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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.

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July 8, 2022
A much-improved ability to prepare for the upcoming season paid dividends for the Wekiva Mustangs football team during a summer 7-on-7 league in the form of…
The Apopka Chief
July 8, 2022
The youth football camp will include free giveaways, performance training, and lunch.
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July 8, 2022
Little League all-star competition is organized according to age and begins with the district championship tournament.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
Raul Pino takes new Orange Co. positionThe Apopka Chief
April 22, 2022
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings has appointed Dr. Raul Pino as the next Orange County Director of Health Services. Read more on page 3A.
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast setThe Apopka Chief
April 22, 2022
William J. Federer will be the keynote speaker for the community event that traditionally draws several hundred people. Read more on page 3A.
Lighting the way for Special OlympicsThe Apopka Chief
April 22, 2022
Orange County Sheriff John Mina was the first to carry the torch to recognize the Special Olympics in Central Florida Tuesday, April 19, during an event…
Apopka Area Chamber’s event deals with details of agingThe Apopka Chief
April 22, 2022
From estate planning to searching for the right hospice care, experts meted advice on how to care for elderly loved ones as part of the Apopka…
Becker praised for his time as commissionerThe Apopka Chief
April 22, 2022
It was Becker’s final meeting as he had to resign to run against Mayor Bryan Nelson in the city election.
Apopka Art and Foliage Festival ready to debut for the 60th timeThe Apopka Chief
April 22, 2022
It’s not the annual Apopka Art and Foliage Festival without the foliage, and there will be plenty for admiration and sale.
Apopka High School FFA students finish second in state in Meats EvaluationThe Apopka Chief
April 22, 2022
The Meats Evaluation team of the Apopka High School FFA placed second in the state on Saturday, April 16.
Wekiva flag football battle Harmony LonghornsThe Apopka Chief
April 22, 2022
Wekiva’s quaterback, Javia Dunn, runs the ball during the game against the Longhorns. See more sports photos on page 3D.
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Spring breezes are nice when compared to dog days of our summerThe Apopka Chief
April 22, 2022
Hello Folks, I got the house open and I’m feelin’ the spring breezes blow through the house. It’s so refreshin’ to enjoy this great weather durin’ this time of…
Blue Darters bounce backThe Apopka Chief
April 22, 2022
After a pair of unexpected 3-2 losses, the Apopka Blue Darters baseball team got back on the winning track.