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Mason Gray

Mason Gray is a summer 2026 editorial intern at Oviedo Community News with support from the Nonprofit Newsroom Internship Program created by The Scripps Howard Fund and the Institute for Nonprofit News.

Mason is a senior print/digital journalism student with a minor in history at the University of Central Florida. He has contributed articles to The Community Paper and UCF’s student-run newspaper, The Charge. Mason’s passion for journalism is driven by his love for writing and storytelling.

In his free time, Mason enjoys spending time with friends, playing basketball, and watching sports.

Mason's Latest Articles

City of Oviedo plants Liberty Tree as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration

Newly planted hickory tree is one of seven planned Liberty Trees across Seminole County to commemorate semiquincentennial.

Reformed Theological Seminary Oviedo expansion
Oviedo Council OKs new student housing options at Reformed Theological Seminary

RTS Senior Director of Operations Rob McAdams said the changes will help serve students who visit campus for short-term and hybrid programs.

Seminary school Oviedo proposal
Oviedo advances Reformed Seminary school student housing proposal

The City Council will hold a final public hearing for the proposal, whihc could add up to 163 beds worth of student housing, on June 15.

Seminole County hurricane prep
Flood mitigation efforts continue across Seminole County ahead of hurricane season

As Seminole County hurricane prep ends, officials cite aging infrastructure and lessons learned from prior flooding.

Oviedo student housing Reformed Theological Seminary map
Oviedo council to review student housing proposal near neighborhood

Reformed Theological Seminary’s request would allow up to 163 student housing beds at Kingsbridge property in Oviedo.

Hurricane flood insurance
FEMA flood insurance reforms released ahead of hurricane season in Seminole County

Insurance officials say homeowners should review flood coverage and disaster plans before storms arrive. Many homes have none.

Twin Rivers Golf Club course Oviedo.
Oviedo Council rejects additional Twin Rivers audit funding

Oviedo City Council members questioned the value of the $35,000 request tied to the investigation and audit of the city-owned, independently managed Twin Rivers golf course.

Oviedo Veterans Day Memorial
Names of 34 veterans added to the Oviedo Veterans Tribute in Veterans Day ceremony

Families and veterans watched as names were read aloud and added to the tribute wall during the Nov. 11 ceremony.

Girl Scouts’ proposal brings crosswalk, wildlife-crossing sign to Winter Springs

Girl Scout Troop 869’s Bronze Award project led to safety upgrades along Moss Road after members presented their idea to the Winter Springs City Commission.

Oviedo flag football team honored for winning national championship

9- and 10-year olds from Oviedo win national title 

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