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Questions raised about Winter Springs commissioners’ spending at hotel
A Winter Springs advocacy group wants to see receipts after purchases by commissioners on city-issued cards at an Orlando hotel.
Oviedo reboots centennial mural contest after deluge of AI-generated proposals causes uproar
Oviedo Council sets clear guidelines banning the use of AI in a new call for artists for the mural competition.
Oviedo School ‘weapon’ incident highlights human element in AI security systems
Emphasizing safety over risk, an Oviedo school went into lockdown after an AI security system detected a ‘weapon’ that looked like a gun.
Affordable housing, a canopy walk and tower could come with updated redevelopment plan
Oviedo approves an updated community redevelopment plan to align with 2045 city plans. And that could include a soaring canopy walk proposed by a former City Councilman.
OCIA looks to launch mental health workshops and expand community outreach in Oviedo
Free OCIA mental health workshops to offer resources to the Oviedo community after the success of financial literacy workshops.
Oviedo to keep ‘junk fee’ and continue partnership with Chamber of Commerce
The Oviedo City Council briefly talked about the possibility of ending business fees, but ended without a vote.
East Magnolia Street bridge could begin $1M repairs next month
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.
Oviedo’s Lawton House undergoes updates to potentially host community events
The Lawton House in Oviedo could be getting internal changes to feel more like a century home than just a museum.