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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.

Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
November 11, 2022
Hello Folks, By the time this article hits the stands, we will have been through another hurricane/sub-tropical storm. I hope and pray that you and your…
The Apopka Chief
November 11, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters swim teams advanced three relays teams and one individual swimmer – the most in more than 25 years – to the Region…
The Apopka Chief
November 11, 2022
The traditional practice of celebrating a just-claimed state championship was again in full swing at Boardwalk Bowl.
The Apopka Chief
November 11, 2022
In the past, when Apopka would face Boone, you could almost assuredly mark that game as a Blue Darter victory.
The Apopka Chief
November 11, 2022
Wekiva running back Terrell Weathers tries to get out of the grip of Apopka’s Trey Muldrow. See more game photos throughout section B.
The Apopka Chief
November 11, 2022
“Qualifying for the playoffs is exciting in itself,” Mustangs coach Jeremiah Schwartz said.
The Apopka Chief
November 11, 2022
Wekiva took Apopka’s early one-two punches and may have wobbled a bit.
The Apopka Chief
November 4, 2022
Since 2008, Park Avenue Animal Hospital has been providing a wide variety of services to keep your furry, four-legged friends in the best of health. With…
The Apopka Chief
November 4, 2022
The Dream Lake Journalism Club is made up of fourth and fifth grade students. Pictured are; Back row: A. Hansen, L. Petrashek, E. Rodriguez-Laboy, and Gabriel…
The Apopka Chief
November 4, 2022
Apopka High School Principal Lyle Heinz crowd-surfs, going up and down 16 times in the Apopka student section to match Apopka’s score in the game against…
August 2022 obituariesThe Apopka Chief
August 15, 2022
August 26, 2022 MINNIE BELLE CAMPBELL, 95, Apopka, died Friday, August 19. She was born in Spout Springs, Virginia. She was an original employee of Liggett…
2022 Best of Apopka Awards is postponed because of staffing issuesThe Apopka Chief
August 12, 2022
After reviewing program updates and confirming the needs for the 2022 Best of Apopka Reader’s Choice Awards, The Apopka Chief will be postponing this event due…
Visit Essential Eyecare & Optical, your family eye doctor is waiting for you!The Apopka Chief
August 12, 2022
As you prepare your kids to head to school this fall, remember to consider their eye care needs. Approximately 25 percent of all school-age children have…
Police are searching for Apopka manThe Apopka Chief
August 12, 2022
Police are searching for a missing Apopka man, Elder Mazariegos, who was last seen on Monday, August 8, at his home. Read more on page 8A.
Apopkan finds full-time employment through work programThe Apopka Chief
August 12, 2022
Apopka resident Natalie Carpio is one of thousands of students across the region that have participated in CareerSource Central Florida’s Summer Youth Program. Read more on…
City Council Seat 3 candidates face off in 90-min forumThe Apopka Chief
August 12, 2022
In a 90-minute forum, Apopka City Council Seat 3 candidates Lynetta Johnson and Kyle Becker addressed questions broached to them including their goals if elected.
Magnolia Park opens new eco-education center, other facilitiesThe Apopka Chief
August 12, 2022
With a ribbon cutting and remarks from elected officials, the community celebrated the opening of Magnolia Park’s new amenities.
Families tour new K-8 school before students return to schoolThe Apopka Chief
August 12, 2022
Kelly Park School has a maximum capacity of about 1,200 students and would relieve overcapacity.
Local football teams begin practice with pads as school beginsThe Apopka Chief
August 12, 2022
During a tackling drill on Tuesday afternoon a ball carrier escapes a tackle at Wekiva High School. See photos on page 6B.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Fishin’ has been much better in our lakes, riversThe Apopka Chief
August 12, 2022
Hello Folks, I hope y’all had a great weekend and you got a chance to do some fishin’. I just talked to Kyle at Bitter’s Bait…