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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
March 25, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters softball team had no trouble in its first game following spring break. More photos on page 6B.
The Apopka Chief
March 24, 2022
A great egret with breeding plumage sits by itself on a clump of vegetation along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive on the North Shore of Lake…
The Apopka Chief
March 18, 2022
Tuffy Auto Service Centers in Apopka is committed to treating their customers with honesty, respect and professionalism. Their philosophy is to provide quality parts and service…
The Apopka Chief
March 18, 2022
The miracle and beauty of the sun can be quickly forgotten when you are temporarily blinded by its glare. Having a bright shaft of sunlight hit…
The Apopka Chief
March 18, 2022
Since 2016, the American Public Gas Association (APGA) and natural gas utilities across the nation – including Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) – have recognized…
King Buffet Chinese Restaurant
The Apopka Chief
March 18, 2022
At King Buffet Chinese Restaurant, you will always find an abundant variety of fresh and delicious foods. You will also find their service to be top-notch…
The Apopka Chief
March 18, 2022
The seniors who make up the top five percent of the Wekiva High School Class of 2022 are shown with Principal Dr. Tamara Baker-Drayton. They are,…
The Apopka Chief
March 18, 2022
“The weather during the first couple of days was an obvious problem,” said Chris DeClue, past president of Apopka Rotary. Read more on page 11A.
The Apopka Chief
March 18, 2022
Police Chief Mike McKinley swore in the new officers, wishing them success and safety throughout their careers. The three new APD officers are Jomar Perez, Hunter…
The Apopka Chief
March 18, 2022
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in late February, a Ukrainian mother and her two sons have found refuge in Apopka with a host family.
Early-voting site, hours are added in ApopkaThe Apopka Chief
January 21, 2022
The Apopka City Council has added an early-voting site for the March 8 city election with six days of early voting at the Apopka Community Center/VFW…
After six NFL playoff games last week, there are four this weekThe Apopka Chief
January 21, 2022
The NFL playoffs have begun and during last week’s wild card weekend, I got five out of six correct with my only miss being the Rams-Cardinals…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Colder weather has kept plenty of people from fishin’The Apopka Chief
January 21, 2022
Hello Folks, Well, we just got used to some great winter weather and then, bam, we go back to the 30s and 40s. I don’t mind…
Wekiva’s boys basketball team gaining deserved attentionThe Apopka Chief
January 21, 2022
Last week, I extolled the Apopka Blue Darters boys basketball team, and rightly so, but this week’s it’s the resurgent Wekiva boys team that is turning…
Driving to victoryThe Apopka Chief
January 21, 2022
Taliyah Moore drives down the lane for the Apopka Blue Darters girls basketball team Friday, January 14, in the Darters’ 54-35 victory over the Ocoee Knights.…
Blue Darters split first two games of tourneyThe Apopka Chief
January 21, 2022
The Apopka Blue Darters split the first two games of the Metro Conference West Division tournament.
Wekiva boys basketball team continues quantum leap in improvement of playThe Apopka Chief
January 21, 2022
The expectations for the Wekiva Mustangs boys basketball team between the first half of the season heading into the final third of the season have improved…
Mustangs face Darters in MetroThe Apopka Chief
January 21, 2022
After spotting Apopka a very early 4-0 lead, the Wekiva Mustangs dominated the rest of the first half.
Do you have reason to believe that someone’s unethical behavior is causing harm to you or your business?The Apopka Chief
January 14, 2022
Have you ever wondered why someone might hire a private investigator? What purpose and benefit does it serve? Or, have you wondered what exactly do PI’s…
Trinity Christian School Jr. Beta Club helps families with food donationsThe Apopka Chief
January 14, 2022
The Trinity Christian School Junior Beta Club, working with the Elementary and Senior Beta Clubs, held its annual Food Drive during December. Read more on page…