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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
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…
The 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…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
March 17, 2023
Hello Folks, I hope you had a great weekend and, hopefully, you got a chance to go fishin’. Last week, the specks were bitin’ in the…
The Apopka Chief
March 10, 2023
J & K Automotive, Inc. understands that, in challenging economic times, there are things that might take precedence over car repairs and services. But think long…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
March 10, 2023
Hello Folks, We have some cooler weather headin’ our way and that’s a good thing here in the month of March. We have been settin’ some…
The Apopka Chief
March 10, 2023
On February 25, the Brothers of Orange Lodge No. 36, Apopka’s Masonic Lodge, joined with Apopka Serves to help beautify Apopka High School. Apopka Serves does…
The Apopka Chief
March 10, 2023
Propagate Social House co-owners announced at a Friday, March 3, press conference that it will transform the former Hall’s Feed Store site into another restaurant and…
The Apopka Chief
March 10, 2023
The Apopka Youth Council (AYC) addressed the issue of mental health among teens in a bid to destigmatize the topic in its Teen Mental Health Town…
The Apopka Chief
March 10, 2023
For 23 years, when spring comes, the feeling of “that time of the year” pervades the Apopka area as the Apopka Fair draws near.
The Apopka Chief
March 10, 2023
Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinney (forefront) swears in the following officers at City Hall: Amanda Merrill, Brendan Tomlin, Ruister Jose Acevedo and Kenny Lucas (l-r).
AHS football team dedicates weightroom to late Phil KingThe Apopka Chief
December 30, 2022
A fundraising project of about 3-1/2 years came to completion this month when the Apopka Blue Darters football team opened its refurbished weightroom and named the…
Christmas a joy for kids thanks to Jalen CarterThe Apopka Chief
December 30, 2022
About 75 youngsters at the Boys and Girls Club in Apopka got a special Christmas surprise when they received gifts and pizza at an event put…
Girls wrestling still getting better at AHSThe Apopka Chief
December 30, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters girls wrestling team has demonstrated that the team is primed to take the next step.
Mustangs already have double-digit victoriesThe Apopka Chief
December 30, 2022
Scoring an average of 69.5 points while giving up 50.3, the Mustangs have been dominant far more often than not.
Wekiwa Springs Baptist Church is growing faith, friendships, and familiesThe Apopka Chief
December 23, 2022
For just a moment, forget everything you’ve ever thought of when it comes to church. Instead, picture a community of people who are striving together to…
Looking Back and Giving Thanks – Happy Holidays from Lake Apopka Natural Gas District!The Apopka Chief
December 23, 2022
With the holiday season upon us and the end of 2022 fast approaching, we at Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) are happy to say that…
Christmas parade heldThe Apopka Chief
December 23, 2022
On Saturday, December 10, the 46th annual Christmas parade sponsored by Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka and the City of Apopka was held. Over 80 entries…
Republican club installs new officersThe Apopka Chief
December 23, 2022
Northwest Orange Republican Women Federated (NORWF) board members for 2023 were installed by Officiant Mayor Bryan Nelson on Thursday, December 15. The installation was performed at…
Apopka Pop WarnerThe Apopka Chief
December 23, 2022
Apopka Pop Warner 14U team was recognized at the Wednesday, December 21 city council meeting for winning a 2022 National Championship.
AHS Boys BowlersThe Apopka Chief
December 23, 2022
At the Wednesday night, December 21, city council meeting the Apopka High School boys bowling team received a special recognition for winning a 16th state title.