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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 23, 2022
Northwest Orange Republican Women Federated (NORWF) board members for 2023 were installed by Officiant Mayor Bryan Nelson on Thursday, December 15. The installation was performed at…
The Apopka Chief
December 23, 2022
Apopka Pop Warner 14U team was recognized at the Wednesday, December 21 city council meeting for winning a 2022 National Championship.
The Apopka Chief
December 23, 2022
At the Wednesday night, December 21, city council meeting the Apopka High School boys bowling team received a special recognition for winning a 16th state title.
The Apopka Chief
December 23, 2022
On Sunday, December 11, 50 families from Apopka area Elementary Schools were hosted at the Elks Lodge for the annual Elks/Sertoma Christmas Food and Toy Event.…
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December 23, 2022
Local artist Melissa Velazquez Felix donated an original pencil drawing of the famous image depicting the flag raising by six U.S. Marines on Iwo Jima for…
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December 23, 2022
Take a ride around Apopka this weekend and enjoy the many houses decorated with the spirit of Christmas. This Apopka home displays Santa and his reindeer…
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December 23, 2022
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 and the city of Apopka hosted the community’s Wreaths Across America ceremony.
The Apopka Chief
December 23, 2022
With their Apopka Blue Darters teammates close behind them, Apopka’s Jordan Wright and D’Andre Middlebrooks bring in the Apopka High flag and United States flag, respectively,…
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December 23, 2022
The Apopka Police Department (APD) has been hosting its annual Shop With a Cop event for 10 straight nights at the Apopka Walmart Supercenter on South…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
December 23, 2022
Hello Folks, I hope you are ready for Christmas this comin’ weekend. It might be a little cold to go fishin’, but I’m sure you are…
Properly maintaining your vehicle can help ensure its dependability and increase fuel efficiencyThe Apopka Chief
October 7, 2022
Vehicles are an important part of our daily lives. They can be trusted and true for years on end as we drive to school, work, and…
Sertoman of the YearThe Apopka Chief
October 7, 2022
Lorena Potter, president of Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka, presented its highest award for members, The Sertoman of the Year for 2021-2022, to Frances Portalatin for…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Avoid St. Johns River until water subsidesThe Apopka Chief
October 7, 2022
Hello Folks, I hope and pray your family survived the storm. There are a lot of people who suffered some damage and quite a few folks who lost…
Despite floods and debris, city weathers through Hurricane IanThe Apopka Chief
October 7, 2022
Mayor Bryan Nelson gave an update of Hurricane Ian and its impact on the city of Apopka.
Former KGB spy is keynote speaker at November trust galaThe Apopka Chief
October 7, 2022
Jack Barsky will speak at the John Land Apopka Community Trust Gala. The event includes dinner, cash bar and a sizable silent auction.
Jerk festival to spice up amphitheater with foodThe Apopka Chief
October 7, 2022
Florida Jerk Festival features live reggae, soca, and Caribbean food.
Yellowstone, Grand Teton trip was as grand as expectedThe Apopka Chief
October 7, 2022
We both enjoyed both parks, but I must say that I enjoyed Yellowstone more than I thought I would. See photos on page 3B.
Thankfully, we didn’t catch the brunt of Hurricane IanThe Apopka Chief
October 7, 2022
Thanks to Hurricane Ian, high school football teams around the state have had their seasons turned upside down. Read more on page 2B.
Mustangs to host Edgewater in postponed gameThe Apopka Chief
October 7, 2022
Hurricane Ian’s impact was felt even among the high school football schedule.
Blue Darters practice after delays brought by Hurricane IanThe Apopka Chief
October 7, 2022
Defensive line coach Matt Anderson watches as players go through their drills during the first practice after Hurricane Ian.