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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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May 13, 2022
It is officially that time of year when Floridians begin stocking up on canned goods and non-perishables, flashlights and batteries, and a hearty supply of bottled…
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May 13, 2022
Stacy Yildiz was inspired to write her first book “I Want to Belong” by her six-year-old daughter Alicy, who was diagnosed with nonverbal autism at age…
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May 13, 2022
A great blue heron holds a rat prior to eating the rodent recently along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The 11-mile, one-way drive is free and…
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May 13, 2022
The city of Apopka accepted a proposal, by Roberto Sosa Pichardo, to be a sister city to the Mexican municipality of Corregidora.
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May 13, 2022
Mayor Bryan Nelson made a surprise appearance at the meeting at City Hall and read a proclamation honoring Greene for his years of service.
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May 13, 2022
Listening to William J. Federer’s message about the American spirit prevailing in times of war and peace was like listening to an inspiring, faith-filled history lesson.
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May 13, 2022
Members of the Apopka Police Department and Bike/Walk Central Florida held a special detail to help education members of the public about the need to observe…
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May 13, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters boys volleyball team won the District 8 championship April 28 by defeating West Orange 3-1. The Blue Darters moved on to a…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
May 13, 2022
Hello Folks, Apopka’s own John Anderson sang a song released in 1992 that goes like this, “Blow, Blow, Seminole Wind, blow, blow like you’re never gonna…
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May 13, 2022
Head coach Jeff Rolson said whatever is raised through the donations will be combined with dollars from last year’s fundraiser to purchase weights and associated equipment…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Spring starts this weekend and fishin’ is doing very wellThe Apopka Chief
March 18, 2022
Hello Folks, Well, we are just a few days away from springtime in Florida. Springtime starts this Sunday on March 20. We are already in daylight…
AHS Special OlympiansThe Apopka Chief
March 18, 2022
The Apopka High School Special Olympics athletes participated in an area meet Saturday, March 5, under the guidance of Steve Schwarze. The 4x100-meter relay team finished…
Wekiva flag football team seeking to continue its excellenceThe Apopka Chief
March 18, 2022
The Wekiva Mustangs flag football team is, at the very least, looking to return to the state playoffs in 2022.
Apopka baseball team hoping to extend its perfect 7-0 startThe Apopka Chief
March 18, 2022
Getting solid pitching performances along with strong defense and clutch hitting has led the Apopka Blue Darters baseball team to a perfect 7-0 start.
Apopka High softball downs West Orange, Lake MaryThe Apopka Chief
March 18, 2022
In the final two games prior to spring break, the Apopka Blue Darters softball team took victories.
apopka Hunt Club Medical Care
For over 45 years, Hunt Club Medical Care has been caring for people in the Apopka communityThe Apopka Chief
March 11, 2022
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Lacrosse, baseball, wrestling, softballThe Apopka Chief
March 11, 2022
Additional sports photos on page 6B.
No car showThe Apopka Chief
March 11, 2022
Apopka Rotary Club has cancelled the March 12 car show because of inclement weather.
Apopka High Top 10 academic honorsThe Apopka Chief
March 11, 2022
The Apopka High School Class of 2022 top 10 students for grade point average were named recently. Shown are, (l-r) front row, Shrinath Shah, Alanis Cruz,…
Republican women’s group will hear speakerThe Apopka Chief
March 11, 2022
The Northwest Orange Republican Women Federated will host guest speaker Yolanda Frazier. Read more on page 7A.