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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
November 25, 2022
The expected hush fell over the spectators as Richard Caruso stepped onto the approach and grabbed the ball.
The Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
Having Apopka and Lake Mary meeting in the Region 4M-1 final, is probably a surprise to many who follow high school football in the area.
The Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
Three Apopka Blue Darter baseball seniors signed their respective national letters of intent to play college baseball on Wednesday, November 16. Signing were, (seated, l-r), Anthony…
The Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
The event features teams from Orange County’s Metro Conference against foes from all around Central Florida with many of the top high school boys basketball teams…
The Apopka Chief
November 25, 2022
Against the Winter Park Wildcats, the Blue Darters absolutely had their way against a defense that had recorded five shutouts this season. See more photos on…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
November 18, 2022
Hello Folks, Welcome cooler weather. We are getting’ some cooler weather and I don’t know about y’all but I love it. I got to a point over the…
The Apopka Chief
November 18, 2022
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10147 hosted its annual Veterans Day event at the Apopka Community Center/VFW Building on Friday, November 11. As part of…
The Apopka Chief
November 18, 2022
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, November 15, for First Apopka Tag Agency. The agency offers services such as tag…
The Apopka Chief
November 18, 2022
Before taking his oath, Becker emphasized his commitment to Apopka as an elected official.
The Apopka Chief
November 18, 2022
The drive was closed last week due to safety concerns, including a downed powerline.
Ribbon is cut for new schoolThe Apopka Chief
August 26, 2022
The Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed its newest member, Amazing Hope School Academy, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, August 24. The school is…
Becker back on City Council as winner of Seat 3 in electionThe Apopka Chief
August 26, 2022
Former City Commissioner Kyle Becker is back on the City Council.
Bankson wins GOP nod for House Rep. District 39 raceThe Apopka Chief
August 26, 2022
Bankson, a pastor, beat out attorney Charles Hart and Randy Ross.
Moore secures second term as county commissionerThe Apopka Chief
August 26, 2022
Moore, who has served as District 2 commissioner since 2018, is a licensed real estate agent and previously served as Orange County School Board District 7…
Ground breaks for $3.4M-Harmon Road extensionThe Apopka Chief
August 26, 2022
The project, which will be funded with transportation impact fees, will extend Harmon Road.
Looking for a Congregation? Graceworx Church May Be What You’re Looking ForThe Apopka Chief
August 26, 2022
When you drive down a street in Apopka and pass by a lovely church building, do you ever say to yourself: “What might their worship services…
Visit King Buffet Chinese Restaurant when you want a fast and delicious lunch or dinnerThe Apopka Chief
August 26, 2022
Schools in session! If you find yourself shuffling between a full-time job, getting your family to their extracurricular school activities, and need a fast lunch or…
Master Muffler & Brake Center knows that car maintenance is crucial to avoid breakdownsThe Apopka Chief
August 19, 2022
You’ve invested thousands of dollars in your vehicle, so you want to be sure to maintain your vehicle properly. This is not the only reason to…
Need testing for travel? Workplace Screening Intelligence is a local full-service laboratory for your testing needsThe Apopka Chief
August 19, 2022
Workplace Screening Intelligence offers drug testing and COVID-19 screening for employers, employees, and the public. Plus, they offer drug testing at over 15,000 collection sites in…
Church gives 364 visitors back-to-school supplies at summer eventThe Apopka Chief
August 19, 2022
Ministerios Getsemani Church had a community outreach where congregants supplied backpacks and school supplies for 364 visitors. Read more on page 7A.