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The Apopka Chief Newsletter: April 3 Edition
Sarah Merly
April 03, 2026
Welcome to The Apopka Chief weekly newsletter!
I hope everyone is having a meaningful Good Friday! I feel as though this might be the most soul-refreshing Holy Week I’ve walked through, whether I’ve been preparing to sing a portion of Handel’s Messiah tonight, praying the Stations of the Cross on my way to work, or listening to my pastor’s Maundy Thursday homily. It has just been a joyful, blessed holiday so far—and how blessed am I to know that Sunday’s coming soon! Please know I am praying for you as we head into this weekend—our city is blessed by each of you.
Oh, and as always, thank you for reading!
~Sarah Merly, Editorial Assistant and Reporter
Front Page
AdventHealth Apopka officials and staff cut the ribbon of its new intensive cardiac rehabilitation facility, allowing patients to get rehab in Apopka instead of going to other campuses. | Photo by Teresa Sargeant
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Local Sports
Brady Reinert drives a ball into the outfield to score Jaden Graham from third against Liberty. | Photo by Vinnie Cammarano
Apopka Historical Fact: First United Methodist Church of Apopka
“The Methodists shared the Presbyterian church building from 1917 to 1922, and then built Rogers Hall in 1923. Along with a parsonage built at the same time, the cost was $20,000. Crowding was relieved a bit by additions built in 1952 and 1956. The building was replaced in 1961 by the present $225,000 building.”
~Apopka Historical Trail by Steve Rajtar