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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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April 14, 2023
Jada Studenc, a current University of Central Florida (UCF) student will represent Apopka in the Miss Florida USA competition next month in Miami.
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April 14, 2023
Pitcher Sarah Sosa keeps her eyes on the plate as she fires the ball during the Conference West Division tournament against Ocoee.
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April 14, 2023
After Brady Roberts’ (r) running catch in deep right-center field that saved multiple runs in the fifth inning, he’s met with congratulations from Anthony DeVita.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
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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…
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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.…
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April 14, 2023
Devon Bolling slams the ball for the Apopka Blue Darters during the game on Tuesday, April 11
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
Gather and GrowThe Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce conducted its first Gather and Grow installment of 2023 at the Hilton Garden Inn at the Apopka City Center on…
Soaring to new heights at Wildlife DriveThe Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
This bald eagle soars through the air over the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on Friday, January 20. The entrance gate to the wildlife drive is located…
Apopka girls play Eustis ahead of postseasonThe Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
Michaela Moss looks toward the bucket as she prepares to shoot the ball.
Postseason begins soon for soccer, basketball teamsThe Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
The postseason is rapidly approaching for winter sports as the district tournaments started this week past press time. Read more on page 3B.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Speck fishin’ should remain strong despite some cooler weatherThe Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
Hello Folks, We have some cooler weather comin’ our way this weekend. I’m sure that’s goin’ to affect the fishin’ just a little. The good news…
Lyman tourney title focuses Darters on postseason successThe Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
The postseason begins with the Metro Conference championship meet and the goal is within reach.
Mustangs versus TrojansThe Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
The Wekiva Mustangs boys basketball team played Metro Conference foe Evans High at the Evans gym. See more photos on page 4B.
Darters trying to get through tough stretchThe Apopka Chief
January 27, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team is coming toward the end of an incredibly tough seven-game stretch that has featured some of the top teams…
The Good News Club at Wekiwa Springs Baptist Church is an exciting time for kids!The Apopka Chief
January 20, 2023
Does anyone know what time it is? This is always the opening for Wekiwa Springs Baptist Church’s (WSBC) Good News Club to begin. The kids then…
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District – Here We Grow AgainThe Apopka Chief
January 20, 2023
With 2022 officially in the books and the New Year underway, we at Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) are looking forward to the year ahead…