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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 9, 2024
Clay Springs Elementary School held its food drive celebrating its 100th day of school by collecting food and toiletry items for Loaves & Fishes.
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February 9, 2024
Head coach Brittany Hardy talks with her team during a time out about moving the ball quickly and focusing on passing to beat East Ridge’s full…
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February 9, 2024
Head coach Scott Williams talks with his players during a time out in their win over the Freedom Patriots on Tuesday, February 6. Apopka found themselves…
Jim Keck Goin' Fishin'
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February 9, 2024
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a great week. The weather has been pretty good and the fishin’ hasn’t been too bad, either. Folks are…
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February 9, 2024
On Wednesday, February 7, some the Blue Darters football team’s well-known names signed the paper work that would propel them into their next steps on their…
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February 9, 2024
The boys’ basketball team is currently battling in the 7A District 3 tournament this week but last week had a great showing winning all three of…
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February 9, 2024
The first round of the 7A District 3 Tournament ended with Apopka well ahead of their opponents, Freedom High School. The Blue Darters defeated Freedom 69-42…
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February 2, 2024
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February 2, 2024
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February 2, 2024
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Mustangs relinquish Mayor’s Cup to Blue DartersThe Apopka Chief
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Apopka will rematch Evans in first round of FHSAA regional tournamentThe Apopka Chief
November 10, 2023
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November 10, 2023
Pat Williams, co-founder of the NBA’s Orlando Magic, is the keynote speaker at the fifth annual John Land Apopka Community Trust Gala.
Museum honors those who servedThe Apopka Chief
November 10, 2023
The Veterans Memorial Museum displays uniforms, military history books, and artifacts in honor of the men and women who served in the military. Located in the…
Fire displaces three peopleThe Apopka Chief
November 10, 2023
Around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7, Orange County Fire Rescue firefighters responded to a house fire on the 1400 block of S. Central Avenue in…
Sheriff’s deputy will get new roofThe Apopka Chief
November 10, 2023
Schick Roofing announced on Tuesday, November 7, that it’s donating a new house roof to Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) deputy Mary Norwood.
Swimmers hold picnicThe Apopka Chief
November 3, 2023
The Wekiwa Swimmers held their annual picnic at the Wekiwa Springs at Wekiwa Springs State Park. At a time when the hardworking ranger staff has other…
Graceworx Community Church to Highlight Music in November & DecemberThe Apopka Chief
November 3, 2023
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Police officers answer 911 call, deliver babyThe Apopka Chief
November 3, 2023
Officer Adsudalah Brooks and Recruit Officer Laura Crespo responded to a 911 call in reference to a woman (Eligia) in labor inside her Apopka home and…
Halloween in the Park brings family-friendly scaresThe Apopka Chief
November 3, 2023
Kit Land Nelson Park in Apopka was filled with scary fun as the annual Halloween in the Park packed costume wearers and trick-or-treaters to the area.…