Oviedo Community News informs and connects Greater Oviedo and Winter Springs through independent, public-service journalism. As your nonprofit newsroom, we focus on issues that you tell us matter to you.

4 days ago · Following revelations earlier this month that Oviedo’s water fluoridation system had been down for the majority of the last year without notice to the City Council or the public, the Public Works Department is making changes to internal protocols.. Oviedo residents voted for the city’s water to be fluoridated in 1974, though the system wasn’t activated until 1995.

6 days ago · Oviedo Community News informs and connects Greater Oviedo and Winter Springs through independent, public-service journalism. As your nonprofit newsroom, we focus on issues that you tell us matter to you.

6 days ago · Eric covers Oviedo and the surrounding areas. He attends City Council meetings, local events and profiles members of the community. Eric is a veteran journalist, having worked as a writer, reporter and editor at both national and local publications, including Yahoo!, NFL.com, FOXSports, SmartNews, the Gainesville Sun and the Leesburg Daily Commercial.

6 days ago · The day following the Feb. 5 publication of Oviedo Community News’ story about Oviedo water fluoridation, Oviedo Public Works Director Bobby Wyatt sent an email to City Council members — with no additional notice to the Oviedo public from city officials or accounts — stating it had stopped its fluoridation temporarily due to issues with the system.

6 days ago · Oviedo Community News informs and connects Greater Oviedo and Winter Springs through independent, public-service journalism. As your nonprofit newsroom, we focus on issues that you tell us matter to you.

Mar 13, 2025 · On Election Day 2023, 64% of Oviedo voters rejected it. On Election Day 2024, 59% of Oviedo voters rejected it. And now, Oviedo voters have made their voices heard as to why they have continually said no to referendums for millions of dollars of bonds — $35.5 million in 2023 and $20.4 million in 2024 — to add to the already-approved $11.4 million in bonds voted for in 2016 for a new public ...

6 days ago · A discussion about how to increase the availability of attainable and affordable housing in Oviedo has a number of City Council members trying to find answers, with disagreements on what can be done.

Mar 12, 2025 · Consultant Urban3 LLC told the city last year that Oviedo’s revenues reflect a $15 million annual budget shortfall based on the amount of money it would take to maintain its current infrastructure (roads, water, sewer). Possible solutions include raising taxes and adding more density to create a larger tax base.

Jan 15, 2025 · Oviedo Community News informs and connects Greater Oviedo and Winter Springs through independent, public-service journalism. As your nonprofit newsroom, we focus on issues that you tell us matter to you.