Oviedo aims to acquire funding for fire training facility and additional crosswalks
Despite ‘total chaos’ in Tallahassee and a government shutdown, the city council approved next year’s state and federal lobbying programs.
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Winter Springs boil water notices, explained
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.
Winter Springs votes to remove all public electric vehicle chargers in city
Winter Springs already had the fewest public electric vehicle chargers of any city in Seminole County. Now it will have zero.
Residents trek to Volusia to fight for Yarborough Ranch
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
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.
Controversial McDonald’s approved, with traffic improvements
A proposed McDonald's restaurant was recently approved by the Oviedo City Council, with roadway changes, after residents opposed initial plans.
Local events this week – Yarborough meeting, Pink Day, Malltoberfest
Join in on local events this week in Greater Oviedo and Winter Springs such as homecoming events, Malltoberfest, FBCF’s sixth annual Pink Day, and a succulent pumpkin design workshop.
Local events this week – Oktoberfest, comedy show, butterfly gardening
Join in on hyperlocal events in Greater Oviedo and Winter Springs such as Oktoberfest, a three-day German festival, a harvest moon hike, and a lesson in butterfly gardening
Business tax exemptions on the ballot
A referendum on the 2023 Oviedo ballot asks voters to decide whether the city can grant tax exemptions to new and expanding businesses that are expected to create full-time jobs in Oviedo. The time period and number of jobs that must be sustained will depend on the performance agreement that will be approved by the City Council at a later date.
Oviedo Mayor race
Running for Oviedo Mayor this year is incumbent Megan Sladek, former Oviedo City Council member Judith Dolores Smith and Oviedo resident Brady Duke. Get candidate profiles, videos and Q&A.