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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 2, 2022
After an extensive search, Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings is pleased to announce the hiring of Simone Babb as the new Chief Innovation and Emerging…
The Apopka Chief
September 2, 2022
Zach Hudson spoke at the Gather and Grow event at the Apopka Community Center/VFW Building on South Central Avenue in Apopka.
The Apopka Chief
September 2, 2022
Twin sisters Addie Swain (l) and Mary Bridges (r) recently celebrated their 90th birthday. Born on August 8 in Apopka as Addie and Mary White, the…
The Apopka Chief
September 2, 2022
A white ibis crosses the road with a crawfish in its beak at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is open Fridays through Sundays and…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
September 2, 2022
Hello Folks, Here comes the Labor Day weekend with a lot of folks gettin’ at least three days off. I hope you have some great plans…
The Apopka Chief
September 2, 2022
Head coach Jeremiah Schwartz has consistently emphasized the Wekiva Mustangs football team was significantly improving explosiveness and dynamism during the offseason. See more photos on page…
The Apopka Chief
September 2, 2022
The Blue Darters overcame a lot of their own first-game mistakes. See more photos on page 3B and page 6B.
The Apopka Chief
September 2, 2022
As players and coaches have come and gone, the rivalry between the Apopka Blue Darters and West Orange Warriors hasn’t changed.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
August 26, 2022
Hello Folks, If you have been waitin’ to take a few days off and go fishin’, next weekend is your time. Next weekend is Labor Day…
The Apopka Chief
August 26, 2022
For the first five seasons of the Mustangs’ existence, the Titans were a district rival.
Apopka has new Parks and Recreation directorThe Apopka Chief
June 17, 2022
As the new Parks and Recreation Department director for the city of Apopka, Radley Williams said his top priority is to get his department accreditation.
Miss ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
June 17, 2022
On Tuesday, June 14, Miss Apopka Victoria Sonza was given a sendoff at the Museum of the Apopkans. Sonza will represent Apopka in the Miss Florida…
Catching a few raysThe Apopka Chief
June 17, 2022
A Florida red-bellied turtle takes in some sun recently along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is an 11-mile, one-way free drive on the North…
Wekiva basketball team holds youth summer campThe Apopka Chief
June 10, 2022
Two players attending the Mustang’s basketball camp square off one on one at Monday’s camp. See more photos on page 16B.
Apopka High boys basketball team hosts youth campThe Apopka Chief
June 10, 2022
Three campers dribble two balls at one time each during the summer camp held by the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team. See more photos on…
Celebrate National Safety Month with Lake Apopka Natural Gas DistrictThe Apopka Chief
June 10, 2022
At Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD), the safety of our customers and field workers are always top priority. We emphasize the importance of safety 24…
Historic cottage hosts special community eventThe Apopka Chief
June 10, 2022
Apopkan David Newark and his family once again opened their home to share with the Apopka community on May 28 for “Sweet Tea Saturday.” Read more on…
Wekiva student will spend 2 weeks as intern in NYCThe Apopka Chief
June 10, 2022
For two weeks in July, a Wekiva High School student, Jacey Foster, will experience an opportunity that will move her closer to her dream as a…
Apopka Memorial Middle school girls land awards, scholarshipsThe Apopka Chief
June 10, 2022
Five Apopka Memorial Middle School girls were awarded a scholarship and other items during a luncheon ceremony held at the Billie Dean Community Center. Read more…
AFD adds new revenue stream with charge for administrative dutiesThe Apopka Chief
June 10, 2022
Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam said the department was leaving money on the table by not charging or having the fees before now. Read more on…