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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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Florida Finds: Matheson History Museum opens voting exhibits
Traveling, local exhibits offer glimpse into voting history.
Aging Matters: Healthy living can help delay dementia onset, progression
Newly available drugs also help slow Alzheimer’s and treat symptoms.
Aging Matters: Dementia numbers, awareness on upswing
Seniors with dementia, caregivers face intertwined challenges
Locals gather to talk emergency preparedness
County official provides tips for protection as hot, wet season formally begins.
Florida Finds: David Browning Railroad Museum
Free museum documents past, present railroad role in Palatka
Aging Matters: Alachua County seniors mark Older Americans Month
Seniors get special recognition in May.
Florida Finds: Historic Haile Homestead
A glimpse of Gainesville’s past amid lush lands
Local Holocaust memorial event looks at “Second Generation”
Documentary to feature adult children of Holocaust survivors.
Aging Matters: Study shows more older, married women traveling alone
Organizations cater to rising demographic of travelers.
Aging Matters: Romance, grandparent scams target more seniors
Imposters prey on those looking for love in all the wrong places.
Santa Fe College’s Displaced Homemakers Program marks 40th anniversary
Program helps women help themselves to find their economic footing
Aging Matters: Social activities boost senior health, happiness
Locals gather for annual senior prom.
The Village resident celebrates 105th birthday
Senior community living center holds party for Chris Price.
Florida Finds: Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center
Center to celebrate Zora Neal Hurston.
Aging Matters: Vaccine debate continues among seniors
Locals take different paths amid conflicting messages.
Annual Sunshine State Book Festival slated for this weekend
This year’s festival features Pulitzer Prize winner Jack Davis, historic re-enactment, some 200 authors.
Aging Matters: Food insecurity grows for area seniors
Nutritional concerns make aging difficulties more complex.
Local nonprofit helps people get health insurance and quit using tobacco
Focus now is on Open Enrollment in the federal health insurance marketplace.
Florida Finds: Kika Silva Pla Planetarium
Gainesville’s only planetarium provides prime opportunity for stargazing.
Gainesville’s Big Band Christmas to jazz things up for holidays
Concert slated for Dec. 17 at Meizon Church.
Aging Matters: Navigating Medicare open enrollment
Enrollment period open through Dec. 7.
Aging Matters: Gainesville’s youthful vibe beckons older adults
Numerous factors are drawing seniors to North Central Florida
Public Health Survey being conducted in Alachua County
Information will assist local leaders in determining residents’ needs.