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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 18, 2022
On Tuesday, November 8 (Election Day), eight young Macedonian delegates visited the city of Apopka as participation in the North Macedonia Election Exchange, which ran from…
The Apopka Chief
November 18, 2022
As the new Miss Apopka, Sarah Sarver wants to help creatives through her social impact initiative.
The Apopka Chief
November 18, 2022
The game was moved because the previous week’s playoff games were delayed due to Hurricane Nicole.
The Apopka Chief
November 18, 2022
No, the numbers weren’t out of sight, but I thought both the running game and passing game showed improvement. See more photos throughout Section B.
The Apopka Chief
November 18, 2022
The Blue Darters will host three days of the action that features teams from Orange County’s Metro Conference against foes from all around Central Florida.
The Apopka Chief
November 18, 2022
With 1:40 remaining in the game at approximately 8:20 pm, two rounds of gunfire were exchanged in the parking lot. See more photos throughout Section B.
The Apopka Chief
November 18, 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…
The Apopka Chief
November 11, 2022
“We are so excited for this phenomenal night across the state, and for the results of tonight’s race!” Bankson said.
The Apopka Chief
November 11, 2022
Happy Wekiva Mustang football players celebrate their 20-14 victory over hometown rival Apopka High on Friday, November 4, after being presented the Mayor’s Cup trophy by…
The Apopka Chief
November 11, 2022
Jack Barsky will also debunk the public misconception about life in espionage.
Exhibit now open at museumThe Apopka Chief
August 19, 2022
The Museum of the Apopkans opened a new exhibit celebrating the Farmworkers Association of Apopka and their stories, featuring the quilt work of a former farmworker…
Car show rescheduled for fallThe Apopka Chief
August 19, 2022
Launched by Lowell Swanberg, the car show is in its 21st year. The Rotary Club of Apopka presents the event.
FNGLA gives annual award at Highland ManorThe Apopka Chief
August 19, 2022
Richard “Rich” Kling was the 2022 recipient of the Gene A. Batson Award, given annually by the local chapter of the Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape…
Blue Darters hold final preseason practices this weekThe Apopka Chief
August 19, 2022
Blue Darters’ defensive line coach Matt Anderson (r) watches as players go through technique drills. See more photos on page 5B.
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State has grants available for high school fishing teamsThe Apopka Chief
August 19, 2022
Hello Folks, Back-to-school season is under way. Florida parents, teachers, and school staff can now apply for funding to support school fishin’ clubs for students. The…
It will take some time for Blue Darters to get up to speedThe Apopka Chief
August 19, 2022
It’s about that time as football season is getting cranked up at all levels. Read more on page 2B.
Mustangs travel to Pinellas Park for preseason contestThe Apopka Chief
August 19, 2022
Preseason Kickoff Classic football games provide teams with the first opportunity of measurement against a live opponent.
Darters host Osceola for preseasonThe Apopka Chief
August 19, 2022
For the Apopka Blue Darters and Kissimmee Osceola Kowboys, the preseason Kickoff Classic is the best time to face each other.
Apopka football coach Rolson claims Crying Towel titleThe Apopka Chief
August 19, 2022
As is supposed to happen, the Dave Powers Crying Towel Invitational was full of high school football coaches lamenting their team’s chances for the upcoming season.
Wekiva Mustangs continue to prepare for upcoming seasonThe Apopka Chief
August 18, 2022
Head coach Jeremiah Schwartz demonstrates a handoff to a running back during practice. See more photos on page 1C.