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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
June 17, 2022
Members of the Apopka Blue Darters girls basketball team happily accept the district championship trophy. See more sports photos on page 1B.
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June 17, 2022
Apopka resident Fred Robinson has been inducted into the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Governor’s Hall of Fame for his work over the years. Read more…
The Apopka Chief
June 17, 2022
Two police officers were sworn into service for the Apopka Police Department. Apopka Police Chief Mike McKinley swore in David Hurst II and Asia Grajales.
The 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.
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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…
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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…
The 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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
60th Apopka Art and Foliage Festival scheduledThe Apopka Chief
April 8, 2022
The 60th Apopka Art and Foliage Festival will offer more food vendor options including a vegan truck but the crowd favorite – crazy hats – will…
Cost of small city project triples, so city scales backThe Apopka Chief
April 8, 2022
Because the cost to put in decorative sidewalks and a crosswalk has tripled in the past six months, the City Council voted Wednesday, April 6, to…
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As weather warms, specks have moved deeper as they seek the cooler waterThe Apopka Chief
April 8, 2022
Hello Folks, It’s a great time to be in Florida and fishin’. The specks are all done and definitely have moved to deep water. You will have to…
Wekiva baseball continues its improvement this seasonThe Apopka Chief
April 8, 2022
Progressing through a process has been the story of the 2022 season for the Wekiva Mustangs baseball team. Read more on page 10B.
2022 football schedules are finalized for Wekiva and ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
April 8, 2022
Both teams have their regular-season schedules set and ready to go. Read more on page 2B.
Wekiva boys basketball showed marked improvementThe Apopka Chief
April 8, 2022
When the 2021-22 boys basketball season ended, the Wekiva Mustangs were once again a presence on the state level.
AHS softball has two easy victoriesThe Apopka Chief
April 8, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters softball got back on the winning track with a pair of easy victories. See more photos on page 5B.
Apopka baseball wins two, drops one in close contestsThe Apopka Chief
April 8, 2022
Close scores have been the way of the world for the Apopka High baseball team.
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Visit Essential Eyecare & Optical, your family eye doctor is waiting for you!The Apopka Chief
April 8, 2022
Essential Eyecare & Optical knows your eyesight is one of your most important senses: 80% of what we perceive comes through our sense of sight. Many people might…
Nelson’s Insurance Services can help with your personal or commercial insuranceThe Apopka Chief
April 1, 2022
Have you ever had a moment while looking at your insurance policy or shopping for insurance, when you thought, “Do I really need it?” Insurance can…