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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
February 7, 2025
The streets of historic downtown Apopka came alive this past Sunday, February 2, as Main Street Apopka hosted its highly anticipated Showcase of Cars event on…
The Apopka Chief
February 7, 2025
Work will start shortly on two 19th century homesteaders log cabins as part of a project to recreate Ethel, a long-forgotten ghost town in Central Florida.
The Apopka Chief
February 7, 2025
Apopka Little Leaguers took to the baseball fields at the Northwest Recreation Complex this week in preparation for the spring season.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
The Apopka Chief
February 7, 2025
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week, and you are enjoyin’ a few warm days this week. The weather has been just awesome and…
The Apopka Chief
February 7, 2025
The Wekiva girls’ basketball team advanced past the first round of the 2025 FHSAA Girls Basketball 6A District 5 Tournament with a dominant victory over Evans.
Apopka's Steven Novak celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal.
The Apopka Chief
February 7, 2025
This week marked the beginning of the Apopka water polo season, and the Blue Darters started off right with a win for the boys team.
The Apopka Chief
February 7, 2025
This week, the Apopka boys’ basketball team began their postseason journey with their first game of the 2025 FHSAA Boys Basketball 7A District 3 Tournament.
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February 7, 2025
Unfortunately, the Wekiva Mustangs boys’ basketball team has concluded its season after losing in the first round of the 2025 FHSAA Boys Basketball 6A District 5…
The Apopka Chief
February 7, 2025
Chances are you’ve invested thousands of dollars in your vehicle, so properly maintaining it is important. All Transmission World would like to make sure you’re on…
The Apopka Chief
February 6, 2025
February 7, 2025 Glenna E. Boetcher, age 95, of Zanesville, Ohio and previously of Zellwood, FL, passed away at Genesis Morrison House on February 2nd ,…
Wekiwa Springs Baptist Church is a vibrant family of believers, growing faith and friendshipsThe Apopka Chief
November 15, 2024
This is a place where all the members can pursue God, be cared for, and serve purposefully in the Body of Christ. Day by day they…
Students shake up Amazing ShakeThe Apopka Chief
November 15, 2024
On Tuesday, November 12, Dream Lake Elementary School students participated in the Amazing Shake contest, which places an emphasis on teaching students manners, discipline, respect, and…
Woodmen Life donates to Loaves and FishesThe Apopka Chief
November 15, 2024
A few members of the Woodmen Life Apopka Chapter 825 presented Loaves and Fishes with a $5,000 check.
Veterans are thanked for their service at Monday’s ceremony in parkThe Apopka Chief
November 15, 2024
The city of Apopka and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 honored Veterans Day with a ceremony in Kit Land Nelson Park on Veterans Day, Monday,…
Over 200 devices deployed through nonprofit to communityThe Apopka Chief
November 15, 2024
This week, over 200 new and repurposed devices got deployed to nonprofit staff, students and others in need through Hope CommUnity Center (HCC) for various uses.
Trust honors late newspaper publisher at galaThe Apopka Chief
November 15, 2024
With 175 people in attendance, the John Land Apopka Community Trust Legacy Gala showed a video highlighting the Trust’s accomplishments in serving the community, as well…
Veterans Day Stars and Stripes Parade at First Baptist ChurchThe Apopka Chief
November 15, 2024
Apopka Christian Academy’s Veterans Day Stars and Stripes Parade that was held at First Baptist Church of Apopka at 441 S. Highland Ave. The service included…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
We are still dealin’ with some high water issues on the St. Johns River.The Apopka Chief
November 15, 2024
Hello Folks, I hope  you are havin’ a great week, and, hopefully, you got a chance to do some fishin’. I wanted to let everyone know…
Apopka will face West Orange in round one, not Plant CityThe Apopka Chief
November 15, 2024
Last week due to my carelessness and inattention to detail I provided you all with some false information regarding the 2024 FHSAA Class 7A Football State…
The new and improved Blue Darters basketball team shows out in blue and white gameThe Apopka Chief
November 15, 2024
Last Friday, November 8, I attended the Apopka High School men’s basketball team’s blue and white scrimmage. I will say this year is going to be…