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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 10, 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
February 10, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters girls soccer team defeated the East Ridge twice in five days. In the picture, the team celebrates the district title, showing off…
The Apopka Chief
February 9, 2023
February 24, 2023 Jorge Velazquez Roman, 72, of Apopka, Florida passed away on February 18, 2023.  Mr. Velazquez Roman was born on December 14, 1950 to…
The Apopka Chief
February 3, 2023
Pastor Jim Coffin will begin a new weekly sermon series on Saturday, February 11, at Graceworx Community Church. The series will run through June. Titled Kings, Prophets…
The Apopka Chief
February 3, 2023
Greater Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes Passionity Steak and Sushi Bar, 2107 E Semoran Blvd., Apopka, with a grand opening ribbon cutting. Members of the…
The Apopka Chief
February 3, 2023
The AFD won the bragging rights for first place. They received the top prize. As runners-up, the Apopka Police Department (APD) received a check to go…
The Apopka Chief
February 3, 2023
Authorities are searching for suspects involved in the fatal shooting of Travis Rashard Grubbs.
The Apopka Chief
February 3, 2023
Hosted by actor Dean Cain during Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the film premiere included introductions by Dean himself; Jason Campbell, president of JC Films Studios; and…
The Apopka Chief
February 3, 2023
Apopka goalie Hayden Koscicki (r) defends the goal as an East Ridge player gets the ball into the keeper box. See more photos on page 5B.
The Apopka Chief
February 3, 2023
MacKenzie Meyerer kicks the ball past an Evans player during District 7A-3 quarterfinal round game. See more photos on page 4B.
Freemasons donate turkeysThe Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
The Freemasons of Orange Lodge No.36 in Apopka donated turkeys to the First Baptist Church of Apopka for the ninth year in a row. The Apopka Lodge…
Residents still want answers for floodingThe Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
Residents demanded that the city comes up with a more tangible solution for the continuing Clear Lake flooding.
Delegates visit city of ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
In the November 18 issue of The Apopka Chief had a typographical mistake. The caption should have read: On Tuesday, November 8 (Election Day), eight young…
Over 200 people attend fourth Apopka Community Trust galaThe Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
Keynote speaker, former KGB sleeper spy Jack Barsky, gave the audience insight into his life of espionage as well as the historical context of his life.
Otter gets down in the dirtThe Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
This otter gets down and dirty at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on Friday, November 18. The drive is a one-way, 11-mile drive meandering through the…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
This Thanksgivin’ weekend is a great time to take family fishin’The Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
Hello Folks, I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgivin’. I hope you and your family were blessed and thankful for all the things we get…
Wekiva boys basketball team has plenty of experienceThe Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
Eight players with significant varsity and playoff experience from last season are on the Wekiva Mustangs 2022-23 boys basketball roster.
Caruso bowls them over for state titlesThe Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
The expected hush fell over the spectators as Richard Caruso stepped onto the approach and grabbed the ball.
Blue Darters will host Lake Mary in Class 4M, Region 1 finalThe Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
Having Apopka and Lake Mary meeting in the Region 4M-1 final, is probably a surprise to many who follow high school football in the area.
Baseball players sign college papersThe Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
Three Apopka Blue Darter baseball seniors signed their respective national letters of intent to play college baseball on Wednesday, November 16. Signing were, (seated, l-r), Anthony…