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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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February 17, 2023
Key Club of Apopka is made up of youth from Apopka High School. The club held a service project on February 4 to help clean up…
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February 17, 2023
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February 17, 2023
In recognition of Black History Month, the Museum of the Apopkans unveiled its latest book project “Celebrating Legends of Apopka in Honor of Black History Month.”
The Apopka Chief
February 17, 2023
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce invited its members and non-members to organize the Chamber’s Hispanic Leadership Committee at San Miguel Mexican Grill. This was the…
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February 17, 2023
The information published in the February 10th edition of The Apopka Chief was incorrect. VFW Post 10147 presented its annual Community Service Awards at its luncheon…
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February 17, 2023
Two ospreys perch in their nest above the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is a one-way, 11-mile drive meandering through the eastern portion of the…
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February 17, 2023
Organized by the Rotary Club of Apopka Foundation, Inc. and supported by the City of Apopka, the Apopka Fair has taken its place among the institutions…
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February 17, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters girls lacrosse team began its 2023 season Monday, February 13, with a home match against the Winter Park Wildcats. See more on…
The Apopka Chief
February 17, 2023
Wekiva’s James Mixon, wrestling in the 285 lb. (Heavyweight) division, turns an opponent to his back. See more photos on page 4B.
The Apopka Chief
February 17, 2023
Except for the Wekiva boys basketball team as well as boys and girls wrestling teams, high school sports in our area have moved on to spring…
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With the holiday season upon us and the new year right around the corner, finances are top of mind for many. Resolutions begin to form as…
King Buffet Chinese Restaurant has been a local favorite for over 15 yearsThe Apopka Chief
December 9, 2022
There are three good reasons to celebrate the holidays at King Buffet Chinese Restaurant: less work in the kitchen, more spontaneity, and a restaurant with an…
Moore among four to take oath of office in Orange CountyThe Apopka Chief
December 9, 2022
Surrounded by hundreds of friends, family members and supporters, District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore and three others took the oath of office in front of the…
A friendly wagerThe Apopka Chief
December 9, 2022
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson, (r), and city attorney Michael Rodriguez shake hands to solidify a friendly wager the two have for the Class 4M state championship…
VFW earns awardThe Apopka Chief
December 9, 2022
The VFW Post 10147 and other organizations have sponsored Michael Hearts Academy’s Monthly Gathering and Dance for the past year. The VFW Post 10147 was honored…
Freemasons donate checkThe Apopka Chief
December 9, 2022
On Tuesday, November 29, in the Apopka Police Department building, the Freemasons of Orange Lodge No.36 F&AM delivered a check to the Apopka Police Department to…
Toy charity event raises moneyThe Apopka Chief
December 9, 2022
Forever Wishes, Inc. had its ninth annual fundraising event at the Tavern at Rock Springs Ridge helping raise money this year and donating thousands of more…
Budweiser Clydesdales come to townThe Apopka Chief
December 9, 2022
The Budweiser Clydesdales made a special appearance in downtown Apopka on Friday, December 2, seen here marching on Park Avenue. The Budweiser Clydesdales’ appearance was a…
Man arrestedThe Apopka Chief
December 9, 2022
A man, Michael Joseph Ancker, was arrested and charged with indecent exposure.
Award recipient, a retired teacher, served community for over 57 yearsThe Apopka Chief
December 9, 2022
Bill Arrowsmith (left) shakes hand with Arlen “Cosmo” Mizell who credits his lifelong devotion to community service to his parents and his faith.