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    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.

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October 20, 2023
The final score reflected the explosive lethalness and thoroughness in which the Wekiva Mustangs defeated the Horizon Hawks.
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October 20, 2023
In what will most likely be the Blue Darters’ hardest match-up of the regular season, Apopka will host the undefeated Lake Mary Rams tonight, Friday, October…
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The Apopka Chief
October 20, 2023
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great week this past week. I wanted to take a moment and put a few thoughts together about my friend…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
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October 13, 2023
Hello Folks, Oh my gosh, it’s finally here and it’s great. We have been waitin’ all summer and it’s finally here. It’s been so nice to…
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October 13, 2023
Yeoman 2nd Class Alexandria Rodriguez, of Apopka, sings on Friday, October 6, during an audition for a talent show hosted by the Morale, Welfare and Recreation…
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October 13, 2023
AdventHealth Apopka has announced a $26.3-million expansion at the hospital to better serve the growing population in Orange County.
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October 13, 2023
The Apopka City council voted 4-1 in favor of improving Mayflower Avenue to city standards so retailer Floor & Decor could build a store on the…
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October 13, 2023
Marcus Williams, 38, has been booked into the Orange County Jail according to the Apopka Police Department. Police said they would arrest Williams once he was…
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October 13, 2023
The third annual Unleashed Conference will span three days to include discussions surrounding current culture and current events, worship and digging deeper into one’s encounter with…
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October 13, 2023
The Apopka High School senior powderpuff team pose together before the game on Tuesday, October 10. See more photos on page 6B.
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July 28, 2023
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Brotherly loveThe Apopka Chief
July 28, 2023
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Media day held for area high school football teamsThe Apopka Chief
July 28, 2023
A strong tangible sign that the new football season is approaching, the Florida Citrus Sports High School Football Days took the stage front and center earlier…
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Even with all the fantastic athletes who participated in various sports at Apopka High School prior and since Donald Scott graduated from Apopka High in 2010,…
Call Maltby’s Tree Service and Landscaping to see if your trees are at risk during a stormThe Apopka Chief
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Schroeder Dental Group provides superior oral care with courteous and a professional attitudeThe Apopka Chief
July 21, 2023
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Apopkan serves aboard Navy warshipThe Apopka Chief
July 21, 2023
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July 21, 2023
Hannibal Square Community Land Trust (HSCLT), its partners and elected officials broke ground on a 24-townhome development in downtown Apopka.
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Darters finish up summer work as practice starts July 31The Apopka Chief
July 21, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters football team are seen continuing to put in work in the weightroom during summer workouts. See more photos on page 3B.