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View all postsRonnie 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.
Aging Matters: Seniors grapple with grief of losing spouses
Sep 28, 2024
Experts recommend staying active after death of loved one
Aging Matters: Falls embody major concern for seniors, caregivers
Sep 14, 2024
September marks National Fall Prevention Awareness Month
Florida Finds: Barberville Pioneer Settlement
Sep 2, 2024
Chili Cook-Off and Ice Cream Churn-Off slated for Sept. 7.
Friends of Susan B. Anthony to honor local activist
Aug 14, 2024
Local activist to win award in recognition of Women’s Equality Day.
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: Matheson History Museum opens voting exhibits
Jul 29, 2024
Traveling, local exhibits offer glimpse into voting history.
Aging Matters: Healthy living can help delay dementia onset, progression
Jul 27, 2024
Newly available drugs also help slow Alzheimer’s and treat symptoms.
Aging Matters: Dementia numbers, awareness on upswing
Jun 22, 2024
Seniors with dementia, caregivers face intertwined challenges
Locals gather to talk emergency preparedness
Jun 19, 2024
County official provides tips for protection as hot, wet season formally begins.
Florida Finds: David Browning Railroad Museum
Jun 8, 2024
Free museum documents past, present railroad role in Palatka
Aging Matters: Alachua County seniors mark Older Americans Month
May 15, 2024
Seniors get special recognition in May.
Local Holocaust memorial event looks at “Second Generation”
May 2, 2024
Documentary to feature adult children of Holocaust survivors.
Aging Matters: Study shows more older, married women traveling alone
Apr 20, 2024
Organizations cater to rising demographic of travelers.
Aging Matters: Romance, grandparent scams target more seniors
Mar 30, 2024
Imposters prey on those looking for love in all the wrong places.
Santa Fe College’s Displaced Homemakers Program marks 40th anniversary
Mar 8, 2024
Program helps women help themselves to find their economic footing
Aging Matters: Social activities boost senior health, happiness
Feb 24, 2024
Locals gather for annual senior prom.
The Village resident celebrates 105th birthday
Feb 16, 2024
Senior community living center holds party for Chris Price.
Florida Finds: Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center
Feb 14, 2024
Center to celebrate Zora Neal Hurston.
Aging Matters: Vaccine debate continues among seniors
Jan 27, 2024
Locals take different paths amid conflicting messages.
Annual Sunshine State Book Festival slated for this weekend
Jan 22, 2024
This year’s festival features Pulitzer Prize winner Jack Davis, historic re-enactment, some 200 authors.
Aging Matters: Food insecurity grows for area seniors
Dec 23, 2023
Nutritional concerns make aging difficulties more complex.
Local nonprofit helps people get health insurance and quit using tobacco
Dec 16, 2023
Focus now is on Open Enrollment in the federal health insurance marketplace.