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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.
Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka president Eric Mock (left) and sports commentator Roger Franklin Williams (right) pose with James Maltby, the 2026 Service to Mankind Award winner, at the April 28 Sertoma dinner.
James Maltby wins 2026 Service to Mankind AwardSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 30, 2026
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Sertoma Club honors businessman for community service
Mark Creaser and Joe Golden visit the World War II Memorial.
APD sergeant escorts Vietnam War veteran in Honor FlightSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 29, 2026
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60 veterans explored Washington, D.C. for the day
Taylor Smith blisters a ball into the outfield to score Shylah Pino
Apopka shuts out Seminole to advance to district championshipVinnie Cammarano
Vinnie Cammarano
April 29, 2026
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Aeschilman complete game, Smith grand slam lead Darters
Conceptual design of the proposed Marriott-branded hotel proposed for the Floridian Town Center, as seen in plans submitted to the city. 
Marriott hotel proposed for Floridian Town Center advances Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 29, 2026
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137-room project could head toward public hearings.
Jake Vest
OP-ED: What if kids got what they deserved on Awards Day?The Apopka Chief
Jake Vest
April 29, 2026
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Another school year is about to be put into the books, which means it is just about time for Awards Day.
The new Apopka City Commission poses with first responders at the April 28 oath of office ceremony. From left to right: Commissioner Yesenia Baron, Commissioner Nadia Anderson, Mayor Nick Nesta, Commissioner Sam Ruth, Vice Mayor Diane Velazquez, Fire Chief Wil Rivera-Sanchez and Police Chief Lovetta Quinn-Henry.
Apopka swears in new mayor, commissioners before hundreds Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 28, 2026
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Nesta, Ruth, Velazquez, Baron take oaths as city leadership shifts.
Daniel Webster has returned approximately $32 million from federal agencies to his constituents.
Webster announces retirement from CongressSarah Merly
Sarah Merly
April 28, 2026
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Webster's political career spans 47 years
Melissa Byrd
OP-ED: Schools facing financial crisisThe Apopka Chief
Melissa Byrd
April 28, 2026
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Right now, our public schools are in a financial crisis that is starting to significantly affect our staff and our students. The common thought is that our budget is bloated…
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Police Beat: APD issues 118 citations April 19-25The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
The Apopka Chief Editorial Staff
April 28, 2026
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In the period from April 19-25, 2026, the Apopka Police Department received 1,568 calls for service, responded to 38 crashes, issued 118 citations, and made 19 arrests.
Volunteers serve food during a monthly Compassion in Apopka dinner at Just Like Momma’s Restaurant, an outreach effort providing meals and support to residents in need.   
Monthly dinners offer relief, highlight broader homelessness challenges  Teresa Sargeant
Teresa Sargeant
April 28, 2026
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Outreach draws dozens each month as calls grow for long-term solutions.