Seminole County school district exploring out-of-state travel ban due to budget constraints
Read full article: Seminole County school district exploring out-of-state travel ban due to budget constraintsParents are raising concerns about an out-of-state travel policy change after Seminole County Public Schools denied travel to a tournament in September.
Oviedo OKs vehicle barrier system for outdoor events
Read full article: Oviedo OKs vehicle barrier system for outdoor eventsThe city of Oviedo approved a plan to increase safety at outdoor events. The 72-unit system would be manufactured by Advanced Security Technologies and has the capability of closing up to 10 lanes of traffic.
Former teacher accused of grooming was disciplined for โinappropriate communicationโ with student before arrest
Read full article: Former teacher accused of grooming was disciplined for โinappropriate communicationโ with student before arrestThis week, Daniel Le Lievre, a former teacher at Tuskawilla Middle School, was taken into custody. An arrest report for Le Lievre alleges he was in a relationship with the girlโs mother from approximately October 2023 until the beginning of January 2024, and that he only dated her to โget closerโ to the teen.
Former teacher accused of grooming, sexually battering 13-year-old, Oviedo police say
Read full article: Former teacher accused of grooming, sexually battering 13-year-old, Oviedo police sayA former teacher at Tuskavilla Middle School is accused of grooming and sexually battering a 13-year-old student, the Oviedo Police Department said. According to the arrest affidavit, Daniel Philip Le Lievre, 41, of Oviedo, began grooming the victim while he was in a romantic relationship with the childโs mother.
Hereโs how Oviedo is spending the money from a stormwater rate hike
Read full article: Hereโs how Oviedo is spending the money from a stormwater rate hikeThe city of Oviedo raised their stormwater rate last year and promised to start tackling a list of infrastructure improvements. Our News 6 team followed up this week to see how that money is being used now.
How would property tax cuts impact Seminole County?
Read full article: How would property tax cuts impact Seminole County?A new poll shows that while a majority of voters would vote in favor of significant property tax cuts in Florida, it may not be enough support to actually pass an amendment at the ballot box.
โItโs very busy:โ Oviedo moves toward permanent stop signs at intersection near mall
Read full article: โItโs very busy:โ Oviedo moves toward permanent stop signs at intersection near mallThe city of Oviedo is set to move forward with a plan to permanently install stop signs at an intersection where traffic signals were turned off and removed near the Oviedo Mall.
Oviedo gunman caught after bullets fly into familyโs living room, police say
Read full article: Oviedo gunman caught after bullets fly into familyโs living room, police sayA gunman in Oviedo was taken into custody after he was spotted firing off several rounds in a local neighborhood, according to the police department.
Outrage over ICE agents during Florida Congressman Cory Mills Town Hall
Read full article: Outrage over ICE agents during Florida Congressman Cory Mills Town HallWhen News 6 arrived to the Brannon Center for Congressman Cory Millsโ Town Hall, we saw at least two dozen officers outside. Inside, Mills took pre-submitted questions, but the topic of ICE quickly overtook the discussion.
Central Florida man caught in โsexual performanceโ with vacuum, deputies say
Read full article: Central Florida man caught in โsexual performanceโ with vacuum, deputies sayAn Oviedo man was taken into custody this week after deputies said he was spotted in a "sexual performance" with a vacuum cleaner.
19-year-old UCF student running for Seminole County School Board
Read full article: 19-year-old UCF student running for Seminole County School BoardAhead of the general election later this year, a 19-year-old student at the University of Central Florida is running to hold a position on the Seminole County School Board.
Multiple citations given out near Seminole County middle school as e-bike popularity increases
Read full article: Multiple citations given out near Seminole County middle school as e-bike popularity increasesMultiple students in Oviedo were recently cited after police say complaints from the community led to an enforcement effort at Jackson Heights Middle School this month.
VIDEO: Hear pile driving noise annoying neighbors as part of SR-417 widening project in Winter Springs
Read full article: VIDEO: Hear pile driving noise annoying neighbors as part of SR-417 widening project in Winter SpringsDrivers and residents near State Road 417 in Seminole County should prepare for increased construction noise as loud pile driving operations continue near Winter Springs Boulevard.
State-mandated crosswalk changes showing signs of failure in Oviedo
Read full article: State-mandated crosswalk changes showing signs of failure in OviedoIn a social media post, Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek shared a photo of the deteriorating coverage, revealing green paint beginning to show through the black pavement.
Pile driving to cause noise, vibrations along State Road 417 in Oviedo. Hereโs when
Read full article: Pile driving to cause noise, vibrations along State Road 417 in Oviedo. Hereโs whenPile-driving activities along State Road 417 in Oviedo are expected to cause construction noise and vibrations for about a month.
Student holding instrument like a gun prompts automated system to issue Code Red at Oviedo school
Read full article: Student holding instrument like a gun prompts automated system to issue Code Red at Oviedo schoolOfficials say a student holding a musical instrument as if it were a weapon prompted an alert that resulted in a Code Red at an Oviedo school.
Is the data collected by license plate readers public record? Hereโs what Florida law says
Read full article: Is the data collected by license plate readers public record? Hereโs what Florida law saysAll seven cities in Seminole County have license plate readers, but as Oviedo โ the latest city to use this technology โ is installing these cameras, some cities in Washington state are turning them off.
โCrazy Hot Buysโ coming to Oviedo Mall. Hereโs a sneak peek at what to expect
Read full article: โCrazy Hot Buysโ coming to Oviedo Mall. Hereโs a sneak peek at what to expectThere were hints on social media, then the signs appeared, and now itโs official: the newest tenant at the Oviedo Mall isย Crazy Hot Buys.
HOLIDAY GUIDE: Central Florida light displays, parades, events to get in the spirit this 2025 season
Read full article: HOLIDAY GUIDE: Central Florida light displays, parades, events to get in the spirit this 2025 seasonFrom markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
Missing child alert canceled after 16-year-old Oviedo girl found safe
Read full article: Missing child alert canceled after 16-year-old Oviedo girl found safeA Florida Missing Child Alert was canceled on Saturday after a 16-year-old girl missing out of Oviedo was found safe, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Driver killed when SUV strikes pole at Chuluota and Crooked Oak roads in Seminole County
Read full article: Driver killed when SUV strikes pole at Chuluota and Crooked Oak roads in Seminole CountyA driver died in a crash Tuesday morning after their vehicle struck a pole in Seminole County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Over 100 roaches found inside this popular Orlando restaurant
Read full article: Over 100 roaches found inside this popular Orlando restaurantA dozen more Central Florida restaurants were forced to close their doors last week after a visit from a health inspector โ including a popular eatery in Orlandoโs Mills 50 district.
3 Central Florida adults accused of attacking teens on e-bikes
Read full article: 3 Central Florida adults accused of attacking teens on e-bikesTwo separate violent encounters involving adults accused of attacking teens on e-bikes are under investigation in Central Florida, one in Ocoee and another in Oviedo.
UCF professor arrested after chasing student on e-bike in Oviedo, smacking helmet off his head, police say
Read full article: UCF professor arrested after chasing student on e-bike in Oviedo, smacking helmet off his head, police sayA UCF professor was arrested last week after he chased down a student and beat him, according to the Oviedo Police Department.
Seminole County projects hope to ease Oviedoโs traffic growing pains
Read full article: Seminole County projects hope to ease Oviedoโs traffic growing painsAccording to the county, itโs likely construction on the final phase of the C.R. 419 project wonโt begin for a while. It could take up to two years for the design, approvals, and bidding process alone.
โItโs better for people to hear directly from the city:โ Oviedo mayor says sewage spill was avoidable
Read full article: โItโs better for people to hear directly from the city:โ Oviedo mayor says sewage spill was avoidableFor anyone who didnโt know that 23,000 gallons of sewage spilled in Oviedo last week, they do now.
Trooper Steve on Patrol navigates construction at Oviedo Mall
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol navigates construction at Oviedo MallWhether youโre coming out for a quick errand, a family outing, or one of the many great events hosted at the mall, understanding the new layout will help avoid frustration and keep traffic moving smoothly.
Oviedo woman killed when SUV crashes into retention pond off SR-434 in Seminole County
Read full article: Oviedo woman killed when SUV crashes into retention pond off SR-434 in Seminole CountyA 25-year-old Oviedo woman was killed when her SUV crashed into a retention pond off Alafaya Trail, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Why are traffic lights bagged-up by the Oviedo Mall? Hereโs whatโs going on
Read full article: Why are traffic lights bagged-up by the Oviedo Mall? Hereโs whatโs going onWhat's the deal with the double stop signs, orange barricades and bagged up traffic signal lights in front of the Oviedo Mall?
โA guardian angel beside me:โ Teens killed in fiery Oviedo crash remembered
Read full article: โA guardian angel beside me:โ Teens killed in fiery Oviedo crash rememberedIt is a tragedy that broke the hearts of many in Oviedo when 17-year-old Kayla Ross and 15-year-old Marjorie Whitman were killed after their vehicle crashed into a tree in Oviedo and caught fire.
Oviedo barbecue spot says city is harassing them over picnic tables, fees, fences
Read full article: Oviedo barbecue spot says city is harassing them over picnic tables, fees, fencesA popular Oviedo barbecue restaurant says city regulations are threatening its growth and future. Briskets BBQ, a small but bustling spot known for its smoky brisket. Lately, the owner has been clashing with the City of Oviedo over expansion efforts.
Whatโs the holdup? Oviedoโs longtime broken bridge to be finally fixed
Read full article: Whatโs the holdup? Oviedoโs longtime broken bridge to be finally fixedIf youโve been wondering why one lane of a bridge on a busy cut-through street still hasnโt been repaired three years later, youโre not alone.
โHigh-pressure eventโ springs leaks throughout Oviedo as water main break affects 25 homes, city says
Read full article: โHigh-pressure eventโ springs leaks throughout Oviedo as water main break affects 25 homes, city saysA โhigh-pressure eventโ at Oviedoโs West Mitchell Hammock Water Treatment Facility sprang several small leaks across the city, according to a statement.
Conservation group sues Florida over bear hunt plan, says it limits public input
Read full article: Conservation group sues Florida over bear hunt plan, says it limits public inputBear Warriors United filed a petition last week with the Division of Administrative Hearings to stop the hunt that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved under a new rule.
Wanted: Candidates to run for Central Florida city elections. Why no one is showing up
Read full article: Wanted: Candidates to run for Central Florida city elections. Why no one is showing upQualifying to run for office in cities and towns across Central Florida is getting underway. The question is, will people actually run for office? A recent report by the nonpartisan group Ballot Ready found that 912 seats in local elections in Florida went empty in the 2024 general election.
Oviedo arts and entertainment district, or โopen container drinkingโ district?
Read full article: Oviedo arts and entertainment district, or โopen container drinkingโ district?City councilmembers nicknamed it Oviedoโs โArts and Entertainment District.โ But even the mayor admitted itโs not exactly art that makes the district special. During the June 16 city council meeting, Mayor Megan Sladek asked city staff about changing the name of the district.
Father speaks out after daycare teacher in Oviedo accused of grabbing, hitting son
Read full article: Father speaks out after daycare teacher in Oviedo accused of grabbing, hitting sonOviedo police say videos from the daycare show the teacher grabbing the boy, and then later slapping him in the mouth. The child had reportedly bitten another child. The teacher was arrested on child abuse charges.
Man accused of recording video of girls in Platoโs Closet fitting room in Oviedo
Read full article: Man accused of recording video of girls in Platoโs Closet fitting room in OviedoA man accused of recording girls in the fitting room of a Platoโs Closet in Oviedo has been arrested, according to police.
Oviedoโs police force set for pay raise, HQ expansion amid recruitment efforts
Read full article: Oviedoโs police force set for pay raise, HQ expansion amid recruitment effortsTheย Oviedoย City Commission will meet Monday to vote on a significant pay raise for police officers and is moving forward with plans to expand the cityโs police headquarters.
Oviedo will not launch fireworks on Fourth of July โ again
Read full article: Oviedo will not launch fireworks on Fourth of July โ againSeveral Central Florida cities are hosting fireworks shows on July 4thย - Sanford, Winter Springs, Celebration, St. Cloud, to name a few - but not Oviedo for a second year in a row.
These 3 Central Florida restaurants were shut down over health concerns
Read full article: These 3 Central Florida restaurants were shut down over health concernsLast week, another three restaurants across Central Florida were told to close after they were visited by a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
Will Oviedo be the next city to merge fire services with Seminole County?
Read full article: Will Oviedo be the next city to merge fire services with Seminole County?Rising costs and shrinking property tax revenues have cities in Seminole County asking: Is it time to merge the city fire departments with the county agency? Oviedo's mayor wants to discuss it.
โThe lifeline that we have:โ Oviedo police looking to replace officer radios at $11k each
Read full article: โThe lifeline that we have:โ Oviedo police looking to replace officer radios at $11k eachMonday evening, Oviedo City Council members are expected to vote on a consent agenda that includes purchasing 80 new Motorola radios for the Police Department.
These 6 Central Florida restaurants were shut down last week. Hereโs why
Read full article: These 6 Central Florida restaurants were shut down last week. Hereโs whyLast week, another half-dozen restaurants across Central Florida were told to close after they were visited by a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
Dog found โabandonedโ inside Oviedo home, raising questions about what happens next
Read full article: Dog found โabandonedโ inside Oviedo home, raising questions about what happens nextNews 6 is contacting Animal Services to ask how long the owner has until the dog is removed, how long an owner is allowed to leave a pet alone inside a house, and under which conditions.
Oviedo approves $9.5M loan to address stormwater infrastructure problems
Read full article: Oviedo approves $9.5M loan to address stormwater infrastructure problemsWith aging infrastructure and rising costs, it's no wonder cities across Central Florida are struggling to keep up with stormwater projects.
Oviedo neighborhood concerned about tree damage during sidewalk repairs
Read full article: Oviedo neighborhood concerned about tree damage during sidewalk repairsHomeowners in Oviedo tell News 6 they love the big, beautiful oak trees in their neighborhood, but they don't love the work being done by crews that they think could be damaging those trees.
Oviedo changes land use designation, paves way for mixed-use apartment complex
Read full article: Oviedo changes land use designation, paves way for mixed-use apartment complexOviedo City Council voted to change the land use designation of a nearly 10-acre piece of land from low-density residential to mixed-use, paving the way for the development of an apartment complex that will include commercial space.
Oviedo Mall brings back โMall Rat Club.โ Hereโs what itโs about -- and who it targets
Read full article: Oviedo Mall brings back โMall Rat Club.โ Hereโs what itโs about -- and who it targetsFollowing two break-ins to local businesses and a viral TikTok trend that left the Regal Movie Theaters with damages the Oviedo Mall announces the return of the "Mall Rat Pack.โ
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.
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.