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The Apopka Chief Newsletter: January 9 Edition
Sarah Merly
January 09, 2026
Welcome to The Apopka Chief weekly newsletter!
Sarah Merly here:) I’m so excited for the February 3rd mayoral debate at Highland Manor! It brings me great joy to see each candidate’s commitment to civil discussion, and I pray the evening blesses our community very much.
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask candidates questions at the 5:30 p.m. event by filling out a card. If you’d like reserved seating and the ability to submit questions in advance, please consider joining our membership program! You’ll have the opportunity to build up our community year-round and receive fun perks along the way.
See you at Highland Manor!
~Sarah Merly, Editorial Assistant and Reporter
Front Page
Christine Moore, Nick Nesta and Bryan Nelson will square off in the 2026 Apopka mayoral election debate. | File photos
Other Front Page News:
93-year-old man crashes car into Apopka Museum by Sarah Merly
City Council appoints Torres, Mock alternates to canvassing board by Teresa Sargeant
LYNX service changes to affect Apopkans by Sarah Merly
Lifestyle
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Local Sports
Wekiva won the consolation prize in the Centralia (Illinois) Holiday Tournament Dec. 29-31. | Courtesy of Joyce Lubin
Apopka falls to Evans in first round of Metro West Tournament by Vinnie Cammarano
Big win opens 2026 for Apopka soccer by Vinnie Cammarano
Apopka Historical Fact
“Dr. Zelotes H. Mason and Peter Buchan, influential Masons living near here [Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery], were instrumental in securing the charter for the local masonic lodge. Mason practiced medicine in the area from 1871 to 1893. Buchan, a Scottish silversmith, came to Apopka by 1854 after hearing stories of Florida’s climate and fertility.”
~Apopka Historical Trail by Steve Rajtar