World-renowned Chelonian Institute’s century-old home spared in Oviedo
Iconic Oviedo building given new life years after the death of the turtle and tortoise researching Chelonian Institute's founder, Dr. Peter Pritchard.
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Oviedo property tax rate expected to stay flat
After a big tax increase in Oviedo last year, the rate barely budges, but after discovering an illegal board member the Public Arts Board gets a shakeup.
Sunshine Law questions lead to confusion, attack on former Oviedo city attorney
Adding another wrinkle to the convoluted situation, a Sunshine Law expert questions the legal opinion that absolved the Oviedo mayor of wrongdoing.
Major funding source missing from 2025-26 Oviedo budget
Minus ARPA funding, Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek fears for budgets in the future for maintenance and repairs.
Oviedo makes call to artists for new arts district logo
An arts and entertainment district in Oviedo may go by another name, and it isn't finished being voted on by the city, but the city is already preparing to design it.
Oviedo senior program has been nearly three years in the making
The Oviedo senior recreation and wellness center was days from opening when Hurricane Ian hit, flooding it and setting it back to square one.
Oviedo Arya development brings Live Local Act issues to forefront
In the wake of a razor-thin vote to pass a mixed residential-retail tower, questions remain how the Live Local Act forced a city's hand, and what implications it has for cities' futures.
Oviedo on the Park’s open container plans come into focus
With the open container law speeding its way through the Florida Legislature, Oviedo sharpens its plans for a potential arts and entertainment district.
Questions for U.S. Rep. Cory Mills after ‘scripted’ town hall
U.S. Rep. Cory Mills accused of "dodging his job" after town hall leaves many questions unanswered. Here we give residents a forum to ask them.
Short-notice Mills town hall call ‘sounded scripted,’ says mayor
Cory Mills town hall call took 11 questions, left "elephant in the room" of alleged violent assault of mystery woman unanswered.