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    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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October 14, 2022
The Wekiva Mustangs status as a heavy favorite was never in doubt throughout the contest.
The Apopka Chief
October 14, 2022
The Wekiva Mustangs have been a part a local poll’s rankings for the entire season.
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October 7, 2022
By John Peery Correspondent When the UCF Knights football team takes the field Thursday, October 13, for a home game against the Temple Owls, the Golden…
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October 7, 2022
Vehicles are an important part of our daily lives. They can be trusted and true for years on end as we drive to school, work, and…
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October 7, 2022
Lorena Potter, president of Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka, presented its highest award for members, The Sertoman of the Year for 2021-2022, to Frances Portalatin for…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
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October 7, 2022
Hello Folks, I hope and pray your family survived the storm. There are a lot of people who suffered some damage and quite a few folks who lost…
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October 7, 2022
Mayor Bryan Nelson gave an update of Hurricane Ian and its impact on the city of Apopka.
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October 7, 2022
Jack Barsky will speak at the John Land Apopka Community Trust Gala. The event includes dinner, cash bar and a sizable silent auction.
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October 7, 2022
Florida Jerk Festival features live reggae, soca, and Caribbean food.
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October 7, 2022
We both enjoyed both parks, but I must say that I enjoyed Yellowstone more than I thought I would. See photos on page 3B.
Guest Musician to be featured at Graceworx Community Church on Saturday, July 16The Apopka Chief
July 15, 2022
Graceworx Community Church is inviting the public to join them for their worship service at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, where the musical contributions of…
Lake Apopka Natural Gas Dirstrict lends a helping hand to the communityThe Apopka Chief
July 15, 2022
Two and a half years into the pandemic, communities across the country are still feeling the impacts. And with inflation at a four-decade high, many Americans…
New officers and directors installedThe Apopka Chief
July 15, 2022
Rotary Club of Apopka in its 95th year of service to the community had the installation of new officers and directors July 7 at The Tavern…
Award PresentedThe Apopka Chief
July 15, 2022
Rotary eClub of Florida presented Dr. Loretta Forlaw, RN and Col-Ret USA, with a Paul Harris Fellowship as a thank you for her help and assistance…
Nonprofit celebrates ‘We the People’The Apopka Chief
July 15, 2022
As a part of its 50-year anniversary, Hope CommUnity Center (HCC) celebrated its Pathway to Citizenship Program participants as they became naturalized citizens. The center held its…
Newcomer Johnson aims to bring more businesses into cityThe Apopka Chief
July 15, 2022
To Lynetta Johnson, bringing more businesses into the community is an important issue for the near future.
Martin’s PondThe Apopka Chief
July 15, 2022
The fountain spouts at Martin’s Pond, located along U.S. Highway 441 in downtown Apopka. The pond is part of the Apopka City Center.
Subdivision park renamed for former HOA presidentThe Apopka Chief
July 15, 2022
The Sheeler Oaks Homeowners Association renamed its larger park from Big Park to O’Neal Park after Elaine Walleker O’Neal.
Planning Commission approves Winn-Dixie platThe Apopka Chief
July 15, 2022
The Winn-Dixie supermarket along with Oak Dental Partners will anchor the Apopka City Center.
Wekiva Mustangs’ football, strength trains in the weight roomThe Apopka Chief
July 15, 2022
Wekiva football players take the opportunity to train in the weight room during the off-season.  Players have also been training on the field as a team…