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Eric Orvieto

Eric covers Oviedo and the surrounding areas. He attends City Council meetings, local events and profiles members of the community.

Eric is a veteran journalist, having worked as a writer, reporter and editor at both national and local publications, including Yahoo!NFL.comFOXSportsSmartNews, the Gainesville Sun and the Leesburg Daily Commercial. He has also worked in digital marketing, as a web producer for the Emmy-winning TV show “The Doctors” and taught digital media at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. Eric earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Florida.

Eric's Latest Articles

Flock camera Seminole County
Flock license plate reader discussion leads to possible de-Flocking of Oviedo

Oviedo considers removing Flock license plate readers, among the reported 190 cameras installed in Seminole County.

Oviedo Mall kennel approved following dramatic public hearing 

Pet rescue nonprofit in Oviedo gets go-ahead to begin boarding dogs over the weekend, despite neighbor's claims that dog noise issues haven't stopped.

Pet adoption Oviedo dogs
Local dog rescue may get kennel availability at Oviedo Mall

Public hearing to determine whether the dogs can sleep overnight at the pet adoption nonprofit at the Oviedo Mall will be Monday.

Oviedo prepares outreach plan for upcoming property tax amendment vote

With the November elections less than four months away, Oviedo continues to prepare for the possibility of losing millions of dollars that pays for infrastructure, parks and more.

Oviedo Charter amendment for added rural boundary protection heads to November ballot
Seminole County property tax increase
Diving into Seminole County August primary candidates’ financial reports

Oviedo Community News shows how much they're getting, how far it's coming from, and whether political action committees are paying for them.

Oviedo begins preparing for potential property tax vote impact

“There are places in this state, cities that will probably not continue to exist,” Seminole County Property Appraiser Johnson said. 

New Oviedo on the Park mural approved following AI controversy

After restarting the process to find a winner after many of the mural applicants used AI to create their proposed designs, Oviedo has a winner to commemorate 100 years.

Oviedo charter amendments
Four Oviedo Charter amendments head to November ballot

One item would end off-year City Council elections.

Oviedo charter amendments
Upcoming vote: Should Oviedo have four-year terms?

Four Oviedo City Charter amendments set for public hearing Monday.