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  • 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
October 6, 2023
With quarterback Tyson Davison back on the field for the first time since Apopka hosted West Orange, the Blue Darters had a fighting energy going into…
The Apopka Chief
October 6, 2023
A third consecutive loss to the Edgewater Eagles in as many seasons by the same score was the result of mistakes committed by the Wekiva Mustangs.
The Apopka Chief
October 6, 2023
At Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD), we understand that you, the customer, are the reason why we do what we do. Our team is committed…
The Apopka Chief
October 6, 2023
Minimum expectation for the Wekiva Mustangs and Naples First Baptist Academy Lions entering the 2023 season were returning to the FHSAA playoffs.
The Apopka Chief
October 6, 2023
Normally, for the Apopka Blue Darters football team, it would be a welcome sight to see Olympia on the schedule after a pair of tough losses.
The Apopka Chief
October 6, 2023
The toughest part of the Apopka Blue Darters’ football schedule proved to be just that, as the Darters lost a second-straight game.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
October 6, 2023
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is havin’ a great week, and hopefully you got a chance to do some fishin’ last weekend or durin’ the week. I wanted…
The Apopka Chief
October 6, 2023
Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka recognized Monday, October 2, as World Habitat Day by continuing to build homes in the Apopka area and raising awareness about the…
The Apopka Chief
October 6, 2023
The community mourns the loss of Rev. Dr. Herman Lee Dericho, who died at 88 years of age. Dericho was pastor for 60 years at New…
The Apopka Chief
October 6, 2023
After further investigation, Apopka police have arrested and charged an 11-year-old juvenile with attempted second-degree murder in the shooting at the Northwest Recreation Complex, which resulted…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The much needed rain is beneficial, but fishin’ is slowThe Apopka Chief
July 14, 2023
Hello Folks, I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday. We have seen some rain lately and it’s been a much needed rain as well. The rain has…
Excitement for new season to begin is buildingThe Apopka Chief
July 14, 2023
When the 2022 season began, so did Ty’Ray Davis’ tenure as the Wekiva Mustangs’ permanent starting quarterback.
Darters will travel to Kissimmee to play preseason gameThe Apopka Chief
July 14, 2023
Checking in with Jeff Rolson, Apopka High School football coach, to see how the summer workouts are going and what lies ahead.
Workplace Screening Intelligence is a local full-service laboratory for drug, alcohol, Healthcare worker titer screening, and moreThe Apopka Chief
July 7, 2023
Workplace Screening Intelligence offers drug testing, and a new healthcare employee titer screening including the new TB Transferrin Gold TB test – a one step lab…
For over 34 years Master Muffler & Brake Center has been providing honest and affordable automotive service and repairThe Apopka Chief
July 7, 2023
For any car owner, taking your car to a mechanic can be intimidating, especially if you don’t know much about car maintenance. It’s hard to know…
Apopkan graduates from state defense training programThe Apopka Chief
July 7, 2023
Wes Dumey was one of over 100 people who graduated from the Florida State Guard training program. Read more on page 6A.
Nonprofit will break ground on affordable housing developmentThe Apopka Chief
July 7, 2023
Hannibal Square Community Land Trust (HSCLT) will break ground on a 24-townhome development in Apopka. The new development, called Cornerstone at Sixth, will provide 24 permanently affordable…
Independence Day fireworksThe Apopka Chief
July 7, 2023
Fireworks filled the sky at the Apopka amphitheater to cap the city’s July Fourth Celebration on Tuesday, July 4. Musical guest My Generation entertained the crowd…
Blue-winged tealThe Apopka Chief
July 7, 2023
This blue-winged teal is one of several wildlife that call Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive home. Located on the Lake Apopka North Shore, the drive is free…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
If you try your luck in lakes, river, be aware of the heatThe Apopka Chief
July 7, 2023
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July. I know my family did. We had the all-American meal of hot dogs and hamburgers, and…