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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. In her spare time, Sarah loves watching rom-coms, visiting Disney, and throwing parties.
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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
The event drew hundreds of cars and some 1,000 people on Saturday.
Holler Ford car show draws 1,000 racing fansThe Apopka Chief
Cedric Burkhardt
March 17, 2026
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Event features Fords spanning last century.
Checkers Apopka opened in 2006.
Checkers to celebrate anniversary and remodel March 28The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
March 17, 2026
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Celebration to include family-friendly entertainment, giveaways
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
Shylah Pino runs back to the dugout after an out
Apopka softball falls to Horizon before spring breakVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
March 16, 2026
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The Blue Darters hit spring break at 6-4.
Guests enjoy Alfredo Barranco's artwork.
Canon Coffee hosts first-ever launch party for art exhibitionSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
March 16, 2026
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Exhibition features artists Alfredo Barranco, Bradley Craven, Mark Pettengill
Caden McGatha floats through the air to tip a shot over the net and past the leaping Horizon blockers
Apopka volleyball resilient against undefeated HorizonVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
March 14, 2026
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Blue Darters fall in three sets to Hawks
Apopka Blue Darters girls lacrosse team huddles before their matchup against Seminole on senior night
Apopka girls lacrosse honor their senior classVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
March 14, 2026
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Rainy senior night ends in defeat
L-R: Debbie Nelson, Mayor Bryan Nelson and Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore met together at the Nelson home Thursday evening.
Nelson backs Moore in Apopka runoff electionThe Apopka Chief
JC Derrick
March 13, 2026
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Pair to collaborate on campaign, government transition.