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Oviedo Community News Oviedo Community News is an independent, nonprofit, digital newsroom that serves Greater Oviedo and Winter Springs, Florida.

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 something 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.

At PTA forum, candidates with districts in Seminole County answered questions about a lack of librarians, book bans and ...
10/12/2026

At PTA forum, candidates with districts in Seminole County answered questions about a lack of librarians, book bans and recess. Read Oviedo Community News' article: bit.ly/3VWxt3X

Chris Dorworth’s proposed Strawberry Lane project at the former Pappy’s Patch property near Oviedo now goes to the Count...
10/12/2026

Chris Dorworth’s proposed Strawberry Lane project at the former Pappy’s Patch property near Oviedo now goes to the County Commission for a final decision. Read Oviedo Community News' article: bit.ly/3UhyjIb

Seminole County Commissioners could weigh in on two developments, including apartments near Lukas Nursery. Contact infor...
10/09/2026

Seminole County Commissioners could weigh in on two developments, including apartments near Lukas Nursery. Contact information for county commissioners is included in the article for anyone wishing to voice opinion. Read Oviedo Community News' article: bit.ly/3VzSwcD

Whether you're looking for something to do with the kids when they have a Monday off of school, you're looking for some ...
10/09/2026

Whether you're looking for something to do with the kids when they have a Monday off of school, you're looking for some fun on a Monday night or you just really love golfing and local news, come play a round of putt-putt golf on Monday, Oct. 12 at PopStroke on Alafaya Trail and 10% of proceeds for the day go to Oviedo Community News!

Mention Oviedo Community News at the register and you can help your nonprofit, independent newsroom while you have a super fun day!

The OCN team will be in and out, golfing with our families. Please RSVP - we'd love to see who's coming!

RSVP: bit.ly/3Ttqxuz

10/08/2026

Some board members question the wisdom of approving a new middle school as traditional public school enrollment declines. Read Oviedo Community News' article: bit.ly/4dX8TGm

Play games with your friends at game night, explore new artists and vintage trinkets at a night market in Oviedo, bring ...
10/08/2026

Play games with your friends at game night, explore new artists and vintage trinkets at a night market in Oviedo, bring your UCF Alumni friends to watch the UCF vs. Oklahoma State game, make celestial terrariums, and celebrate Halloween early at an annual Halloween parade! Don't miss out on these events and more at Oviedo Community News' weekly events listing: bit.ly/4dn8zAE

Oviedo Mall Lukas Nursery & Butterfly Encounter Rock & Brews Oviedo Addition Financial Arena

Do you know where this photo was taken?Oviedo Community News' "Know Your Town Challenge" features a photo weekly where r...
10/07/2026

Do you know where this photo was taken?

Oviedo Community News' "Know Your Town Challenge" features a photo weekly where readers can guess the location of where the photo was taken.

We take answers by email and will reveal the answer in the following week's OCN newsletter that comes out every Thursday morning. (comments are turned off to keep the game fun!)

Email [email protected] to lock in your answer and join our newsletter to see if you're right. You'll also get all the Greater Oviedo and Winter Springs news and local events you need for the week.

Sign up here: bit.ly/3ub1tsa

10/06/2026

One Florida constitutional amendment would allow the state to raise saving levels for its rainy day fund, another would cut taxes on agricultural equipment and a third would reduce property taxes. Two of them would reduce state and local revenues. Read Oviedo Community News' article: bit.ly/3W0SmuM

Oviedo Community News created a nonpartisan voter guide with information on all of the local candidates running in the 2...
10/05/2026

Oviedo Community News created a nonpartisan voter guide with information on all of the local candidates running in the 2026 General Election on November 3. Read it here: bit.ly/4yxI4B6

In the wake of Amendment 3, Diaz says the big-ticket items – parks and police – should be on the table. Read Oviedo Comm...
10/02/2026

In the wake of Amendment 3, Diaz says the big-ticket items – parks and police – should be on the table. Read Oviedo Community News' article: bit.ly/4yB8UIc

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