Ronnie Lovler

  • 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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Local Living

Lovler: Study shows travel may help delay aging process

Dec 3, 2024
Benefits include releasing tension, boosting immune health.
Local Living

Florida Finds: Florida Agricultural Museum

Nov 18, 2024
Look at tiny houses, experience a Caribbean festival, and learn history of Florida’s agriculture at this Palm Coast attraction.
Local Living

Aging Matters: More seniors working past retirement age

Nov 2, 2024
People over 75 are fastest-growing segment of workforce
Health

Aging Matters: Seniors navigate Medicare changes 

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Open enrollment brings myriad options.
Health

Aging Matters: Seniors grapple with grief of losing spouses

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Buchholz and Oak Hall are still on for Friday, along with a pair of games tonight.
Health

Aging Matters: Falls embody major concern for seniors, caregivers

Sep 14, 2024
September marks National Fall Prevention Awareness Month
Business

Lovler: Why I joined Mainstreet’s mission

Sep 3, 2024
A call for more participation in local news.
Local Living

Florida Finds: Barberville Pioneer Settlement

Sep 2, 2024
Chili Cook-Off and Ice Cream Churn-Off slated for Sept. 7.
Local Living

Friends of Susan B. Anthony to honor local activist

Aug 14, 2024
Local activist to win award in recognition of Women’s Equality Day.
Local Living

Gainesville author‘s memoir published on her 99th birthday

Jul 29, 2024
Joan H. Carter passed away on July 22, but her first book was released on her birthday on July 29.
Florida Finds

Florida Finds: Matheson History Museum opens voting exhibits 

Jul 29, 2024
Traveling, local exhibits offer glimpse into voting history.
Health

Aging Matters: Healthy living can help delay dementia onset and progression 

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Newly available drugs also help slow Alzheimer’s and treat symptoms
Local Living

Aging Matters: Dementia numbers, awareness on upswing

Jun 22, 2024
Seniors with dementia, caregivers face intertwined challenges
Local Living

Locals gather to talk emergency preparedness

Jun 19, 2024
County official provides tips for protection as hot, wet season formally begins.
Local Living

Florida Finds: David Browning Railroad Museum

Jun 8, 2024
Free museum documents past, present railroad role in Palatka
Local Living

Aging Matters: Alachua County seniors mark Older Americans Month

May 15, 2024
Seniors get special recognition in May.
Local Living

Florida Finds: Historic Haile Homestead 

May 11, 2024
A glimpse of Gainesville’s past amid lush lands
Local Living

Local Holocaust memorial event looks at “Second Generation”

May 2, 2024
Documentary to feature adult children of Holocaust survivors.
Local Living

Aging Matters: Study shows more older, married women traveling alone

Apr 20, 2024
Organizations cater to rising demographic of travelers.
Featured

Aging Matters: Romance, grandparent scams target more seniors

Mar 30, 2024
Imposters prey on those looking for love in all the wrong places.
Featured

Santa Fe College’s Displaced Homemakers Program marks 40th anniversary 

Mar 8, 2024
Program helps women help themselves to find their economic footing
Local Living

Aging Matters: Social activities boost senior health, happiness

Feb 24, 2024
Locals gather for annual senior prom.
Local Living

The Village resident celebrates 105th birthday 

Feb 16, 2024
Senior community living center holds party for Chris Price.
Florida Finds

Florida Finds: Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center

Feb 14, 2024
Center to celebrate Zora Neal Hurston.
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