Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oviedo

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 Why key Oviedo crosswalk safety upgrades were suddenly put on hold

Oviedo, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Oviedo! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why key Oviedo crosswalk safety upgrades were suddenly put on hold
  • Could a November tax vote cut Oviedo services by millions?
  • Will Oviedo approve a $216K system to predict neighborhood flooding?

Also on today's calendar: Wine Down Wednesday Networking Social and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What goes up but never goes down? 🤔 (Answer below!)

From our Partner
Today's Oviedo Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. After investing billions to light up their network from big cities to small towns, T-Mobile is America's Best Mobile Network in the US according to Ookla Speedtest®. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Oviedo Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Oviedo. Advertisement

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 91 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 78.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. DeSantis vetoes $2.5 million in Seminole County budget projects (prismnews.com) — State budget vetoes just wiped out funding for safety upgrades at two busy Oviedo crossings, along with Seminole County water meter improvements and school gun-detection software. Planned fixes at Lockwood Boulevard and Fallbrook Drive, plus State Road 434 at Boardwalk Avenue, are now on hold while the city waits for another chance at state money.
   

2. Oviedo plans for major revenue hit from proposed property tax cut (prismnews.com) — Oviedo is bracing for a potential multimillion-dollar hit to its budget if voters approve a statewide property tax exemption increase this November, forcing choices about services, staffing, and new fees. The city collected about $24.6 million in property taxes last year and estimates losing roughly $5.1 million in 2027-28 alone, while Seminole County faces even steeper projected losses.
   

3. Oviedo moves to predict flooding before it happens with new $216K tech system (clickorlando.com) — Oviedo leaders are set to vote on a $216,000 FloodWise forecasting system that could predict neighborhood flooding along the Econ River and Sweetwater Creek days before storms hit. The mayor is skeptical about the cost, so residents who care about flood risks are urged to speak up at tonight’s 6:30 p.m. City Hall meeting.
   

4. Oviedo Mall one step closer to building 700 apartment units (wesh.com) — Oviedo Mall is moving ahead with plans to add about 700 apartments on its property, including demolishing the Macy’s building for the first 400 units and a new mall entrance. Privately funded developers say the $100 million project could revive the mall and concentrate growth away from nearby neighborhoods, with construction targeted to start in early 2027 pending city approvals.
   

📸 Around Oviedo

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Oviedo

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Oviedo Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday July 7
  • Mother Goose on the Loose - East →
    Seminole County Public Library - East Branch, 310 N Division St, Oviedo
    10:30 am
  • Financial Tips and Tricks With Kimberley
    HOPE Helps Inc. 812 Eyrie Dr, Oviedo, FL 32765
    7:00 pm
    • Friday July 10
  • Lego Club - East →
    Seminole County Public Library - East Branch, 310 N Division St, Oviedo
    1:00 pm
    • Monday July 13
  • Yak & Yarn - East →
    Seminole County Public Library - East Branch, 310 N Division St, Oviedo
    3:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for someone to cut my front lawn that doesnt use a riding lawnmower.
    Every other week cut as the grass is st augustine/provesto (Nextdoor Brooks Landing)
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for PARKS FIELD MONITOR [FLSA: non-exempt; SHIFT: 40 hrs/week, evenings; weekends as needed] in Oviedo. Apply here.
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Oviedo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oviedo here.

Ok Oviedo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Your age. (Thank you Dawn K. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oviedo

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Oviedo

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.