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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
September 30, 2022
Harvey Caldwell, who grew up across the street from Edwards Field in Apopka and was known for his love of the game of softball. Read more…
The Apopka Chief
September 30, 2022
The growth plan was presented at the LANGD board meeting and outlines plans for its service area from fiscal year 2022 to 2026.
The Apopka Chief
September 30, 2022
Since September is National Prostate Health Month, the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly Gather and Grow Professional Series featuring a discussion of men’s…
The Apopka Chief
September 30, 2022
Apopka High School introduces its Homecoming Court. The homecoming game is on Thursday, October 6, when  Apopka plays Olympia. Game time is 7 p.m.
The Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
El Castillo Dulcería y Artesanías host the Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours networking event on Thursday, September 15. The store, which specializes in…
The Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
With the new school year in full swing, and fall just around the corner, you’ll notice shorter days, cooler temperatures, and more time spent on the…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
Hello Folks, I hope you are lookin’ forward to the weekend and getting’ on the water and doin’ a little fishin.’ Kyle at Bitter’s B&T reports…
The Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
Presented by the city’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee, this event included Hispanic music and dancers, food, arts and crafts, community groups, and more.
The Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
Young women ages 19 through 26 throughout the greater Central Florida area are invited to register to compete.
The Apopka Chief
September 23, 2022
Visitors of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive can get a more upclose view of various creatures such as this white ibis on the weekend. The drive…
Apopka man installed as officer for BPO Elks district in FloridaThe Apopka Chief
July 8, 2022
Kevin Burgess of Apopka was installed this week as the district deputy for the BPO Elks for lodges in the North Central District of the Florida…
Celebrating American independenceThe Apopka Chief
July 8, 2022
The city of Apopka held a free Independence Day celebration on Monday, July 4, at the Apopka amphitheater, drawing several thousand people to enjoy a concert…
Feeding time for juniorThe Apopka Chief
July 8, 2022
An adult purple swamphen takes a quick break from feeding its youngster recently along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is open Fridays through Sundays…
Community rallies around injured Apopka firefighterThe Apopka Chief
July 8, 2022
The community – in Apopka and outside the city – are rallying around the Apopka firefighter who was injured on the job last week.
For over 45 years, Hunt Club Medical Care has been caring for people in the Apopka communityThe Apopka Chief
July 1, 2022
When it comes to your health, there’s no place like home and family to take care of you. That’s the kind of care you can come…
The Nauti Lobstah is a perfect place for a delicious lunch or to share a great dinner with family and friendsThe Apopka Chief
July 1, 2022
2021… what a great year it was for three friends… Christine, Cara and Mike. After over a year of searching for the perfect spot for The…
City staff begins look at developments that are proposed for residential, commercialThe Apopka Chief
July 1, 2022
The city of Apopka’s Development Review Committee looked at six different proposed developments including the rezoning and master plan approval for a development of more than…
Wekiva High grad lands scholarshipThe Apopka Chief
July 1, 2022
Wekiva High School graduate Jaianna Beachum has been awarded a two-year scholarship to Valencia College in Orlando by the Rotary Club of Orlando Foundation. Read more…
U.S. triple jump championThe Apopka Chief
July 1, 2022
Shown in this photo from 2021, Apopka High School graduate Donald Scott once again qualified for the world championships in the triple jump by finishing in…
OCPS veteran chosen as new superintendentThe Apopka Chief
July 1, 2022
The Orange County School Board voted unanimously to approve Dr. Maria Vazquez as the next superintendent of Orange County Public Schools.