Our Sales Department is Open New Year's Day 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Service & Parts Will be Closed January 1st
It's Debate Day! Stream the 2026 Apopka Mayoral Debate. Visit WESH.com to watch the live stream starting at 5:30PMIt's Debate Day! Stream the 2026 Apopka Mayoral Debate. Visit WESH.com to watch the live stream starting at 5:30PM

X

Get Our Weekly Newsletter

Local news delivered right to your inbox

Subscription Form

Become a Member!

The Apopka Chief does not have a paywall, but journalism is not free. Join your neighbors who make this work possible.

Author

  • Ronnie Lovler

    Ronnie Lovler has 40 years of experience in journalism, including assignments all over Latin America for CNN and CBS. Ronnie teaches journalism at UF and public speaking at Santa Fe College. She was a recent fellow in the Gerontological Society of America’s Journalists in Aging Fellows Program and a previous Knight International Journalism Fellow in Bogota, Colombia. She is an editor and contributor for the book titled, Local Lives in a Global Pandemic: Stories from North Central Florida and a contributing author to the anthology Alone Together: Tales of Sisterhood and Solitude in Latin America. She began her career in journalism at the San Juan Star in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Ronnie resides in Gainesville and loves to travel.

The Apopka Chief
November 24, 2023
Taurus Investment Holdings has listed Hilton Garden Inn at the Apopka City Center for sale and added Highland Manor as part of a packaged deal for…
The Apopka Chief
November 24, 2023
The Rotary Club of Apopka and Renewal Church of Apopka donated 40 food bags and turkeys to Zellwood Elementary School on the morning of Thursday, November…
The Apopka Chief
November 24, 2023
Seven qualities exemplify an exceptional leader, all which were eminent in Mayor John Land, said Pat Williams, co-founder of the NBA’s Orlando Magic at the fifth…
The Apopka Chief
November 24, 2023
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson delivers the 2023 State of the City address on Friday, November 17, at the Apopka Community Center/VFW Building on South Central Avenue…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
November 24, 2023
Hello Folks, Well, by the time you read my column, turkey day will be over. It will be leftovers for a while, but, hey! I love…
The Apopka Chief
November 24, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darter football season is officially over after a heartbreaking 42-14 loss at the hands of Sanford Seminole in the FHSAA Regional Semifinals on…
The Apopka Chief
November 24, 2023
The 2023 Apopka Blue Darter football season has come to an end. After losing to the Sanford Seminoles in the FHSAA Regional Semifinals, Apopka’s playoff run…
The Apopka Chief
November 17, 2023
Thanksgiving time is here. While you likely have all the ingredients for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner, your dog’s health and safety may not have crossed your…
The Apopka Chief
November 17, 2023
In the bustling community of Apopka, Florida, MetroHealth stands as a testament to the power of compassionate healthcare and cultural richness. At its core is Dr.…
The Apopka Chief
November 17, 2023
As November ushers in cooler weather and holiday decorating, we at Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) want to take a moment to reflect on what…
On August 29, 2023, the city of Apopka and its partners cut the ribbon for the $4.1 million Harmon Road extension, which was constructed to give vehicles better access and where the permanent Fire Station 6 would be located.
City cuts ribbon for Harmon Road extensionThe Apopka Chief
September 1, 2023
The city of Apopka and its partners cut the ribbon to open the new Harmon Road extension that will give better access to vehicles and the…
County preps for, endures Hurricane IdaliaThe Apopka Chief
September 1, 2023
Orange County announced it had fully activated its Emergency Operations Center to monitor Hurricane Idalia and relay vital safety information to residents. Orange County was also…
State attorney speaks at Chamber eventThe Apopka Chief
September 1, 2023
Leaders and community members attended the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Gather and Grow event. Chamber President/CEO Cate Manley (l) asks guest speaker, Andrew Bain,…
Providing Sound Futures Florida’s CHAP Program Ensures Access to Hearing Health for ChildrenThe Apopka Chief
September 1, 2023
Shouting on the playground, Mom calling everyone for dinner, Dad reading a bedtime story — the sounds of childhood are the ones we remember throughout our…
Park Avenue Animal Hospital is dedicated to offering the finest in veterinary careThe Apopka Chief
September 1, 2023
All animals deserve compassionate veterinary care. Since 2008, Park Avenue Animal Hospital has been providing a wide variety of services to keep your furry, four-legged friends…
Apopka’s Rock Springs Realty notes research and analysis regarding local housing marketThe Apopka Chief
August 25, 2023
Prospective homebuyers across the U.S. are facing a critical shortage of available housing, but the scarcity is worse in some parts of the country, according to…
Orlando Soccer Club visits LovellThe Apopka Chief
August 25, 2023
Orlando City Soccer Club in partnership with Mullinax Ford of Apopka donated school supplies to the students of Lovell Elementary School. Pre-K, Kindergarten and first grade…
Church hosts back-to-school eventThe Apopka Chief
August 25, 2023
Iglesia Getsemani held its second annual back to school event, when the church provided backpacks and lunch for the community.
Retired colonel to celebrate birthdayThe Apopka Chief
August 25, 2023
Ret. Colonel Sanford L. Graves, USAF, of Apopka will be 100 years old. He joined the Army Air Corps during the early years of World War…
Congressman visits the Rotary ClubThe Apopka Chief
August 25, 2023
Congressman Daniel Webster of the 11th Congressional District visited Apopka during his August recess. He spoke with the Apopka Rotary lunch club about his goals in…