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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 16, 2022
Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley (r) administers oath of office to Christian “Chris” Cruz as a new officer at Apopka City Hall on Thursday, December 8.
The Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
The Blue Darters (11-3) and Explorers (13-1) have split their two previous meetings in state-title games.
The Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
On Wednesday, December 7, the Post Office celebrated 35 years of public service to the Apopka community on Park Avenue.  The current postmaster is Shalain Williams…
The Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
Michael Dwight Warren., a well-known pastor in Apopka and the Central Florida community, transitioned on December 7 at Advent Hospital, Orlando. He was the beloved pastor…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
I know y’all have heard me say how much I love cooler weather, right. Well, this weekend I’m gonna get what I asked for and then…
The Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
Hydradry held a ribbon cutting at its new location at 203 West St., Apopka, on December 1. Pictured (l-r) are Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson assisting Mark…
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December 16, 2022
Three Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka board members were honored with special national Sertoma lifetime achievement awards at a luncheon on Friday, December 9, at The…
The Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters girls wrestling team, led by coach Bruce McMillian (back row, far left) placed second in a 32-team tournament.
The Apopka Chief
December 16, 2022
Jeff Rolson has been head coach of the Darters for four seasons now and this will be the third time his team.
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December 16, 2022
The Foliage Sertoma Club announced the winners of its 46th year for the Apopka Christmas Parade. Awards will be given at the City Council meeting on…
AHS Homecoming CourtThe Apopka Chief
September 30, 2022
Apopka High School introduces its Homecoming Court. The homecoming game is on Thursday, October 6, when  Apopka plays Olympia. Game time is 7 p.m.
Business After HoursThe Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
El Castillo Dulcería y Artesanías host the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours networking event on Thursday, September 15. The store, which specializes in…
For over 34 years, A.O.K. Tire Mart has helped keep families safe on the roadThe Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
With the new school year in full swing, and fall just around the corner, you’ll notice shorter days, cooler temperatures, and more time spent on the…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
It’s been kinda slow again this week…The Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
Hello Folks, I hope you are lookin’ forward to the weekend and getting’ on the water and doin’ a little fishin.’ Kyle at Bitter’s B&T reports…
City kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with event, proclamationThe Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
Presented by the city’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee, this event included Hispanic music and dancers, food, arts and crafts, community groups, and more.
Miss Apopka Competition now open to contestant applicationsThe Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
Young women ages 19 through 26 throughout the greater Central Florida area are invited to register to compete.
What a profileThe Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
Visitors of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive can get a more upclose view of various creatures such as this white ibis on the weekend. The drive…
MetroPlan Orlando previews traffic study meetingThe Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
The public had the opportunity to learn more and give input on the proposed designs for Rock Springs Road and Sandpiper Street.
Wekiva vs West OrangeThe Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
Not even a steady rain affected re-finding the temperament and inclination on a consistent basis.
Daunting two-week schedule ahead for the Blue DartersThe Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
These two games will be critical to the Blue Darters’ success this season.