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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
December 30, 2022
Bringing the ball up the court for Apopka is Janiya  Johnson during the game against Ponte Vedra in the Bishop Moore tourney. See more photos on…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
December 30, 2022
Hello Folks, Well, it’s soon to be 2023 and another year is in the books. We have had some cold weather over the Christmas holidays, and…
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December 30, 2022
Bowl season is winding down for college football teams, but New Year’s weekend is a busy one with all the New Year’s Six bowls, plus a…
The 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…
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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…
The Apopka Chief
December 30, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters girls wrestling team has demonstrated that the team is primed to take the next step.
The 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.
The 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…
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…
The 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…
Nine women to vie for Miss Apopka crown on Saturday at Apopka HighThe Apopka Chief
October 14, 2022
With this year’s theme being “Inspired,” the competition will take place in the Apopka High School auditorium. See contestants on page 12A.
Getting a good footingThe Apopka Chief
October 14, 2022
The Wildlife Drive at the District’s Lake Apopka North Shore property remains closed to vehicles due to continuing wet conditions at the restoration area following Hurricane…
CNN reporter and whistleblower to speak at NORWFThe Apopka Chief
October 14, 2022
Cary Poarch took a satellite uplink technician contractor position at CNN’s Washington, D.C., bureau in June 2017. Read more on page 7A.
Homecoming game was great; Rashad Watson made sure!The Apopka Chief
October 14, 2022
I thought Apopka’s offense looked the best that it has this season.
Homecoming royaltyThe Apopka Chief
October 14, 2022
Kevin Beltran and Sharren Henry were crowned Apopka High School’s homecoming king and queen at the homecoming football game that was played Thursday, October 6 against…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Be careful when boating due to high water everywhereThe Apopka Chief
October 14, 2022
Hello Folks, All those folks are in our thoughts and prayers that are dealing with high water levels and floodin.’ The ramps in Orange County are still closed…
All too familiar: Blue Darters travel to face PatriotsThe Apopka Chief
October 14, 2022
In high school football rivalries, teams are familiar with each other and the outcome of the game usually comes down to one team executing better than…
Wekiva versus Windermere footballThe Apopka Chief
October 14, 2022
The Wekiva Mustangs status as a heavy favorite was never in doubt throughout the contest.
Mustangs play Edgewater in close gameThe Apopka Chief
October 14, 2022
The Wekiva Mustangs have been a part a local poll’s rankings for the entire season.
Golden KnightsThe Apopka Chief
October 7, 2022
By John Peery Correspondent When the UCF Knights football team takes the field Thursday, October 13, for a home game against the Temple Owls, the Golden…