Maria is a junior print/digital journalism major at the University of Central Florida. She’s minoring in criminal justice and psychology. She moved from Russia after graduating from high school to pursue a degree and to learn about different cultures. Her articles have been published by UCF’s student-run publications NSM Today and Centric Magazine.
When Maria is not chasing a new story, she likes to explore new places in her community and play tennis.
In the last few years, Oviedo Mall owners have spent more than $3 million in total repairs, $1.5 million of that total was for the leaky part of the roof. Oviedo Mall Development Director Kevin Hipes said the mall would fix its maintenance issues within 12 months. He estimates that another $1 million will be needed to finish fixing the roof.
Greater Oviedo and Winter Springs events in this free, weekly listing include food trucks, football, free YMCA classes and a ladies pinball tournament.
A single-family house, nestled within the Winter Springs Town Center’s four-story buildings, restaurants and shops, has quietly been on the market for the past year, listed as a commercial lot for more than $2 million.
Find local events in Greater Oviedo and Winter Springs in this free, weekly listing, including a production of “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical”, a cornhole tournament, a performance by the Oviedo High School Band and Color Guard and back-to-school events.
Greater Oviedo and Winter Springs events in this free, weekly listing include back-to-school events, special movie events, and live music and performances.
Find hyperlocal events in Greater Oviedo and Winter Springs happening this weekend, next week and beyond. This week's events include a wine pairing event, an election information session and several comedy shows.
Find hyperlocal events in Greater Oviedo and Winter Springs happening this weekend, next week and beyond. This week's events include a ukulele band performance, a poker tournament fundraiser, and a tool swap.