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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

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Oviedo on the Park open container plan moves closer to reality

By Eric Orvieto ● News ● April 9, 2025

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Tallahassee threatens to bulldoze rural development restrictions, as local officials fight to protect them

By Eric Orvieto ● News ● April 2, 2025

Two bills in the Florida Legislature could have major impacts on rural development restrictions in Seminole County, sending local officials racing to Tallahassee.

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Oviedo changes protocols after long fluoride system shutdowns

By Eric Orvieto ● News ● March 26, 2025

Protocol changes follow after OCN investigation revealed pattern of repeated, unpublished Oviedo fluoride system shutdowns.

Construction debris, discharge leads to environmental concerns

By Eric Orvieto ● Seminole County ● March 19, 2025

Pollution from the construction of a storage facility is under investigation, worries local officials, resident.

Cory Mills questions after town hall

Oviedo residents voice concerns about U.S. Rep. Cory Mills, federal cuts; request town hall

By Eric Orvieto ● News ● March 13, 2025

After Cory Mills allegedly left visible bruises on a woman in his apartment, residents of Oviedo expressed concern and requested a town hall for Mills to answer to his constituents.

Heated Oviedo City Council meeting focuses on solutions around fluoridation “breakdown”

By Eric Orvieto ● News ● March 6, 2025

Water fluoridation system problem in Oviedo opens flood of criticisms from City Council and mayor over communication of problems.

Oviedo water fluoridation paused after equipment failure

By Eric Orvieto ● News ● February 26, 2025

Mayor ‘speechless’ at ‘communication breakdown,’ fixing it remains in limbo as the state legislature decides whether to ban the cavity-fighting mineral.

Historic Oviedo Colored Schools Museum

Historic Oviedo Colored Schools Museum heads to vital Seminole County hearing

By Eric Orvieto ● News ● February 26, 2025

The Historic Oviedo Colored Schools Museum would be frozen in the year 1950, and could open in 2026 if approved. But an unusual parking situation would put visitors 1.3 miles away.

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Oviedo to move forward with Public Safety Building annex

By Eric Orvieto ● News ● February 26, 2025

The long-debated Oviedo public safety building project moves forward as a very different version than what was rejected twice by voters.

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Oviedo eyes technology partnership to “pull us into the future”

By Eric Orvieto ● News ● February 19, 2025

Oviedo looks to join forces with Altamonte Springs for technology and sustainability innovations. City also pushes to fix future flooding.