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The Apopka Chief Newsletter: November 14 Edition
Sarah Merly
November 14, 2025
Welcome to the Apopka Chief weekly newsletter!
Good morning! This is Sarah Merly, an editorial assistant and reporter for the Chief. I hope you’re enjoying the cooler weather this week! It’s been a great opportunity to break out winter clothes.
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Front Page
Prayer candles, larger crosses and a fresh patch of red mulch were added to the site by Wednesday morning. | Photo by Sarah Merly
Other Front Page News:
Pastor calls for national unity on Veterans Day by Teresa Sargeant
Wyld Oaks pushes back celebration by Teresa Sargeant
Nelson address highlights city improvements, 96% debt reduction by Teresa Sargeant
Lifestyle
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Bench welcomes the starting lineup in first preseason match. | Photo by Vinnie Cammarano
Wekiva boys dominate, aim high by Vinnie Cammarano
Apopka boys soccer wins to cap long week by Vinnie Cammarano
Wekiva girls basketball ready to bounce back in 2025-26 by Vinnie Cammarano
3 Apopka athletes sign to play collegiately by Vinnie Cammarano
Apopka Fact of the Week:
“In 1954, Myrtle Rogers Womble was the first woman elected to City Council. She served in this office through 1967 and contributed much to the health and medical welfare of the community. She died in April 1990, at the age of 91.”
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