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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.

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December 2, 2022
For many busy households, the holiday season is a time for family, friends, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Unfortunately, overgrown or dead tree…
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December 2, 2022
The holiday season is fast approaching and with it comes all the responsibilities of buying gifts, cooking meals, planning family gatherings, decorating and more. This year,…
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December 2, 2022
This week, electricians and city crew members prepared the park for the event.
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December 2, 2022
A circuit court judge ruled this week that the city of Apopka cannot restrict the type of housing in the Apopka City Center.
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December 2, 2022
This sparrow is one of many species that can be found at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is a one-way, 11-mile drive meandering through…
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December 2, 2022
Janiya Johnson (1) battles Osceola players for possession of the ball on Saturday, November 26. See more photos on page 4B.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
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December 2, 2022
Hello Folks, I hope you have recovered from your Thanksgivin’ feast and you are ready to go fishin’. I did some checkin’ this week to see…
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December 2, 2022
For the fourth straight season, the Apopka Blue Darters will play in the large-school state semifinals.
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December 2, 2022
Apopka’s 30 points were the second most scored by the Blue Darters this season. See more photos on page 8B.
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December 2, 2022
Apopka was led in scoring by Daren Leath with 11 points and Adam Bracy, who had 10.
Blue Darters looking to bounce back against DPThe Apopka Chief
September 9, 2022
With a formidable opponent in the Dr. Phillips Panthers set to visit Apopka’s Roger Williams Field, coach Jeff Rolson’s focus is not so much on the…
Mustangs versus KnightsThe Apopka Chief
September 9, 2022
Another football game between the Wekiva Mustangs and Ocoee Knights and another outcome decided by less than a touchdown.
Apopka must capitalize on all its scoring opportunitiesThe Apopka Chief
September 9, 2022
Outside of the lone touchdown in the third quarter, the two best opportunities to score came late in the second period and late in the fourth.
Apopka’s Rock Springs Realty delivers excellent service, whether you’re buying or sellingThe Apopka Chief
September 9, 2022
When you’re looking to buy or sell a home anywhere in the greater Apopka area, you need to find a REALTOR®  with integrity, years of experience,…
Wekiwa Springs Baptist Church is growing faith, friendships and familiesThe Apopka Chief
September 2, 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…
Farmers Insurance provides answers to frequently asked questions after a stormThe Apopka Chief
September 2, 2022
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Author signs book about local farmworkers at Museum of ApopkansThe Apopka Chief
September 2, 2022
At the Museum of the Apopkans on Friday, August 19, author Dale Slongwhite signed copies of her book “Fed Up: The High Costs of Cheap Food.”…
Orange County selects new chief technologies officer, effective Sept. 6The Apopka Chief
September 2, 2022
After an extensive search, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings is pleased to announce the hiring of Simone Babb as the new Chief Innovation and Emerging…
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September 2, 2022
Zach Hudson spoke at the Gather and Grow event at the Apopka Community Center/VFW Building on South Central Avenue in Apopka.
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September 2, 2022
Twin sisters Addie Swain (l) and Mary Bridges (r) recently celebrated their 90th birthday. Born on August 8 in Apopka as Addie and Mary White, the…