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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.com, FOXSports, SmartNews, 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

Oviedo may see regulations for bikes, e-bikes and more; annual budget adopted
Oviedo Amendment 3 holiday parade
Oviedo could end holiday events, cut services if Amendment 3 passes

Oviedo mulls ending Christmas, Halloween, Easter events in addition to cutting back open hours for parks and pools to handle potential revenue losses if Amendment 3 passes.

Oviedo’s controversial Flock cameras have been removed. Now what?

A single curious Oviedo resident spoke up about the Flock cameras a month ago. Within weeks there was more public concern. Then in one night at the end of August the system was gone.

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Oviedo removes Flock system after fake camera ruffles feathers

'All the Flock ALPR cameras in the city have been removed,' police chief tell council after hours-long meeting.

African American cultural center in Round Lake Park gets official name

Oviedo had received a $500,000 grant to renovate the building but Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed an additional $500,000 requested in the 2024-2025 state budget.

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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.

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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

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