Celebrations include concerts, brunches
From left to right: Chad Pitt with MAGIC 107.7, Piros Pazaurek, Shannon Fraser and Jill Bolander Cohen pose for the camera.
Apopka nonprofit hosts human trafficking awareness breakfastSarah Merly
March 10, 2026
Making Waves event featured survivor Melissa Morrow
Wekiva High School JROTC instructor Scott Stewart brought Air Force recruiters and a simulator trailer to Wekiva High School in October.
Wekiva High to host Military Recruitment Day on March 23Sarah Merly
March 9, 2026
Represented branches include Navy, Marines, Army
Candidates laugh at the Feb. 3 mayoral debate.
Q&A: Mayoral candidates talk leadership lessonsSarah Merly
March 5, 2026
Candidates answer final question before mayoral election
Apopka's Misinformation & Public Health Communication team (left) and the Wearable Health Tech & Remote Monitoring team (right) pose at the Orange County Public Schools Biomedical Challenge.
Apopka wins 2 categories in biomedical challengeSarah Merly
March 4, 2026
Students take first in wearable health teach, misinformation categories
Students and chefs prepare for Taste of Wekiva.
Wekiva Culinary hosts inaugural community tasting eventSarah Merly
March 4, 2026
Partners include Walt Disney World, Four Flamingos