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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
September 27, 2024
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the city of Apopka hosted a reception for the artwork of Alberto Gómez-Gómez, now on display in the Apopka City…
The Apopka Chief
September 27, 2024
This month, the city installed wayfinding signage around downtown Apopka (such as across the street from City Hall on Main Street/U.S. Highway 441 and at Kit…
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September 27, 2024
See more Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive bird photos on page 6B.
The Apopka Chief
September 27, 2024
Protection, protection, protection. That was the key in Apopka’s game against Edgewater High School last Friday, September 20 – a key the Blue Darters just couldn’t get…
The Apopka Chief
September 27, 2024
The Talkin’ Old School with Roger Franklin Williams radio program featured former Apopka High great and NFL star Brandon Meriweather at Frogger’s Grill & Bar Apopka.
The Apopka Chief
September 26, 2024
Christine Moore, County Commissioner District 2 In county government, the budget cycle begins in earnest in February with final adoption in late September. The BCC approved…
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September 20, 2024
I often promote the varied functions performed by Orange County Government. This column is yet another chance to share how vital the OCFL Atlas can be…
The Apopka Chief
September 20, 2024
City Commissioner Nick Nesta hosted a town hall meeting on Thursday, September 12, in the Apopka City Hall Council Chambers.
The Apopka Chief
September 20, 2024
After years of struggling with what to do with it, 5th Hole Investments LLC put the former golf course at Errol Estate on the market for…
The Apopka Chief
September 20, 2024
The public called out the DeSantis administration for its “dereliction of duty” from protecting the state’s springs.
Apopka Museum celebrates 55th anniversary with eventThe Apopka Chief
June 28, 2024
The Apopka Museum celebrated its 55th anniversary with its “55 & Still Alive!” celebration on Saturday, June 22, with food and refreshments, a tour of the…
Lake Apopka Wildlife DriveThe Apopka Chief
June 28, 2024
Many wildlife species, like this Great blue heron as photographed on Friday, June 21, can be seen at Apopka Wildlife Drive, located on the North Shore…
Park Avenue Animal Hospitals notes summer pet safety should include tick and flea protectionThe Apopka Chief
June 28, 2024
Summer is a fun time for exploring and planning outdoor activities with your four-legged friends. Walks on the beach, hikes in the woods, and playing in…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Hebb & Kraine catch five bass weighing in at 23.05 poundsThe Apopka Chief
June 28, 2024
Hello Folks, We are still gettin’ a few drops here and there, so I’m very thankful we are gettin’ some rain. I hope you had a…
APK basketball senior spotlight: Jude Angervil & Larson TaylorThe Apopka Chief
June 28, 2024
This week I got to talk to, and get to know, the Apopka Basketball team’s incoming seniors about their transition from players to leaders on the…
APK basketball senior spotlight: Jermichael Johnson & Jahi BowdenThe Apopka Chief
June 28, 2024
This will be a continuation of my senior spotlight series on the Apopka Basketball team focusing on Jermichael Johnson, and Jahi Bowden. This year Johnson and…
Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Fueling Progress: The Rich History of Natural GasThe Apopka Chief
June 21, 2024
For thousands of years, the power of natural gas has captured the imagination of civilizations around the world. From the ancient Greeks who built large temples…
Miss Apopka is wished wellThe Apopka Chief
June 21, 2024
The Miss Apopka Scholarship Competition Committee and the community wished Miss Apopka Reilly Cardella the best of luck as she competes in the upcoming Miss Florida…
Loaves & Fishes celebrates 40 years of service to areaThe Apopka Chief
June 21, 2024
Over the last 40 years, Loaves and Fishes in Apopka has provided much-needed support to the west Orange County community and beyond.
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
FWC spraying hydrilla on south end of West Lake TohoThe Apopka Chief
June 21, 2024
Hello Folks, We finally got some rain and it looks like we are gonna get some more this week. I hope everyone had a great weekend…