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Abe Aboraya

Abe is the Local Government Accountability Reporter for Oviedo Community News and is a Report for America corps member. His work has appeared on NPR, ProPublica, Kaiser Health News and StoryCorps. He spent 2018 investigating post-traumatic stress disorder in first responders, and investigated why paramedics didn’t enter Pulse nightclub to bring out victims. In 2018, the Florida Associated Press Professional Broadcasters Contest awarded that series second place in the investigative category and first place in the public affairs category. Aboraya holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Central Florida. His first journalism job in 2007 was covering the city of Winter Springs in Seminole County. A father of two, Aboraya spends his free time reading and writing fiction and enjoying his second home in the Hyrule kingdom.

Reach Abe by email at abeaboraya@oviedocommunitynews.org

Abe's Latest Articles

Seminole County changing ADU rules to allow larger mother-in-law suites

Final vote next week would also allow alcohol sales closer to churches and schools.

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DeSantis vetoes Seminole County appropriations worth $2.5M

Projects included a smart water meter system upgrades, an AI system to monitor schools for guns and crosswalk projects, but were vetoed by DeSantis.  

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‘Stump city:’ Winter Springs tree removal policy could change after issues raised

After a tree fell on a car, the city spent $218,000 on tree removal, but residents and commissioners now say the city has gone too far cutting down trees.

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Winter Springs commissioner travel policy gets an update after scandal

After reporting on Winter Springs commissioners repaying expenses, the travel policy gets a ‘common sense’ update. 

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Want to wish Oviedo Olympian Jenny Simpson well?

'Keep the energy coming,' says retiring Hagerty coach Jay Getty

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Who’s on the Seminole County primary ballot for 2026

County Commission Candidate Nakicha Dunn calls foul as 2026 primary qualifying ends.

Florida property tax reform
Help us report on property tax reform and affordability

Oviedo Community News wants to know what affordability means to you.

SCPS budget cuts
SCPS weighs more budget cuts with $3M recurring shortfall

State lawmakers have steadily cut the school tax rate for 14 consecutive years.

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Winter Springs narrowly approves declaration during Pride month

Winter Springs also finalizes stormwater rate increase in packed meeting.

Seminole County property tax reform
Seminole County’s potential impact from property tax reform: $188M over two years

As budget decisions loom, commissioners say the time is now to start planning.

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