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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
January 13, 2023
A big win over the Horizon Hawks broke a three-game skid for the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team.
The Apopka Chief
January 13, 2023
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce and the Apopka community celebrated the grand opening of the OneBlood donor center in Apopka on Wednesday, January 11.
The Apopka Chief
January 13, 2023
Apopka girls basketball coach Brittany Hardy talks with Asia Jones during a break in the action.
The Apopka Chief
January 12, 2023
January 27, 2023 Andrew Halecky Jr., 93, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 17, 2023.  Mr. Halecky was born on December 5, 1929, in Yonkers,…
The Apopka Chief
January 6, 2023
On December 27, 2022, the 2023 officers of Orange Lodge No.36 F&AM of Apopka were installed into their positions.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
January 6, 2023
Hello Folks, A new year has begun and I sure hope it is better than 2022. We have lots of new water from the hurricanes, and…
The Apopka Chief
January 6, 2023
Lowell E. Swanberg, known throughout the Apopka community for volunteering in many ways, passed December 20.
The Apopka Chief
January 6, 2023
Dream Lake Elementary School has unveiled its newest mural created over winter break: a mural welcoming students, families, and visitors to Dream Lake Elementary as a…
The Apopka Chief
January 6, 2023
A great blue heron shows its reflection in the water as it rests, looking out onto the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive recently.
The Apopka Chief
January 6, 2023
Columbus quarterback Alberto Mendoza has to throw the ball over the outstretched arms of Malik Nicholson (2) and Rashad Watson. See page 7
Clay Springs teacher gets award for STEM educationThe Apopka Chief
October 28, 2022
A five-year teacher with OCPS, including two years at Clay Springs, Kathryn Wiltrout has made STEM education a large component of her curriculum.
Police department swears in two new officersThe Apopka Chief
October 28, 2022
The Apopka Police Department added two new officers to its police force with a swearing-in ceremony on Friday, October 14, at Apopka City Hall. Their starting…
School hosts Hispanic Cultural ProgramThe Apopka Chief
October 28, 2022
The program was jointly initiated by our school SEL Committee and our Principal Charles Jackson. See page 4B for more Chief Junior news.
Blue Darters sweep district bowling championshipsThe Apopka Chief
October 28, 2022
History was made among the Apopka Blue Darters’ bowling teams at Bowlero Lanes.
Blue Darters will host SeminoleThe Apopka Chief
October 28, 2022
Apopka and Seminole were supposed to play the first district contest of the season for both teams, but thanks to Hurricane Ian, the teams will play…
Is winning TD drive sign of things to come?The Apopka Chief
October 28, 2022
Could this season’s experience and maturity be starting to pay off for the Apopka Blue Darters football team, especially for its offense? See photos on page…
Mustangs still fighting for playoff lifeThe Apopka Chief
October 28, 2022
The Wekiva Mustangs still have the opportunity to force their way into the playoff picture after the contest against Jones. See photos on page 7B.
Rock Springs Realty delivers excellent service, whether you’re buying or sellingThe Apopka Chief
October 21, 2022
When you’re looking to buy or sell a home anywhere in the Apopka area, you need to find a REALTORTM with integrity, years of experience, and…
Three Congregations Working in Harmony Under One RoofThe Apopka Chief
October 21, 2022
What you’re reading is an advertisement for Graceworx Community Church. Paradoxically, sometimes the best way to promote one’s own congregation is to do a little promotion for…
Apopka Rising First Friday eventThe Apopka Chief
October 21, 2022
Daniel Webster, U.S. representative for Florida’s 11th congressional district (center), was a guest at the Apopka Rising First Friday event on Friday, October 7, at the…