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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.

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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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July 21, 2023
In 2015, if one were to tell Keetonia Wilson that in 2023 she would overcome hardship to become a proud homeowner she would not have believed…
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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.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
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July 21, 2023
Hello Folks, What a great week last week in Central Florida. BASS released its top 100 lakes in the United States. Florida had three lakes in…
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July 21, 2023
I’d like to congratulate former Wekiva pitcher Logan Gilbert for recording his first complete game as a Major League Baseball pitcher. This week’s former Blue Darter…
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July 21, 2023
The basic premise of the event is for the coaches to give their preview for the upcoming high school football season.
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July 21, 2023
Apopka Blue Darters football players are getting in their last workouts as they will take next week off.
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July 14, 2023
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July 14, 2023
Summer brings with it fun outdoor activities like lounging on the beach or by the pool, taking vacations, and a host of outdoor sports. But as…
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July 14, 2023
Mary Moore will celebrate her 100th birthday. Read more on page 5A.
City keeps upgrading cemetery, may raise plot feesThe Apopka Chief
April 28, 2023
So far, the upgrade of Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery has included completion of the repaving of the cemetery’s driveways, fencing installation, and process of procuring two new columbariums.
Wildlife Drive to celebrate 8th anniversaryThe Apopka Chief
April 28, 2023
Orange Audubon Society will celebrate eight years of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive’s opening at the drive. The event is free, and no reservations are necessary.
More action from Apopka High baseballThe Apopka Chief
April 28, 2023
Apopka second baseman Jeremy Pabon reaches down to put the tag on a Lake Buena Vista runner on during the game.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
After sickness, great to be back as fishin’ in our area is pretty goodThe Apopka Chief
April 28, 2023
Hello Folks, Well, it’s great to be back. My wife and I got the flu and it was kinda tough. Things are almost normal and it’s…
Wekiva’s McCoy fires perfect game against Central Florida ChristianThe Apopka Chief
April 28, 2023
One of the more impressive achievements in sports is a perfect game in baseball. Wekiva’s Zion McCoy joined the ranks of pitchers to throw a perfect…
Alyssa Novoa makes her mark at state tennis tournamentThe Apopka Chief
April 28, 2023
Apopka Blue Darters girls tennis star Alyssa Novoa, who is only a junior, won her state quarterfinal match getting off to a great start. See more…
Darters begin work toward ‘23 season with spring practiceThe Apopka Chief
April 28, 2023
Losing only four starters on each side of the ball, the Apopka Blue Darters football team will be looking for depth throughout the lineup and improvement…
Park Avenue Animal Hospital offers helpful hints to protect pets from fleas and ticksThe Apopka Chief
April 21, 2023
Since 2008, Park Avenue Animal Hospital has been providing a wide variety of services to keep your furry, four-legged friends in the best of health. With…
Freemasons aid Special OlympicsThe Apopka Chief
April 21, 2023
Orange Lodge No. 36 was honored to aid the Special Olympics Regional Summer Games at Apopka High School by providing the concessions for the participants of…
Proclamation read for Denim DayThe Apopka Chief
April 21, 2023
Mayor Bryan Nelson presented a proclamation to Lui Damiani, executive director of the Victim Service Center of Central Florida, commemorating Wednesday, April 26, as Denim Day.…