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Oviedo Mall considers chaperone policy after tenant faces $30,000 in losses from vehicle break-ins
Read full article: Oviedo Mall considers chaperone policy after tenant faces $30,000 in losses from vehicle break-insThe Oviedo Mall is considering a chaperone policy for those under the age of 18 after two recent break-ins.
Donโt touch these fuzzy Florida bugs! What you need to know about the Tussock moth caterpillar
Read full article: Donโt touch these fuzzy Florida bugs! What you need to know about the Tussock moth caterpillarYou have likely seen tussock moth caterpillars around your home or at local parks in the past few weeks. These hairy insects can give you a rash if you touch them.
A walk down memory lane: Discovering The Pinball Lounge in Oviedo
Read full article: A walk down memory lane: Discovering The Pinball Lounge in OviedoTucked away off Broadway Street, inside a very non-descript building that houses the Oviedo Bowling Center, is one of the largest working collections of pinball machines in Central Florida.
The one-of-kind Oviedo campus garden where nature is the teacher
Read full article: The one-of-kind Oviedo campus garden where nature is the teacherJust steps away from Lawton Elementary School, a lush, whimsical garden serves as more than just an oasis; it is an outdoor classroom where nature is the teacher.
The push to make Oviedo a public arts destination
Read full article: The push to make Oviedo a public arts destinationNestled in the heart of Central Florida, Oviedo is known for its charming neighborhoods and growing community. But city leaders hope one day it will also be recognized for a thriving public arts scene.
Roaches, sewage and more โ Hereโs why these Central Florida restaurants were forced to close
Read full article: Roaches, sewage and more โ Hereโs why these Central Florida restaurants were forced to closeLast week, nearly a dozen restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a state health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
โTheyโre massive:โ Oviedoโs Lake Jesup packed with alligators
Read full article: โTheyโre massive:โ Oviedoโs Lake Jesup packed with alligatorsJust moments after the airboatโs propeller began to roar and the watercraft started gliding across waters of Lake Jesup, we found ourselves surrounded by wildlife.
Oviedoโs baseball legacy: A powerhouse of youth sports in Central Florida
Read full article: Oviedoโs baseball legacy: A powerhouse of youth sports in Central FloridaFor parents across Central Florida, the name Oviedo resonates deeply, especially for those whose children have participated in youth sports.
Oviedo could get arts and entertainment district, new alcohol licenses with this bill
Read full article: Oviedo could get arts and entertainment district, new alcohol licenses with this billOviedo leaders and residents are weighing in on a bill which would allow for open containers within a new arts and entertainment district.
4 years of construction? Here are Seminole Countyโs big plans for Slavia Road in Oviedo
Read full article: 4 years of construction? Here are Seminole Countyโs big plans for Slavia Road in OviedoSeminole County is gearing up for a major road upgrade in Oviedo, but drivers will need to be patient and prepare for long-term inconveniences before things get better.
DeSantis returns millions in federal funds as Florida cities receive DOGE letters
Read full article: DeSantis returns millions in federal funds as Florida cities receive DOGE lettersFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media, announcing that the state had returned hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding.
2 indicted over 2023 murder of 18-year-old at Oviedo apartment complex
Read full article: 2 indicted over 2023 murder of 18-year-old at Oviedo apartment complexTwo men have been indicted after the murder of 2023 murder of an 18-year-old near Oviedo, according to the State Attorneyโs Office 18th judicial circuit.
Do you support removing fluoride from water? Oviedoโs mayor wants to know
Read full article: Do you support removing fluoride from water? Oviedoโs mayor wants to knowOviedo Mayor Megan Sladek is asking Floridians to participate in a survey asking whether they support the banning of fluoride from drinking water.
Several Florida hospitals suing UnitedHealthcare for allegedly underpaying for emergency services
Read full article: Several Florida hospitals suing UnitedHealthcare for allegedly underpaying for emergency servicesSeveral hospitals, including six in Central Florida, are suing UnitedHealthcare for underpaying for emergency services provided, according to court records.
Despite losing brewery, Oviedo Mall revamp is โclose,โ development director says
Read full article: Despite losing brewery, Oviedo Mall revamp is โclose,โ development director saysAfter five years, the owners of the Oviedo Brewing Company announced that they would be closing at the end of February. Itโs another loss at a mall that has been trying to reinvent itself, and with so many similar stories happening across Central Florida it begs the question, what does the future of the Oviedo Mall actually look like?
Oviedo Brewing Company is closing its doors for good. Hereโs when
Read full article: Oviedo Brewing Company is closing its doors for good. Hereโs whenThe Oviedo Brewing Company shared on Tuesday afternoon that it would be closing its business at the end of the month, according to a Facebook post.
โWeโre actually underwater:โ Oviedo residents see 25% stormwater bill hike
Read full article: โWeโre actually underwater:โ Oviedo residents see 25% stormwater bill hikeFor a homeowner who pays $100 per month in utilities to the City of Oviedo, that bill will increase to around $108 as of this month.
Active-shooter drill at Oviedo Mall keeps first responders frosty
Read full article: Active-shooter drill at Oviedo Mall keeps first responders frostyAt the Oviedo Mall, dozens of local officers, deputies, EMS and other responders took part in a three-day course designed to help them prepare for active-shooter situations and attacks.
โDisheartening to see:โ Racist graffiti sprayed on side of historic Seminole County church, deputies say
Read full article: โDisheartening to see:โ Racist graffiti sprayed on side of historic Seminole County church, deputies sayRacist graffiti was spray painted on the side of the historic St. James AME Church, according to the Seminole County Sheriffโs Office.
Seminole County braces for lawsuits over public camping ban
Read full article: Seminole County braces for lawsuits over public camping banHB 1365 does allow counties or cities to designate an area for public camping, but so far, no Central Florida government has designated an area for camping. So if people experiencing homelessness canโt sleep or camp outside, where should they go? In Seminole County, thereโs only one homeless shelter: The Rescue Outreach Mission.
Hereโs when these Central Florida malls will close on Christmas Eve
Read full article: Hereโs when these Central Florida malls will close on Christmas EveChristmas Day is less than a day away, and many stores in Central Florida will be closing early on Christmas Eve in celebration of the holiday.
โWhere do we go from here?:โ Oviedo voters again reject tax hike to fund aging police headquarters
Read full article: โWhere do we go from here?:โ Oviedo voters again reject tax hike to fund aging police headquartersOn election night, 59% of voters in Oviedo said "no" to a tax hike to replace an aging police headquarters.
Ambulance falls through washed-out road in Oviedo after drunken driver hits hydrant, officials say
Read full article: Ambulance falls through washed-out road in Oviedo after drunken driver hits hydrant, officials sayAfter hitting three cars, a drunken driver crashed into a fire hydrant and caused a washout in Oviedo, according to officials.
โGhost lightsโ a mystery on this Central Florida road. Have you seen them?
Read full article: โGhost lightsโ a mystery on this Central Florida road. Have you seen them?For decades, Seminole County residents have told rumors about โghost lightsโ that supposedly appear at night along a local back road.
These Central Florida restaurants are reopening after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: These Central Florida restaurants are reopening after Hurricane MiltonThe good news (and a good sign for the community) is that several popular restaurants will be back open tonight for people looking to take a break from being stuck in their homes.
Central Florida-based fried chicken chain celebrates 20th anniversary, opens Longwood restaurant
Read full article: Central Florida-based fried chicken chain celebrates 20th anniversary, opens Longwood restaurantTwenty years ago, two men who met golfing at Ole Miss opened their first restaurant, Huey Magooโs in Oviedo. Matt Armstrong and Thad Hudgens are celebrating these two decades of success, but also the opening of their chain's first Longwood location.
These are the best suburbs to raise a family in Florida. 5 are near Orlando
Read full article: These are the best suburbs to raise a family in Florida. 5 are near OrlandoThe ranking examined factors like public schooling, housing, nightlife, cost of living and more to determine a final โgradeโ for each suburb.
Seminole County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024
Read full article: Seminole County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024Supervisor of Elections, school board and city positions are just some of the seats up on the ballot in Seminole County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.
1 injured in 3-vehicle crash on Alafaya Trail in Oviedo, police say
Read full article: 1 injured in 3-vehicle crash on Alafaya Trail in Oviedo, police sayOne person was transported as a trauma alert after a three-vehicle crash that has a portion of Alafaya Trail shut down on Monday afternoon, according to the Oviedo Police Department.nt.
Another Broken Egg Cafe in Oviedo changes ownership, lays off staff without notice
Read full article: Another Broken Egg Cafe in Oviedo changes ownership, lays off staff without noticeThe layoffs happened on July 28 before the restaurant closed for the day and within view of customers, according to former employees who spoke to News 6.
Oviedo leans toward borrowing money for future water treatment plant, stormwater projects
Read full article: Oviedo leans toward borrowing money for future water treatment plant, stormwater projectsTaxpayers in Oviedo have concerns about how the city will fund future projects. The city of Oviedo is growing, and city officials said the current water treatment facility can't keep up.
Repaving project completed at historic Black cemetery in Oviedo after revealing unmarked graves
Read full article: Repaving project completed at historic Black cemetery in Oviedo after revealing unmarked gravesA ribbon cutting event at Boston Hill Cemetery in Oviedo marked the official completion of a road repaving project which revealed a dozen unmarked graves.
Residents unable to apply for Floridaโs Swim Lesson Voucher Program despite new law
Read full article: Residents unable to apply for Floridaโs Swim Lesson Voucher Program despite new lawWith summer in full swing, health experts are raising awareness about water safety, but there are still questions about
Need a reason to go to Oviedoโs fireworks on July 6? Because youโre paying $46K for them
Read full article: Need a reason to go to Oviedoโs fireworks on July 6? Because youโre paying $46K for themYou've probably picked which fireworks show you're going to this Fourth of July, or in the case of Oviedo, July 6.
FHP arrests man in connection to Orange County crash that killed 71-year-old man
Read full article: FHP arrests man in connection to Orange County crash that killed 71-year-old manAn Oviedo man was arrested after a 2023 Orange County crash that killed 71-year-old Mohammad Moayer, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
3rd time a charm? Oviedo city council debate latest tax hike to replace aging police headquarters
Read full article: 3rd time a charm? Oviedo city council debate latest tax hike to replace aging police headquartersMonday evening, Oviedo city leaders will begin a contentious debate for a third time over asking voters for millions of dollars to build a new police station
โThatโs what makes a father proud:โ Oviedoโs DโAmico & Sons serves up family traditions
Read full article: โThatโs what makes a father proud:โ Oviedoโs DโAmico & Sons serves up family traditionsAfter retiring, Giovanni and his son decided to open DโAmico & Sons Italian Market & Bakery in Oviedo.
โJust glad to get up to age 100:โ Seminole County World War II vet honored with Quilt of Valor
Read full article: โJust glad to get up to age 100:โ Seminole County World War II vet honored with Quilt of ValorItโs a special honor for a special guy during a special time. Peter Durante is celebrating his 100th birthday this week.
Mother-daughter duo serves up sweetness at creative confectionery shop in Oviedo
Read full article: Mother-daughter duo serves up sweetness at creative confectionery shop in OviedoKathy Wrey and her daughter Ella Riccard tell News 6 reporter Catherine Silver how they started a sweets shop together at the Oviedo Mall.
Scaling back: New Publix stores opened in Florida. Hereโs what theyโre missing
Read full article: Scaling back: New Publix stores opened in Florida. Hereโs what theyโre missingNew Publix stores are scheduled to open in Central Florida, though Publix officials said theyโll be missing a certain piece of equipment.
Oviedo city council to consider scaled-down plans for new police headquarters
Read full article: Oviedo city council to consider scaled-down plans for new police headquartersSix months after voters resoundingly rejected Oviedoโs request to tear down the cityโs 3-decade-old police department headquarters and rebuild it almost quadruple the size for $47 million, the city is revealing Plan B โ and five other smaller, less-expensive options.
Alligator โcourtshipโ season kicks off in Florida. It could prove deadly
Read full article: Alligator โcourtshipโ season kicks off in Florida. It could prove deadlyOn Thursday, the city of Oviedo posted a warning on social media about the mating season, cautioning residents to stay safe during this time.