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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
April 15, 2022
There’s an old saying in the advertising industry: “Early to bed and early to rise is useless if you don’t advertise.” At Graceworx Community Church, we…
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
The 2022-2023 Apopka High School Student Government Association (SGA) officers have been elected. They are, (l-r), first row, Deputy Director of Communications Michaela Moss, Chief of…
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
Apopka’s first K-8 school now has an official name: Kelly Park School.
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new 47,647 square-foot Winn-Dixie, which will be a part of the Apopka City Center.
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
Known as Apopka’s longtime first lady and called Aunt Betty by many family and close friends, Betty Hall Land, died in Apopka. She was 95.
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
The Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, operated by the St. Johns River Water Management District, will be closed to vehicles.
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
Of all the books and stories William J. Federer has written and relayed about American history, one story that speaks closest to Federer’s heart is that…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and, hopefully, you are gettin’ on the water and catchin’ some fish. Kyle at Bitter’s Bait…
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
The 1997 Apopka Blue Darters baseball team that finished as the state runner-up was honored Friday, April 8, at J. Barnes Field prior to the Apopka…
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
The Wekiva Mustangs flag football team has positioned itself to return to the playoffs. Read more on page 2D.
Voting begins in August for Readers’ Choice AwardsThe Apopka Chief
August 4, 2021
Voting for the 2021 Best of Apopka Readers’ Choice Awards will begin Monday, August 16. Sponsored by The Apopka Chief and The Planter, the Best of…
Apopkans compete in barrel racing championshipsThe Apopka Chief
July 30, 2021
Riders compete throughout the year to earn points in order to qualify for the finals. Photos on 3B.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Early, late are best times for fishin’The Apopka Chief
July 30, 2021
Hello Folks, We are almost done with July and gettin’ ready for August. Once we through August and a few days in September, we should be…
Blue Darters happy to be back together during summer workoutsThe Apopka Chief
July 30, 2021
This summer has been a little more normal as the Darters worked out not only on the field but back in the weightroom. See more on…
Publix at Kelly Park Crossing to open August 19The Apopka Chief
July 30, 2021
The Publix supermarket being built at the southwest corner of the intersection of Kelly Park Road and Plymouth-Sorrento Road in Apopka is scheduled to open on…
Loomis Funeral Home is a third generation family owned and operated businessThe Apopka Chief
July 30, 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…
Virginia Bankson is 103!The Apopka Chief
July 30, 2021
Virginia Bankson of Apopka celebrated her 103rd birthday. Read more on page 7A.
Chamber of Commerce holds hiring eventThe Apopka Chief
July 30, 2021
Hosted by the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce and CareerSource Central Florida, “A Day in Apopka” took place at seven Apopka sites. Get the full story…
A smooth flightThe Apopka Chief
July 23, 2021
A great blue heron glides through the air along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, which is an 11-mile, drive through the North Shore area of Lake…
Commissioner, administrator clash over way budget documents were presentedThe Apopka Chief
July 23, 2021
The most intense discussion in a City Council budget workshop on  July 20, was between City Commissioner Kyle Becker and City Administrator Edward Bass. More information…