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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 22, 2024
In the Tuesday, March 19, city election, Nadia Anderson won Apopka City Council Seat 3 race, while incumbent Nick Nesta won re-election of Seat 4.
The Apopka Chief
March 22, 2024
In partnership with Mayor Bryan Nelson, the Apopka Christian Ministerial Alliance (ACMA) is once again bringing the Apopka Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast to the community.
The Apopka Chief
March 22, 2024
The city of Apopka and Quality Vaults and Monuments, based in Ocoee, installed columbariums at the Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery on Monday, March 11, as part of the…
The Apopka Chief
March 22, 2024
Apopka police are searching for information or anyone associated with a vehicle connected to the March 9 shooting that happened in the Myrtle Street/Lake Avenue area…
The Apopka Chief
March 22, 2024
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that sea turtles are starting to nest on our beaches. Residents and visitors can…
The Apopka Chief
March 22, 2024
The Apopka Baseball team had no time for the beach, a lazy day sleeping in until noon, or anything else at the start of their spring…
The Apopka Chief
March 22, 2024
The Piedmont Lakes girls basketball team’s mission this season was to claim the 2024 Orange County District championship after falling in the final last season.
The Apopka Chief
March 22, 2024
With Apopka High School and Wekiva High School on spring break, I felt it was the perfect time to do a spring sports round-up and check…
Dr. Katrina Schroeder
The Apopka Chief
March 22, 2024
 Dr. Katrina Schroeder wants to ensure that every patient has a positive experience during every visit. Their office is bright, clean, and relaxing. There is no…
The Apopka Chief
March 15, 2024
The 23rd annual Apopka Fair sponsored by the Rotary Club of Apopka and Rotarian Lowell Swanberg’s classic car show was held Saturday, March 9, at Kit Land…
Chamber awards honors leaders, businesses at yearly eventThe Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
Local businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders were honored for their community service, contributions to the community, and accomplishments at the 2023 annual Apopka Chamber Business Awards.
Apopka High SGA delivers gifts at WheatleyThe Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
The seniors of the Apopka High School’s Student Government Association (SGA) visited Phillis Wheatley Elementary on Tuesday, December 19, to deliver presents to all the pre-K…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
Last week’s weather meant the fish would be hard to catchThe Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
Hello Folks, I wish I could tell you that the fishin’ is fantastic, but I cannot tell a lie. As you all know, last weekend we…
Apopka Boys Basketball splits games against Warriors, PioneersThe Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
The Apopka Boys’ basketball team split their two games after press time last week, beating the West Orange Warriors 67-37, who are now 1-8, on Wednesday,…
Apopka Boys Soccer fall to Horizon with goal in final 10 minutesThe Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters Boys’ soccer team had a tough time last week as they tied one and lost one. More photos on 3B.
Apopka Girls Basketball falls to Hagerty in close gameThe Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters Girls’ basketball team had a great showing last week winning two of their three games.
Apopka Girls wrestling wins 2023 Girls Grappler ClassicThe Apopka Chief
December 22, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darters picked right back up from where they left off last season, winning the Grenadiers Girls Grappler Classic.
Public Invited to Hear Dickens Carolers at Graceworx Community Church Dec. 23The Apopka Chief
December 15, 2023
The Dickens Carolers—who’ve been inspiring Central Florida audiences for the past 30 years with their performances of the music of Christmas—will present a concert at Graceworx…
Fueling Progress: Lake Apopka Natural Gas District Reflects on an Incredible 2023The Apopka Chief
December 15, 2023
At Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD), we pride ourselves on the service we provide and the recognition we receive for a job well done. When…
Donors give to Loaves and Fishes for Christmas seasonThe Apopka Chief
December 15, 2023
For the holiday season, organizations and individual have been donating to Loaves & Fishes, located on 206 E. Eighth St., Apopka. Donors, clockwise from top left…