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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.

The Apopka Chief
July 28, 2023
The Rotary Club of Apopka had its first community service event of the new Rotary year at Northside Church of Apopka. Read more on page 10A.
The Apopka Chief
July 28, 2023
The Apopka City Council recognized the Apopka High School boys bowling team at the council meeting for winning its second national championship, a feat the team…
The Apopka Chief
July 28, 2023
Representatives of Orlando Health and Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce take time to pose in front of one of the murals created in June. The murals…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
July 28, 2023
Hello Folks, I hope everyone is havin’ a great week and, hopefully, you got a chance to do some fishin’ over the weekend. Kyle at Bitter’s Bait…
The Apopka Chief
July 28, 2023
Former Apopka Blue Darter defensive lineman Jalen Carter (facing camera), now with the Philadelphia Eagles, hugs Apopka High football coach Jeff Rolson Saturday, July 22, when…
The 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…
The Apopka Chief
July 28, 2023
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,…
The Apopka Chief
July 21, 2023
Most Florida home and business owners are familiar with the damage that can come from severe storms.  If not, it’s important to brush up on the…
The Apopka Chief
July 21, 2023
 Schroeder Dental Group wants to ensure that every patient has a positive experience during every visit. Their office is bright, clean, and relaxing. There is no…
The Apopka Chief
July 21, 2023
Petty Officer 3rd Class Rodney Salomon, a native of Apopka, is serving aboard USS Winston S. Churchill, a U.S. Navy warship operating out of Mayport. Read…
J&K Automotive is a company you can trust for honest and convenient auto repair servicesThe Apopka Chief
May 5, 2023
Honest Auto Repairs with a smile. If you’ve faced “hidden” charges or been talked into unnecessary service work, then J&K Automotive, Inc. is for you. They…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
It’s been windy all over Central Florida as anglers try to make up for lost timeThe Apopka Chief
May 5, 2023
Hello Folks, Well, it was a little windy over the weekend and that kept some anglers off the water. Hopefully, this week the wind will settle…
State tennis, NFL draft, district tourneys are all in newsThe Apopka Chief
May 5, 2023
“I definitely feel like I played my best,” Novoa said of the state tournament.
Apopka High baseball, softball participating in postseasonThe Apopka Chief
May 5, 2023
Apopka’s Riley Ford throws from her knees during the Blue Darters’ 9-8 District 7A-4 tournament against the Lake Mary Rams. See more photos on page 1B.
Wekiva’a baseball season ends in district tournamentThe Apopka Chief
May 5, 2023
The best season in a decade has ended for the Wekiva Mustangs baseball team. Wekiva finished the season with an overall record of 19-7, the second-best…
May Obituaries 2023The Apopka Chief
May 4, 2023
May 26, 2023 LOUIS MITCHELL MITROVICH, 56, of Apopka, Florida passed away on May 16, 2023. Mr. Mitrovich was born on August 07, 1966 in Detroit,…
Freedom Tire & Automotive provides professional and affordable service for your vehicleThe Apopka Chief
April 28, 2023
For most people, vehicles hold the utmost importance in their day-to-day activities: work, shopping, school, extracurricular activities, church, eating out, going to the movies, doctor’s appointments,…
Online school takes field trip to Wekiwa Springs State ParkThe Apopka Chief
April 28, 2023
Staff and 119 students from the online school, Florida Connections Academy, had a field trip to the Wekiwa Springs State Park. Read more on page 8A.
FSU student soon to graduateThe Apopka Chief
April 28, 2023
Skyler Miller, daughter of Cory and Melody Miller and granddaughter of Dennis and Patti Bankson, will be graduating from Florida State University with a degree in…
Petition to recall Nelson as mayor is launchedThe Apopka Chief
April 28, 2023
A petition was initiated to recall Bryan Nelson as mayor on the grounds of, among the reasons, refusing to hold anyone accountable for the death of…