Makayla Gray, Author at Oviedo Community News

Makayla Gray

Makayla is a senior print/digital journalism major at UCF with minors in creative writing and dance. In 2023, she was the editor-in-chief of UCF’s student-run magazine, Centric. She is also president of UCF’s chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

If she’s not writing or reporting, she’s most likely dancing; either for her minor or for her dance club, where she serves as vice president.

‘From a Goosebumps book’ – Seminole County’s skeleton crew libraries

By Makayla Gray & Abe Aboraya ● News ● September 10, 2025

Seminole County school libraries have far fewer paid staff than neighboring Orange County, leaving volunteers to try to pick up the slack a few hours a week.

Update: Oviedo residents could receive stormwater bill increase

By Makayla Gray ● News ● January 22, 2025

Residents of Oviedo could expect a nearly $3 rate increase to their utility bill by February.

Jessica Taylor stands next to her Little Free Library.

Local Little Libraries Guide

By Makayla Gray, Juergen Boehmer & Jenna Greaves ● News ● January 2, 2025

Now you can find the little libraries dotting Greater Oviedo and Winter Springs, and learn the stories behind them.

New Oviedo City Council member eyes future

By Makayla Gray ● News ● November 6, 2024

Alan Ott, Oviedo’s newly elected city councilman, reflects on his campaign and looks ahead amidst Tuesday night’s win.

Oviedo residents could receive stormwater bill increase

By Makayla Gray ● News ● October 2, 2024

Residents of Oviedo could expect a nearly $3 rate increase to their utility bill by Feb. 1, 2025.

Senate bill 812 construction Oviedo development fees

Ordinance for Senate Bill 812 passes in Seminole County

By Makayla Gray ● News ● September 25, 2024

Senate Bill 812-based change allows a plan to be created for ensuring the process for issuing building permits in residential areas is expedited.

School board candidates debate book bans, guns on campus, more

By Abe Aboraya & Makayla Gray ● Seminole County ● July 31, 2024

Associations with Moms for Liberty questioned at event, as two candidates were donated to by the group that’s known for endorsing book bans.

Pickleball Winter Springs pickleball class

A summer fiesta, a festival of plays and a pickleball class

By Makayla Gray ● Events ● July 31, 2024

Take a pickleball class this weekend, or go to a summer party for the whole family, plus two farmer’s markets.

A bioluminescent algae paddle, karaoke and loads of food events

By Makayla Gray ● Events ● July 24, 2024

UCF’s tradition of a bioluminescent algae paddle is only $30, a restaurant celebrates its first anniversary, and an unusually big weekend of events awaits.

Seminole County School Board candidates

By Makayla Gray & Aanya Shah ● Voter Guide 2024 ● July 17, 2024

The Seminole County School Board has two open seats. Those races will be decided in the Primary Election on Aug. 20.

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