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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
June 30, 2023
A marsh rabbit surveys his area recently along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive located on the North Shore of Lake Apopka. The drive is free and…
A large lake is surrounded by greenery, with a road in the background.
The Apopka Chief
June 30, 2023
In his update from the Florida Legislature’s 2023 session, state Rep. Doug Bankson told the Apopka City Council that the state budget has more than $10…
The Apopka Chief
June 30, 2023
A proposed car wash again met opposition at a meeting of the city’s Development Review Committee (DRC), while an apartment complex that has been controversial and…
The Apopka Chief
June 30, 2023
Behind-the-scenes paperwork continues in downtown Apopka where the four owners of Propagate Social House downtown on Fifth Avenue plan to open up a food hall where…
The Apopka Chief
June 30, 2023
Apopka Little League 10-12 All-Stars took on Dr. Phillips All-Stars on Friday, June 23, during the All-Star playoffs. See more photos on page 3B.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
June 30, 2023
Hello Folks, Well, we finally got some rain and, boy, did we need it. The lakes were gettin’ kinda low and I know Lake Monroe really…
The Apopka Chief
June 30, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters’ purpose for competing was to re-establish itself as the preeminent force in the sport of bowling.
The Apopka Chief
June 30, 2023
Are you curious to know if purchasing a new construction home is a better deal and value than a resale home? When you’re exploring these options,…
The Apopka Chief
June 30, 2023
Hannah King graduated from Apopka High in 2017. She spent her college basketball time living through COVID, at Iona University in New Rochelle, New York. Matt…
The Apopka Chief
June 23, 2023
For over 60 years, we at Lake Apopka Natural Gas District have prided ourselves on the safe, clean, and reliable delivery of natural gas as an…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Rain is definitely needed throughout all Central FloridaThe Apopka Chief
April 14, 2023
Hello Folks, I sure hope you had a great Easter weekend, and you celebrated with your church and family that He is Risen. My family and…
Apopka High’s Alyssa Novoa plays for district tennis titleThe Apopka Chief
April 14, 2023
Alyssa Novoa played against Jessica Maras, her Lake Mary opponent for the district title in the District 4A-3 tournament held at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs.…
Apopka Blue Darters versus Wekiva Mustangs in boys volleyballThe Apopka Chief
April 14, 2023
Devon Bolling slams the ball for the Apopka Blue Darters during the game on Tuesday, April 11
Changing driving habits and vehicle maintenance can help reduce your gas costsThe Apopka Chief
April 14, 2023
You’ve seen it at the gas pump… gas prices are rising. And if you’re in the market for a new or used vehicle, you’ll find car…
AHS boys lacrosse battle Ocoee in district playoff contestThe Apopka Chief
April 14, 2023
Samuel Nuebel tries to gain control of the ball during Apopka’s district tournament playoff with the Ocoee Knights. See more photos on page 3B.
Medical facility cuts ribbonThe Apopka Chief
April 7, 2023
On Friday, March 31, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon for Casillas Medical and Wellness, located at 1706 E. Semoran Blvd. Board-certified family…
Since 1988, A.O.K. Tire Mart has been a local, family-owned and operated businessThe Apopka Chief
April 7, 2023
Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. Summer is the season for beaches, barbecues, and breakdowns. Even though summer usually means fun, the…
Vote ends City Council meetingThe Apopka Chief
April 7, 2023
Both votes arrived late at night, basically capping an 8-hour, 20-minute meeting held at Apopka City Hall.
Miss Apopka’s portraitThe Apopka Chief
April 7, 2023
Miss Apopka Sarah Sarver unveils her portrait at the Wednesday, April 5, City Council meeting at Apopka City Hall. With her are (l to r) Mayor…
Art & Foliage Festival will be held soonThe Apopka Chief
April 7, 2023
Mayor Bryan Nelson read a proclamation for the Apopka Art and Foliage Festival at the City Council meeting at Apopka City Hall.