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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
February 25, 2022
Incumbent Mayor Bryan Nelson and challenger Commissioner Kyle Becker sat down for another candidate forum to speak about, among several topics, their management style in governing…
The Apopka Chief
February 25, 2022
Vehicles are an important part of our daily lives. They can be trusted and true for years on end as we drive to school, work, soccer…
The Apopka Chief
February 25, 2022
The Museum of the Apopkans hosted the Reverend Jimmy Howard on Wednesday, February 23, who spoke about his experience as an Apopka native. Read more on…
The Apopka Chief
February 25, 2022
In celebration of Black History Month, the Museum of the Apopkans has several displays designed to honor the African-American heroes of the community. Read more on…
The Apopka Chief
February 25, 2022
Davis Lodge #47 of Apopka gave away free meals, groceries, and food Saturday, February 19, at 900 S. Central Ave., Apopka, as part of the HOPE…
The Apopka Chief
February 25, 2022
Several hundred homes in Apopka will have their yard waste and bulky waste pickup days changed. Read more on page 12A.
The Apopka Chief
February 25, 2022
The Brothers of Orange Lodge No. 36 F&AM celebrated the 166th birthday of Apopka’s Masonic Lodge with the businesses and citizens of Apopka on Thursday, February…
The Apopka Chief
February 25, 2022
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jermaine Bernard, from Apopka, prepares to draw blood aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower’s (CVN 69) assigned barge (APL-61).…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
February 25, 2022
Hello Folks, If you haven’t been fishin’ in the past couple of weeks, now is the time to go. The fishin’ is really in full swing…
The Apopka Chief
February 25, 2022
Carter’s Ace Hardware of Apopka and Hunt Club Boulevard achieved designation as a “Pinnacle Performance Retailing” store for its performance, Ace Hardware Corporation has announced. Read…
Tickets available for prayer breakfastThe Apopka Chief
April 16, 2021
Individual tickets and table sponsorships are now available for purchase for the annual Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast. Get all the details on page 1A.
Apopka baseball improves to 19-3The Apopka Chief
April 16, 2021
Continuing its winning ways, the Apopka Blue Darters baseball team raised its record to 19-3. More on 1B.
Darters rebound from loss to Brantley with win over BooneThe Apopka Chief
April 16, 2021
The Apopka Blue Darters softball team bounced back. Read on 1B.
Loaves & Fishes receives donation from fire dept. in late chief’s honorThe Apopka Chief
April 16, 2021
Personnel from the Apopka Fire Department presented Loaves & Fishes with a donation to help the Apopka faith-based social services agency with its mission to help…
See more Sports photos on pages 3B, 6B and 10B.The Apopka Chief
April 16, 2021
Photos on pages 3B , 6B and 10B. APK baseball APK volleyball APK/WHS flag football
KIDZDANCE is now in their 19th year teaching children’s dance in ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
April 16, 2021
Voted the number one dance studio in the Best of Apopka since it began in 2010, KIDZDANCE is considered Central Florida’s only dance and leadership center. …
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Bass are best thing to catch now as the weather warms upThe Apopka Chief
April 16, 2021
Hello Folks, I hope everyone got through the storm on Saturday, April 10, and you are gettin’ ready to do some fishin’. The weather is great…
Protect Yourself and the Environment with Lake Apopka Natural Gas DistrictThe Apopka Chief
April 16, 2021
Every April, Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) joins thousands of public natural gas utilities across the country to celebrate National Safe Digging Month – educating…
Fun for all to be had at fair, car show, concert, and barbecue contestThe Apopka Chief
April 16, 2021
Kit Land Nelson Park and the Northwest Recreation Complex and amphitheater were abuzz last weekend. Pictures on 10A.
Need help tackling your spring tree care? Call the experts at Maltby’s Tree Service and LandscapingThe Apopka Chief
April 16, 2021
Spring is here, and summer is fast approaching. Now is the time to have your trees professionally inspected so you can enjoy a safe and beautiful…