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    Melissa Byrd represents District 7 on the Orange County School Board. She has previously taught at Forest City Elementary and Pace Brantley Hall School, served as PTSA vice president and chair of the School Advisory Council at Piedmont Lakes Middle, and volunteered at Clay Springs Elementary.

The Apopka Chief
August 12, 2022
In a 90-minute forum, Apopka City Council Seat 3 candidates Lynetta Johnson and Kyle Becker addressed questions broached to them including their goals if elected.
The Apopka Chief
August 12, 2022
With a ribbon cutting and remarks from elected officials, the community celebrated the opening of Magnolia Park’s new amenities.
The Apopka Chief
August 12, 2022
Kelly Park School has a maximum capacity of about 1,200 students and would relieve overcapacity.
The Apopka Chief
August 12, 2022
During a tackling drill on Tuesday afternoon a ball carrier escapes a tackle at Wekiva High School. See photos on page 6B.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
August 12, 2022
Hello Folks, I hope y’all had a great weekend and you got a chance to do some fishin’. I just talked to Kyle at Bitter’s Bait…
The Apopka Chief
August 12, 2022
While we’re all still slogging through the heat and humidity of August in Central Florida, high school football teams around the state are practicing with anticipation…
The Apopka Chief
August 12, 2022
Nearly every defensive player takes part in the gang tackle during preseason practice. See more photos on page 6B.
The Apopka Chief
August 12, 2022
The ninth-annual event is hosted by Talkin’ Old School with Roger Franklin Williams radio program and will feature presentations by head coaches.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
August 5, 2022
Hello Folks, Just one more month and with a little luck, we should get some cooler weather. It’s been so hot that not many folks are gettin’…
The Apopka Chief
August 5, 2022
Voting for the 2022 Best of Apopka Readers’ Choice Awards will begin Friday, August 19. Sponsored by The Apopka Chief and The Planter, the Best of…
Soaking it all inThe Apopka Chief
January 14, 2022
Former Apopka Blue Darter football player Jalen Carter enjoys a victory cigar while reading an early edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution about the Georgia Bulldogs’ 33-18…
Calling for the ballThe Apopka Chief
January 14, 2022
Amya Patterson (11) posts up down low for the Apopka Blue Darters girls basketball team Thursday, January 6, in a game against the Oak Ridge Pioneers.…
Effort to get to know others leads to run clubThe Apopka Chief
January 7, 2022
Jay Kleinrichert and his family moved to Apopka in the early days of the pandemic not knowing anyone, but as he ran for exercise in his…
City election will have three races on ballotThe Apopka Chief
January 7, 2022
There will be three races on the city of Apopka ballot for the election with the races for mayor and two city commissioner seats having two…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Cold front earlier this week slowed specksThe Apopka Chief
January 7, 2022
Hello Folks, I sure hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I’m back from my vacation and ready to…
J & K Automotive, Inc. suggests a New Year’s resolution for you and your car in 2022The Apopka Chief
January 7, 2022
New Year’s is a time for fresh starts and new projects. People plan their New Year’s Resolutions from spending more time with family to joining the…
Apopka police team up with area businesses to aid kids at ChristmasThe Apopka Chief
December 31, 2021
In conjunction with Froggers’s of Apopka, the Apopka Police Department helped make Christmas brighter for several families in Apopka with gifts given to children in three…
A Christmas giftThe Apopka Chief
December 31, 2021
This roseate spoonbill was a nice Christmas present to see for those visiting the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on Christmas Day. Roseate spoonbills are not seen…
Testing site moves to walk-up onlyThe Apopka Chief
December 31, 2021
This week, the Nomi Health COVID-19 testing site was relocated from City Hall back to Edwards Field and was changed to walk-up service.
The final full week of college football can be a sad timeThe Apopka Chief
December 31, 2021
Outside of the national championship game, the final week of bowl season is just ahead of us. Read more on page 5B.