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The Apopka Chief Newsletter: December 5 Edition
Sarah Merly
December 05, 2025
Welcome to The Apopka Chief weekly newsletter!
Happy December! This is Sarah Merly, an editorial assistant and reporter for the Chief. I am so thankful for all the opportunities I had this week to meet so many wonderful people in the Apopka community—from the grand opening of Jersey Mike’s to last night’s leadership gala (story incoming!).
One of my favorite community gatherings, though, was our first-ever member event at Soulicious Vegan Kitchen!
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Members—people from the Apopka community who help support our paper—sampled unique flavors from Soulicious founders Tiffany and Dejon Everson’s restaurant Tuesday night at Hall’s on Fifth (my favorite was the rose wine cranberry cheesecake mousse). I so appreciated the opportunity to meet and thank the ones who have helped me continue living my dream as a reporter in this great city! If you’d like to learn more about becoming a member, visit our website here.
Thank you so much for reading about what makes our community so special. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts!
Front Page
Johnny Outing holds up products that will stock the Mustang Market, a food pantry set to open next spring at Wekiva High School. | Photo by Rey Villavicencio
Other front page news:
Council approves first reading of employees’ pension increase by Teresa Sargeant
HOA weighs legal action over fiber installation damage by Teresa Sargeant
Apopka finance department collaborating with Eatonville by Sarah Merly
Latest Jersey Mike’s shop opens on Rock Springs Road by Sarah Merly
Lifestyle
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Local Sports
Khai Orr blows by a Timber Creek defender. | Photo by Dana O’Connor
Apopka blows past Davenport in Metro vs. Florida challenge by Vinnie Cammarano
Apopka girls split blowouts in Metro West Tournament by Vinnie Cammarano
Wekiva wrestling ready to run in 2025-26 by Vinnie Cammarano
Apopka girls soccer edges Olympia in dramatic finish by Vinnie Cammarano
Apopka Fact of the Week:
“Bay Ridge, an early community about three miles northeast of Zellwood, came into existence almost overnight in 1885-86. About 30 families settled there and began farming. One of these early settlers was Henry Schopke, a general merchandiser.”
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