Oviedo blocks townhomes in effort to prevent piecemeal development
Oviedo Council attempts to balance future development and present neighborhood character by stopping specific type of townhome development.
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‘Worst road in Oviedo’ could be resurfaced later this month
On Monday, Oviedo City Council will vote to give additional funds to the repaving of Lockwood boulevard – over $500,000.
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.
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