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Sofia Sutter

Sofia is a senior at the University of Central Florida majoring in journalism and minoring in sociology. She is president of UCF’s chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, digital manager of Centric Magazine and an active member of The New York Times Corps, a competitive talent-pipeline program. Since interning with OCN in 2023, Sofia has worked for NBC, the Orlando Sentinel and WESH 2/CW 18. She enjoys baking, watching musicals, and being a mom to her fake plants, Groot, George and Gregory.

Sofia's Latest Articles

Oviedo to keep ‘junk fee’ and continue partnership with Chamber of Commerce

By Sofia Sutter ● Oviedo ● January 7, 2026

The Oviedo City Council briefly talked about the possibility of ending business fees, but ended without a vote.

Magnolia Street Bridge Oviedo

East Magnolia Street bridge could begin $1M repairs next month

By Sofia Sutter ● News ● December 17, 2025

Over $1 million will be paid by the city to repair East Magnolia Street following damage from Hurricane Ian. It’s an issue residents have asked about for years.

Lawton House Oviedo

Oviedo’s Lawton House undergoes updates to potentially host community events

By Sofia Sutter ● News ● December 10, 2025

The Lawton House in Oviedo could be getting internal changes to feel more like a century home than just a museum.

Oviedo townhome development

Oviedo blocks townhomes in effort to prevent piecemeal development

By Sofia Sutter ● News ● December 3, 2025

Oviedo Council attempts to balance future development and present neighborhood character by stopping specific type of townhome development.

Lockwood Boulevard repaving

‘Worst road in Oviedo’ could be resurfaced later this month

By Sofia Sutter ● News ● November 12, 2025

On Monday, Oviedo City Council will vote to give additional funds to the repaving of Lockwood boulevard – over $500,000.

Oviedo fire fee property tax cuts

Oviedo aims to acquire funding for fire training facility and additional crosswalks

By Sofia Sutter ● News ● October 23, 2025

Despite ‘total chaos’ in Tallahassee and a government shutdown, the city council approved next year’s state and federal lobbying programs.

Winter Springs boil water notices, explained

By Sofia Sutter ● News ● November 29, 2023

In the wake of a recent fake boil water notice for Winter Springs that was spread on social media, here’s an explainer guide plus an update on the state of the city’s water systems.

To show electric vehicle chargers connected Oviedo land development code

Winter Springs votes to remove all public electric vehicle chargers in city

By Sofia Sutter ● News ● November 15, 2023

Winter Springs already had the fewest public electric vehicle chargers of any city in Seminole County. Now it will have zero.

Natural lands Seminole County Yarborough

Residents trek to Volusia to fight for Yarborough Ranch

By Sofia Sutter ● Seminole County ● October 11, 2023

Some Seminole County residents crowded the Volusia County Commission Board Room Thursday afternoon as the state accepted public testimony about adding the Yarborough Ranch and Ford Marsh to the Florida Forever Project.

Local events this week – fall fest, Taylor Swift Day, and Bluey Halloween

By Sofia Sutter ● Events ● October 11, 2023

Join in on local events in Greater Oviedo and Winter Springs from this free, weekly listing, including fall festivities, a Taylor Swift Day, national dessert day, and a Bluey Halloween Mommy and Me activity.