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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
Audrey Pickle dives for the ball but can’t quite get to it during the Apopka Blue Darters beach volleyball’s team match against Windermere Prep at the…
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
The 1997 Apopka Blue Darters baseball team that finished as state runner-up was honored Friday, April 8, by the Apopka High baseball team and the Apopka…
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters softball team won two of three games over the past week.
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
The most recent edition of Apopka’s hometown high school rivalry took place on the flag football field.
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
As an Apopka High School freshman in 2021, Alyssa Novoa came up just short in her quest for a district title, falling to a Lake Mary…
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
Moving its record to 13-3, the Apopka Blue Darters baseball team continued its winning ways.
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
Representatives from the Florida Farmworkers Association and the Apopka Historical Society met together in March to plan joint efforts, including special displays at the new Magnolia…
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
Most people are familiar with natural gas and may have even used it in their homes or businesses. However, few truly understand what natural gas is…
The Apopka Chief
April 15, 2022
This year, a new statewide club established by Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis was brought to Wekiva High School through a $500 funded grant called Hope…
The Apopka Chief
April 8, 2022
Taken from Charleston Receipts, submitted by Mrs. R. O. Dion, Hasenpfeffer is a German recipe for cooking rabbit. The process starts with a soak time, some…
Purchase of Camp Wewa finalized with City Council voteThe Apopka Chief
July 23, 2021
In a quick vote that generated little discussion, the Apopka City Council gave final approval to the contract to purchase of Camp Wewa from the Central…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
With our heat, it’s best to get up early and fish in the morningThe Apopka Chief
July 23, 2021
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week and you are gettin’ on the water and doin’ some fishin’. I know it’s been kinda…
At KidzDance, they’re MORE THAN DANCE!  Come join them today! The Apopka Chief
July 23, 2021
KIDZDANCE is now in their 20th year teaching children’s dance in Apopka. Voted the number one dance studio in the Best of Apopka since it began…
Master Muffler & Brake Center knows car maintenance is crucial to avoid summer breakdownsThe Apopka Chief
July 23, 2021
Yes, car maintenance might sound boring.  But, because you’re busy with work, family, friends and kids it’s so easy to let things slip. One afternoon at…
Meeting governorThe Apopka Chief
July 16, 2021
Recent Apopka High graduate Jacob Gadberry (l) stands with Gov. Ron DeSantis Tuesday, July 13, during a press conference DeSantis had in Orlando about civics education.…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Despite copious amounts of rain, bass fishin’ still goodThe Apopka Chief
July 16, 2021
Hello Folks, We got rain. The rain is helpin’ raise the level of our lakes and keepin’ everything green. That’s a good thing but I know…
State TrophyCatch program has 100 fish topping 13 poundsThe Apopka Chief
July 16, 2021
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program announces a new milestone.  See story on 3B.
As the community grows, Lake Apopka Natural Gas District grows with itThe Apopka Chief
July 16, 2021
In 1957, officials from Apopka, Clermont and Winter Garden recognized the need to deliver residents a domestic, reliable, environmentally friendly and cost-effective energy source – natural…
J & K Automotive, Inc. will help you keep your vehicle on the roadThe Apopka Chief
July 16, 2021
A recent study found that the average age of light vehicles on the road today is now 11.8 years, based on a snapshot of vehicles in…
Land being cleared for hotelThe Apopka Chief
July 16, 2021
Land is being cleared to build a Fairfield Inn on a 12-acre tract. More information can be found on page 6A.