Oviedo

Canterbury Retreat and conference center closed

Community reminisces about shuttered Canterbury Retreat 

The sudden closing of the Canterbury Retreat took many in the community by surprise. Now former guests hope it can be saved.

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State Road 417 widening causes concern amid hope for future

Drivers may have noticed a noticeable change under the S.R. 417 interchange at Red Bug Lake Road as it prepares for a major widening.

The proposed layout for a $20 million police building in Oviedo police building problem
Oviedo’s perpetual police building problem

On Election Day 2023, 64% of Oviedo voters rejected it. On Election Day 2024, 59% of Oviedo voters rejected it. The police building problem remains.

Oviedo trail Shane Kelly Park Oviedo Sports Complex
New trail to connect Oviedo Sports Complex and Shane Kelly Park in Oviedo

Project cost could total $718,000 for the .83-mile trail.

Oviedo’s Land Development Code gets major update

Big changes to land development code plus some comings and goings on the Oviedo City Council after the election.

Hagerty girls weightlifting
Hagerty girls weightlifting crushes Lake Mary

Another victory this past weekend thanks to a slew of personal record lifts as Hagerty girls weightlifting passes midseason.

An image of the Oviedo Police Department building.
After police building vote fails, question remains: ‘What now?’

Second failed police building referendum leaves city officials with, few answers

Lynx bus
County has tough questions about Lynx’s future

Lynx proposes big Neighborlink revamp that could improve service with more on-demand rides.

Holiday festivals Oviedo Winter Springs
Holiday festivals arrive, movie nights galore, quirky live shows

Take a date to an ornament-making class, or stock up on gifts at holiday festivals and holiday markets all this weekend.

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Wide margins in Winter Springs Commission election

Incumbents ousted in Winter Springs Commission Election.