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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 9, 2023
Perhaps training taking place during the summer months is of the most value. The process of righting the end of the previous season for basketball teams…
The Apopka Chief
June 9, 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…
King Buffet Chinese Restaurant
The Apopka Chief
June 4, 2023
At King Buffet Chinese Restaurant, you will always find an abundant variety of fresh and delicious foods. You will also find their service to be top-notch…
The Apopka Chief
June 2, 2023
We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry companions, but being over-eager in hot weather can spell danger. Voted the…
The Apopka Chief
June 2, 2023
The Foliage Garden Club of Apopka installed officers for 2023-2024 at the May luncheon meeting. Gwen Carter FFGC District VII Director (far left) officiated at the…
The Apopka Chief
June 2, 2023
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the grand opening of Blue Jay Academy 4 Kidz at the school’s location, 229 E. Fifth St., Apopka. The…
The Apopka Chief
June 2, 2023
Rotary Club of Apopka supports AHS Speech and Debate Club for an event being held in June. John DeClue (l) a member of Rotary, is presenting…
The Apopka Chief
June 2, 2023
The city of Apopka and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10147 held a Memorial Day service at the Edgewood/Greenwood Cemetery. See more photos on…
The Apopka Chief
June 2, 2023
Hurricanes and tropical storms hit Florida almost every year, often causing damage to homes and landscapes. You can help protect your home or business by making…
The Apopka Chief
June 2, 2023
An elderly Apopka woman, Jay Ruth Sheppard, with disabilities who had been missing for nearly three weeks was recovered.
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Celebrates Natural Gas Utility Workers’ DayThe Apopka Chief
March 17, 2023
Every year on March 18th, we at Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) show appreciation for the hard work and dedication our natural gas utility workers…
Central Florida Audiology notes hearing loss is not just an ear problemThe Apopka Chief
March 17, 2023
Hearing loss can be challenging enough with its profound effect on communication and quality of life, but did you know it can accompany other chronic conditions…
Duran named 2022 Firefighter of YearThe Apopka Chief
March 17, 2023
Austin Duran joined the fire department as a Fire Explorer while in high school.
Planning Commission board member retires after 8 yearsThe Apopka Chief
March 17, 2023
Linda Laurendeau was presented a proclamation and flowers by Mayor Bryan Nelson at the meeting honoring her hard work and volunteering efforts to the community.
An eye on an ibisThe Apopka Chief
March 17, 2023
This glossy ibis forages for food at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive recently. The entrance gate to the wildlife drive is located at 2850 Lust Rd.,…
Masons clean up roadsThe Apopka Chief
March 17, 2023
The Masons have been doing a lot lately in the Apopka community.  The brothers of Orange Lodge No. 36 Masonic Lodge in Apopka believe in service…
Fair and car show have gorgeous weatherThe Apopka Chief
March 17, 2023
Saturday, March 11, was a wonderful day for Apopka’s annual fair and car show which was enjoyed by the many visitors. See more photos on page…
AHS baseball only sports activity during spring breakThe Apopka Chief
March 17, 2023
Coach Bobby Brewer has his team playing in an event at The First Academy, which is affiliated with the First Baptist Church of Orlando. See more…
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Specks bitin’ in Harris ChainThe Apopka Chief
March 17, 2023
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