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Oviedo Community News is an independent, nonprofit, digital newsroom that serves Greater Oviedo and Winter Springs, Florida.
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We’re a group of journalists who noticed the Greater Oviedo community wasn’t getting its story told, so we banded together to form a nonprofit newsroom that focuses on community issues and spends as much time listening to its readers as it does writing stories for them. We hope that by keeping our coverage area small – Oviedo, Winter Springs, Chuluota and Geneva – we’re less likely to miss somethi

ng important, such as a hot issue being debated in a city meeting, a nail-biter of a high school football game, or a citizen doing a good deed. We also believe that every community is special and has its own story to tell. As excited as we are to dive into the stories, we are spending time thoughtfully collecting as much public input as possible to learn what information people want and how they want to get it. We are talking to local groups, leaders and individuals, and are circulating a survey. Oviedo Community News, which exists under the umbrella nonprofit organization Central Florida Community News, is independent and is 501(c)(3)-pending, meaning it will operate under a board of directors. Our funding will come from donations (mostly individual), sponsorships and grants. We maintain editorial independence from donors, which means our funding never influences our coverage plans. We have created a citizen advisory board that will meet quarterly. This board will help guide our coverage plans, offer new perspectives on the community and the issues it faces, ensure we are meeting the community's coverage needs and identify any biases, inaccuracies or grievances in the community. Email [email protected] if you’re interested in joining this board and would like more details.

11/06/2024

Three new commissioners in Winter Springs and a new council member in Oviedo. Read about the wins in Oviedo Community News' article. Stay tuned for a more in depth story.

Incumbents ousted in Winter Springs Commission Election, while Alan Ott wins open Council seat in Oviedo.

11/06/2024

See who won the Oviedo, Winter Springs, Seminole County, state and federal races in OCN's results coverage: bit.ly/3AwoIDw

OCN will have local, state and national election results after the polls close on Election Day. It's your one-stop-shop for the 2024 election.

11/05/2024

Get tonight's results: bit.ly/3AwoIDw

10/29/2024

This article explains how the rural boundary, and possible changes to it would affect surrounding areas. Voters on Nov. 5 will decide on two amendments to the Seminole County charter that affect the rural boundary and how easily it can be changed. bit.ly/3AiKV7S

10/24/2024

Read Oviedo Community News' article: bit.ly/3YBtCZ6

10/22/2024

Read OCN's article: bit.ly/3BRTs25

10/18/2024

Oviedo Community News co-hosted its first virtual candidate forum last night ✨.
Thank you to our moderator OCN Reporter Eric Orvieto, co-hosts League of Women Voters of Seminole County Florida and Oviedo Citizens In Action, Inc., to the candidates Alan Ott and Darrell Lopez and to those who watched from home.
I hope this forum helps Oviedo voters make informed decisions on their ballots. Tip: the forum starts about 2 minutes in.😊

10/14/2024

The League of Women Voters of Seminole County and the City of Oviedo - City Administration Oviedo will give a presentation on the six constitutional amendments, the two Seminole County charter amendments, the Penny Sales Tax referendum and the Oviedo police building referendum that will appear on November ballots from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday. Oct. 14 at the Oviedo Public Library, 310 Division St. Learn more: bit.ly/4dKUf26

10/11/2024

Don't forget to register! bit.ly/4djGUh8

10/11/2024

Here’s a guide on how to get assistance for Hurricane Milton damage, starting at the city and county level with helpful links and information.

https://oviedocommunitynews.org/2024/10/10/hurricane-milton-damage-heres-where-to-find-help-locally/

10/09/2024

As you prepare for Hurricane Milton's trek across the state, find important local information, tips and more in OCN's Local Disaster Resource Guide: bit.ly/4ecVGat

OCN published content a day early to get everything to you ahead of the storm. It's all on our website for you now.

We hope that you stay safe and dry.

-The OCN Team

10/02/2024

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09/30/2024

The League of Women Voters Seminole County will give a presentation, teaching people how to spot mis- and disinformation, as well as reviewing voting rules, from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 at The Wedding Barn, 346 E. Franklin St. in Oviedo. Learn more: bit.ly/3Y4M1gC

09/24/2024

Tropical Storm Helene is forecasted by the National Hurricane Center to hit Florida as a major hurricane on Thursday night.

OCN republished its Local Disaster Resource Guide, which includes the sandbag filling station times and locations for today: bit.ly/47AIeuJ

Stay safe! -The OCN team

(Photo courtesy of the city of Oviedo)

09/19/2024

The Winter Springs City Commission candidates forum, hosted by the Homeowners Association - THOA, will be live streamed by the League of Women Voters of Seminole County Florida at 7 p.m. tonight (www.facebook.com/LWVSeminoleCo). Watch it there or join in person at the Tuscawilla Country Club, 1500 Winter Springs Blvd. in Winter Springs.

Find more upcoming election events, plus a list of candidates you'll find on your ballot and helpful voter information in OCN's Voter Guide preview article: bit.ly/3zBOyp0

09/18/2024

Did you miss Oviedo Community News' article?

A nearly year and a half long search for the new Winter Springs city manager may finally be coming to a close. Monday night’s city commission

09/18/2024

Read Oviedo Community News' full article:

A wetland and floodplain area could become “state-of-the-art" outdoor RV storage facility according to the applicant.

09/12/2024

Find something local to do in Oviedo Community News' weekly event listing: bit.ly/47lQiPP.

Everything from 's Friday Night Market to Mall's Renaissance Fair and from Songbirds Music, Art, & Dance Center's Family Paint Party to 's Concert Series, is all happening this weekend!

A Renaissance fair at the mall? Take a look (and a bit of a trip back in time) this weekend.

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