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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
January 21, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters split the first two games of the Metro Conference West Division tournament.
The Apopka Chief
January 21, 2022
The expectations for the Wekiva Mustangs boys basketball team between the first half of the season heading into the final third of the season have improved…
The Apopka Chief
January 21, 2022
After spotting Apopka a very early 4-0 lead, the Wekiva Mustangs dominated the rest of the first half.
The Apopka Chief
January 14, 2022
Have you ever wondered why someone might hire a private investigator? What purpose and benefit does it serve? Or, have you wondered what exactly do PI’s…
The Apopka Chief
January 14, 2022
The Trinity Christian School Junior Beta Club, working with the Elementary and Senior Beta Clubs, held its annual Food Drive during December. Read more on page…
The Apopka Chief
January 14, 2022
There are several hot spots for development in Apopka but none of them are hotter than along Golden Gem Road. Read more on page 3A.
The Apopka Chief
January 14, 2022
Apopka High graduate Jalen Carter (88) blocks a field goal attempt to help his Georgia Bulldogs defeat the Alabama Crimson Tide Monday, January 10, in the…
The Apopka Chief
January 14, 2022
Donald Scott, a 2010 graduate of Apopka High School, qualified for the Tokyo Olympics with a second-place finish in the U.S. Olympic Trials.
The Apopka Chief
January 14, 2022
The improvement project has begun this week on the entrance to Wekiwa Springs State Park, which will mitigate traffic conditions and make park accessibility a smoother…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
January 14, 2022
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a good start to the New Year. There have been a lot of folks gettin’ sick, includin’ my family and others.…
Longtime teacher featured in exhibitThe Apopka Chief
February 5, 2021
Our own native daughter, the late Mildred A. Board is featured at the Orange County Regional History Center’s exhibit. See details on page 3A.
Looking prettyThe Apopka Chief
February 5, 2021
A green heron may be looking at its reflection in a canal along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, but it’s more likely looking for something to…
Season ends for AHS girls basketballThe Apopka Chief
February 5, 2021
West Orange used a run in the third quarter to take control of the game. Read this sports story on page 1B.
Community center gets renovationsThe Apopka Chief
February 5, 2021
The renovations of the Apopka Community Center/Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 post home are nearly done. See page 12A for more.
Blue Darters face Evans in District TourneyThe Apopka Chief
February 5, 2021
Apopka’s Mason Andretti keeps the ball ahead of an Evans player in the first round of the District 7A-3 tournament. More photos of district  games on 6B.
City attorney social media proposal postponed 2 weeks by City CouncilThe Apopka Chief
February 5, 2021
The adoption of a proposed policy for the city of Apopka’s social media pages was postponed for two weeks. Read about the proposal details on page…
Wekiva girls successfully begin postseason journeyThe Apopka Chief
February 5, 2021
“Mentally sharp teams win during the postseason,” Coach Butts said. Read more on page 1B.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Cold weather affects fishin’The Apopka Chief
February 5, 2021
Hello Folks, Well, we had a great endin’ to January and the fishin’ was goin’ really good. Then February started this week and the wind and…
Gray alligator near Lake ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
January 29, 2021
An unusual gray-colored alligator rests on the bank of a canal along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. This photograph was taken by Pat Stanley of Apopka.…
City officials tour Camp Wewa to take a close lookThe Apopka Chief
January 29, 2021
City of Apopka officials toured the 70-acre Camp Wewa facility to determine whether it would be economically feasible to do a land swap. See details on page 1A.