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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.

The Apopka Chief
July 22, 2022
The youth football camp will include free giveaways, performance training, and lunch. Read more on page 3B.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
July 22, 2022
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great weekend and you got out and did a little fishin’. Some folks are still fishin’ for panfish, bluegills,…
The Apopka Chief
July 22, 2022
The Section 5 championship tournament for the Junior Division (14 years of age and under) consisted of four teams.
The 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…
The 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…
The 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…
The 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…
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…
The Apopka Chief
July 15, 2022
To Lynetta Johnson, bringing more businesses into the community is an important issue for the near future.
The 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.
Darters open postseason playing DeLandThe Apopka Chief
May 6, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters baseball team seems to be getting hot at just the right time. See more photos on pages 6B and 7B.
When it comes to your insurance needs Farmers Insurance has got you coveredThe Apopka Chief
May 6, 2022
Exceptional service. Quality experience. A commitment to the community. That’s what sets Farmers® apart from the rest. As your local Farmers Insurance agent, I can review…
THE NAUTI LOBSTAH, YOUR NEW SEAFOOD PLACEThe Apopka Chief
May 5, 2022
It looks like the fish is out of the water! The new owners of The Nauti Lobstah (formerly The Catfish Place), welcome you to come and…
Properly maintaining your vehicle can help ensure its dependability and increase fuel efficiencyThe Apopka Chief
May 5, 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…
AHS baseball plays Horizon, Winter Park in lopsided gamesThe Apopka Chief
April 29, 2022
As the team members look toward the District 7A-2 tournament next week, the Apopka Blue Darters baseball team won two out of three games.
Blue Darters play in district tournament quarterfinalThe Apopka Chief
April 29, 2022
Apopka’s Hernika Fevrier reaches for an Ocoee player’s flag in the district tournament quarterfinal contest. See more sports photos on page 6B.
AHS band plays at Univ. of Florida for state assessmentThe Apopka Chief
April 29, 2022
The Apopka High School symphonic band played Thursday, April 21, at the University of Florida in Gainesville for the state Music Performance Assessment for the first…
Former county commissioner Tom Staley diesThe Apopka Chief
April 29, 2022
Staley was production manager of Zellwin Farms Company in Zellwood for 34 years, retiring in 1988. Read more on page 5A.
Hope CommUnity Center gets grantThe Apopka Chief
April 29, 2022
The Hope CommUnity Center of Apopka has received a grant from the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation. Read more on page 3A.
New Miss Apopka Victoria Sonza meets community at eventThe Apopka Chief
April 29, 2022
The new Miss Apopka was introduced to the community at the 60th annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival on Saturday, April 23. Victoria Sonza of Orlando…