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  • Melissa Byrd Profile

    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 5, 2022
On July 25 and 26, Apopka author Charles Towne, 88 (left), discussed his book “Love Cares” at 24 Hour Fitness at Piedmont Plaza in Apopka. “Love…
The Apopka Chief
August 5, 2022
A local research clinic is seeking children and adolescent participants from now until the end of this year for a clinical research about the safety and…
The Apopka Chief
August 5, 2022
Incumbent Christine Moore, from Apopka, is campaigning for her second four-year term as Orange County District 2 commissioner, running against challengers Chris Delgado, CEO of consulting…
The Apopka Chief
August 5, 2022
The Phillis Wheatley Elementary School community celebrated receiving a “B” school grade from the Florida Department of Education with a special July 27 event at the…
The Apopka Chief
August 5, 2022
Mayor Bryan Nelson gave an update on several upcoming road improvements throughout the city of Apopka, including the ones at intersections, particularly along U.S. Highway 441…
The Apopka Chief
August 5, 2022
Florida is experiencing an exodus, but it’s not from residents relocating; rather, it’s an exodus of home insurance companies. While this would be concerning in any…
The Apopka Chief
August 5, 2022
Owning and running an auto repair shop can be greatly rewarding. The automotive industry is fast-paced, and exciting. Successful shops have many moving parts that need…
The Apopka Chief
August 5, 2022
The 2022 Dave Powers Crying Towel Invitational” dinner and radio program will be held Monday, August 15, at Christner’s Prime Steak and Lobster, 729 Lee Rd.,…
The Apopka Chief
August 5, 2022
With preseason practice beginning for high school football teams around the state this week.
The Apopka Chief
August 5, 2022
Apopka football team members participating in the media day event .
Loomis Funeral Home is a third generation family owned and operated businessThe Apopka Chief
December 31, 2021
“Just the Facts.” A simple slogan that can mean so much to a family when deciding who will serve them during their time of need. Loomis…
Coach of the yearThe Apopka Chief
December 31, 2021
Apopka Blue Darters football coach Jeff Rolson (c) was named the Coach of the Year for the area by the Orlando Touchdown Club. Shown with Rolson…
Enhance the beauty and value of your home with a roof from Prestige Metal RoofingThe Apopka Chief
December 31, 2021
If your current roof is the root of your headache and maybe even a long list of costly home repairs, it might be time to consider…
AFD delivers toysThe Apopka Chief
December 24, 2021
The Apopka Fire Department made toy deliveries to Loaves & Fishes, the Apopka-based Christian social service agency, on two separate dates, December 14 and December 17.…
Masons help police with Shop with a CopThe Apopka Chief
December 24, 2021
The Masons of Orange Lodge No. 36 F&AM donated $200 to the Apopka Police Department Shop with a Cop program. This has become a yearly recurring…
Church gives to childrenThe Apopka Chief
December 24, 2021
Gospel Centered Church of Apopka provided Christmas gifts for more than 30 children of Rock Springs Elementary School. The church meets on Sundays at 10:30 a.m.…
Parade award winnersThe Apopka Chief
December 24, 2021
The Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka, which organizes the Apopka Christmas Parade, gave its annual parade awards December 15 at the Apopka City Council meeting. Shown…
Visit Graceworx Church for fellowship, music, scripture readings, and Bible studyThe Apopka Chief
December 24, 2021
Apopka is blessed with an abundance of options when it comes to churches. There is an array of congregations large and small, long-established and fledgling, denominationally…
Words of comfortThe Apopka Chief
December 24, 2021
Apopka senior offensive lineman Dyson Hurlburt (l) offers comfort to teammate Kavion Nichols Saturday, December 18, following the Apopka Blue Darters’ game against the Venice Indians…
Nutcracker ChristmasThe Apopka Chief
December 24, 2021
The Apopka Historical Society’s Museum of the Apopkans was dressed up for a Nutcracker Christmas event that was held on Sunday, December 19. For more pictures…