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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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February 23, 2024
“I can’t quibble with our kids’ preparation, their desire, how hard they worked, how hard they cared for each other. I’m just really, really, proud of…
The Apopka Chief
February 23, 2024
The Apopka Baseball team started their season this week with the Big Blue Classic at Lake Brantley where they faced Lake Brantley on Tuesday, February 19,…
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February 23, 2024
The Apopka girls wrestling team finished third out of 52 schools at Regional Wrestling Championship on Friday, February 16. The girls who finished among the top…
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February 16, 2024
Since 2008, Park Avenue Animal Hospital has been providing a wide variety of services to keep your furry, four-legged friends in the best of health. With…
The Apopka Chief
February 16, 2024
Awards for outstanding community service were made to first-place candidates in firefighting, law enforcement, emergency management, and high school teaching. Read more on page 10A.
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February 16, 2024
Apopka High School announced and celebrated its Top 10 graduating seniors for the Class of 2024 on Monday, February 12, at the school. The Top 10…
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February 16, 2024
City officials and hospital representatives had a groundbreaking for Acadia Orlando Health Apopka, on Thursday, February 15. Representatives for the hospital estimated that the facility may…
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February 16, 2024
Austin Duran’s family, friends and fellow firefighters will climb 25 stories of City National Bank Tower as a tribute to his legacy. They will be participating…
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February 16, 2024
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, the Apopka Progressive Senior Citizens Club held its Valentine’s Day party on Tuesday, February 13 at the John H. Bridges Community…
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February 16, 2024
Wekiva’s Tierra Coleman takes a shot with an incoming defender attempting to guard her during the Mustangs’ loss to the Horizon Hawks in the FHSAA Class…
2023 State of the CityThe Apopka Chief
November 24, 2023
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson delivers the 2023 State of the City address on Friday, November 17, at the Apopka Community Center/VFW Building on South Central Avenue…
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Bass fishing improving on Butler ChainThe Apopka Chief
November 24, 2023
Hello Folks, Well, by the time you read my column, turkey day will be over. It will be leftovers for a while, but, hey! I love…
Blue Darters fall to Seminoles in FHSAA Regional SemifinalsThe Apopka Chief
November 24, 2023
The Apopka Blue Darter football season is officially over after a heartbreaking 42-14 loss at the hands of Sanford Seminole in the FHSAA Regional Semifinals on…
Apopka’s post season cut short in second round of playoffsThe Apopka Chief
November 24, 2023
The 2023 Apopka Blue Darter football season has come to an end. After losing to the Sanford Seminoles in the FHSAA Regional Semifinals, Apopka’s playoff run…
Most dogs love Thanksgiving, and we do mean LOVE. Why? For the table scraps, of course!The Apopka Chief
November 17, 2023
Thanksgiving time is here. While you likely have all the ingredients for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner, your dog’s health and safety may not have crossed your…
“Apopka’s Visionary in Geriatric Care: Dr. Stephen Quaning’s MetroHealth – A Melting Pot of Medical Excellence and Cultural Wisdom”The Apopka Chief
November 17, 2023
In the bustling community of Apopka, Florida, MetroHealth stands as a testament to the power of compassionate healthcare and cultural richness. At its core is Dr.…
Giving Thanks and Giving Back: Lake Apopka Natural Gas DistrictThe Apopka Chief
November 17, 2023
As November ushers in cooler weather and holiday decorating, we at Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) want to take a moment to reflect on what…
School performs Veterans Day programThe Apopka Chief
November 17, 2023
Apopka Christian Academy held its Veterans Day program at First Baptist Church of Apopka, where veterans were recognized for their service to the nation. The academy’s…
Community honors Veterans Day at Kit Land Nelson ParkThe Apopka Chief
November 17, 2023
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10147 organized its Veterans Day ceremony featuring a keynote address by Retired Lt. Commander Joshua A. Andrews on Veterans Day, Saturday,…
Restaurant recognizes police who helped deliver baby while on callThe Apopka Chief
November 17, 2023
Local barbecue restaurant Sonny’s BBQ recognized the two police officers who helped deliver a baby last month after receiving a 911 call.