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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
February 24, 2023
The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) will be conducting maintenance at the Lake Apopka North Shore property. During this time, the McDonald Canal Boat Ramp, the…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
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February 24, 2023
Hello Folks, It’s just a great time to be a Florida resident. The weather is beautiful, the fishin’ is pretty good, and if you want to…
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February 24, 2023
Workplace Screening Intelligence offers drug testing,  healthcare employee titer  screening including the new Transferrin Gold TB test – a one step lab test in place of…
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February 24, 2023
Those who know Williams and his coaching style, it’s not so much about the wins and losses as it is about the process to get there.…
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February 24, 2023
As soon as the referee released the ball for the opening tip-off against the Palm Bay Heritage Panthers, no doubts went unanswered. Read more on page…
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February 24, 2023
A dominate victory over the Viera Hawks in a Region 6A-2 semifinal contest has advanced the Wekiva Mustangs boys basketball team to the Region 6A-2 final.…
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February 24, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters baseball team got the 2023 season off to a successful start, but not before going to extra innings. See more photos on…
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February 24, 2023
Apopka wrestler Nehemie Gregoire (c) won the regional 135 lbs. weight classification at Osceola High in Kissimmee, qualifying her for the state wrestling tournament that will…
The Apopka Chief
February 24, 2023
Jaelyn Diller is all smiles after slapping a run-scoring single during a game with Ponchatoula High from Louisiana in the season opener for the Blue Darters.…
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February 17, 2023
There has been a lot of chatter about natural gas stoves lately, with some even suggesting that they should be banned from homes because of studies…
Apopka pastor dies, leaves a legacy of biblical leadershipThe Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
Michael Dwight Warren., a well-known pastor in Apopka and the Central Florida community, transitioned on December 7 at Advent Hospital, Orlando. He was the beloved pastor…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Cooler weather headed to Central Florida this weekendThe Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
I know y’all have heard me say how much I love cooler weather, right. Well, this weekend I’m gonna get what I asked for and then…
Hydradry gets ribbon cuttingThe Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
Hydradry held a ribbon cutting at its new location at 203 West St., Apopka, on December 1. Pictured (l-r) are Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson assisting Mark…
Foliage Sertoma Club honors three board membersThe Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
Three Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka board members were honored with special national Sertoma lifetime achievement awards at a luncheon on Friday, December 9, at The…
Apopka girls wrestling finishes second in 32-team eventThe Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters girls wrestling team, led by coach Bruce McMillian (back row, far left) placed second in a 32-team tournament.
State-title games becoming routine for Blue DartersThe Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
Jeff Rolson has been head coach of the Darters for four seasons now and this will be the third time his team.
Apopka Christmas Parade units step off in its 46th yearThe Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
The Foliage Sertoma Club announced the winners of its 46th year for the Apopka Christmas Parade. Awards will be given at the City Council meeting on…
Chamber’s best in businessThe Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
The 2022 Apopka Chamber Business Awards, which spotlight the best in the city’s business community, took place at the Hilton Garden Inn Apopka City Center in…
Blue Darters down Lake Buena Vista, 58-40The Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
Several Blue Darters, including Philip Tepper (r), and at least one Lake Buena Vista player scramble for the ball.