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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.
Attendees lined up outside the auditorium ahead of doors opening at 5 p.m. at the Apopka mayoral debate.
Sarah Merly
February 13, 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: Jason Bergenske, Lee Corso and Gary Bergenske prepare for Saturday's gala.
Sarah Merly
February 12, 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 your love this Valentine's Day.
Sarah Merly
February 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…
West Seminole Council leaders pose for a photo at the council's inaugural meeting on Feb. 2.
Sarah Merly
February 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…
Matthew's Hope volunteers prepare food at the Winter Garden outreach center.
Sarah Merly
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…
Head tellers Addison Eachus and Chloe Palmer cut the ribbon at the Apopka High branch on Jan. 22.
Sarah Merly
January 28, 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…
Bill McLeod and Ray McLeod pose with a portrait of their father, Johnie McLeod, at McLeod Law Firm.
Sarah Merly
January 28, 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…
Melissa Byrd
Sarah Merly
January 28, 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 High School will send two teams to a Feb. 24 biomedical challenge.
Sarah Merly
January 21, 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…
One Family Church, in collaboration with the City of Apopka, will open as a cold weather shelter on Thursday and Sunday nights.
Sarah Merly
January 14, 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…
Attendees lined up outside the auditorium ahead of doors opening at 5 p.m. at the Apopka mayoral debate.
Q&A: Mayoral candidates address public commentSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
February 13, 2026
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Chief begins four-week policy series
From left to right: Jason Bergenske, Lee Corso and Gary Bergenske prepare for Saturday's gala.
Area resident Lee Corso wins Humanitarian AwardSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
February 12, 2026
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Former ESPN broadcaster to receive award Saturday at Valentine’s gala
Celebrate your love this Valentine's Day.
Valentine’s Day events on tap in Apopka areaSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
February 9, 2026
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Celebrations include concerts, family parties
West Seminole Council leaders pose for a photo at the council's inaugural meeting on Feb. 2.
Seminole County Chamber launches Apopka area councilSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
February 6, 2026
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The West Seminole Council held its inaugural meeting Feb. 2
Matthew's Hope volunteers prepare food at the Winter Garden outreach center.
Apopka bands together during freezing temperaturesSarah Merly
Sarah Merly, Teresa Sargeant
February 3, 2026
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Matthew's Hope struggles to support homeless in chilly weather
Head tellers Addison Eachus and Chloe Palmer cut the ribbon at the Apopka High branch on Jan. 22.
Credit union cuts ribbon on Apopka High School locationSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 28, 2026
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Additional Financial announced partnership in August
Bill McLeod and Ray McLeod pose with a portrait of their father, Johnie McLeod, at McLeod Law Firm.
McLeod Law Firm celebrates 75 yearsSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 28, 2026
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Brothers reflect upon family business, community service
Melissa Byrd
School board member Melissa Byrd receives Advanced CBM distinctionSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 28, 2026
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Byrd completed 30 continuing education hours in 2025
Apopka High School will send two teams to a Feb. 24 biomedical challenge.
Apopka High to send 2 teams to OCPS Biomedical Challenge Sarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 21, 2026
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Challenge to take place Feb. 24 at AdventHealth Nicholson Center.
One Family Church, in collaboration with the City of Apopka, will open as a cold weather shelter on Thursday and Sunday nights.
Apopka’s One Family Church to open cold weather shelterSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
January 14, 2026
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Residents provided two free meals