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OVIEDO OVIEDO IN THE IN THE NEWS NEWS

JUNE 2026

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Public Safety

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COUNCIL COUNCIL MEETINGS MEETINGS

Regular Agenda Council Meetings:

June 15 - 6:30 p.m.

June 29 - 5:30 p.m. Work Session

City Council Chambers

Oviedo City Hall - 400 Alexandria Blvd., Oviedo

You can also view all public meetings live on the City's YouTube Channel!

Thinking About Running for City Office?

The 2026 City Election is coming up on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and if you’re considering serving your community, now is the time to start preparing!

Candidate election packets are available for pick-up beginning in March at the City Clerk’s Office We encourage prospective candidates to review materials early and plan ahead for the qualifying period.

To Qualify, You Must:

• Be a qualified elector

• Have lived within the incorporated City limits for at least one consecutive year immediately prior to the time for qualifying

• Submit all qualifying paperwork to the City Clerk no later than the qualifying period

2026 Qualifying Period:

August 3, 2026 – Noon on August 7, 2026

(During normal business hours in the City Clerk’s Office)

Seats Up for Election in 2026:

• Council Member, Group 2

• Council Member, Group 3

• Council Member, Group 4

City elections are non-partisan, at-large, and City Councilmembers serve two-year terms

If you have questions about running for office the City Clerk’s Office is here to help and can be reached at 407-971-5504

JUNE 12 - SENIORS 55+ LUAU PARTY

JUNE 20 - BONKERZ COMEDY NIGHT FT.

Hiring!

Concessions Coordinator - Part Time

Heavy Equipment Operator - Full Time

Lift Station Mechanic - Full Time

Parks Field Monitor - Full Time

Plant Operator - Full Time

Street Sweeper/VAC Truck Operator - Full Time

Tradesworker - Full Time

Utility Technicition - Full Time

Water Quality Technician - Full Time

Oviedo High School Safety Implementation

Oviedo High School to ImplementAdditional Safety and Security Enhancements for 2026-2027 School Year

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As part of Seminole County Public Schools’continued commitment to school safety and campus security, Oviedo High School will implement safety enhancements ahead of the 2026-2027 school year that you will need to be aware of. The gate on King Street will be closed during the instructional day from 7:40 am – 2:00 pm and from 7:40 am – 1:00 pm on early-release Wednesdays, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year This change helps to better manage campus access and reinforce perimeter security during school hours. Students, families, and visitors will continue to access the campus through the main campus entrance located on Pine Street. These updates are designed to strengthen campus access procedures, improve visitor management, and support a safe and secure learning environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Additional information regarding traffic flow, visitor access, and campus procedures will be shared with families and the community prior to the start of the school year

As always, we appreciate the Oviedo community's partnership and support as these important improvements are implemented.

FAQ HERE

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Seminole County School Board.

Let's Talk Comms!

We'd like your feedback on City Communications and how we are doing

Please fill out this survey

We would like to know more about YOU, how you hear about city initiatives, programs, events, etc, and where you are getting the news from.

Most of all, we want to know how you think we are doing and how we can improve, so we can make sure our community is well-informed. We strive to ensure that information is relayed to the public in a timely manner and is readable and understandable, but we are always looking for improvements.

This is a short survey, and we hope to get as many responses as possible.

We look forward to and appreciate your input!

Annual Maintenance Flush of Drinking Water -The City of Oviedo will perform the annual maintenance flush of the City's drinking water distribution system from June 4, 2026, through June 25, 2026. During this period, the City's drinking water distribution system will use a "free" chlorine residual instead of the usual "chloramine" disinfectant.

As part of the maintenance flush, residents may notice increased system flushing activity. Some residents may notice a slight chlorine taste and/or chlorine odor in the water. Fish owners and individuals undergoing dialysis need to take necessary precautions during the system's chlorine flush. If anyone has questions, they can contact the Public Works Department Utilities Division at 407-9715675

from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. We want to thank our residents for their cooperation during this chlorine flushing period (June 4 - 25)

Due to the growing demand on the FloridaAquifer system, the City of Oviedo has taken steps to conserve water through programs that educate the public on water conservation strategies, water restrictions, and the use of reclaimed water for irrigation. The process of water conservation reduces demand on the FloridaAquifer system, thereby preventing a decline in freshwater levels.

Conservation Inside and Outside

There are many steps that residents or business owners can take to help in water conservation:

Step 1: Check for leaky pipes or fixtures inside and outside the residence or business. The slow drip from a pipe, faucet, toilet, etc. can lead to thousands of gallons lost per year. Fixing leaks and replacing old plumbing fixtures with water-saving devices could save a residential family of four (4) about 30,000 gallons of water each year.

Step 2: Replace fixtures with water-saving devices Awater conservation device saves water, energy, and, most importantly, money for the resident or business owner.

Step 3: Check the irrigation schedule shown in the water restrictions section below for the optimal time.

Watering Restrictions

These restrictions apply to all municipal water users, including all City of Oviedo alternative, surface, and potable water users.The City recommends reclaimed water use be limited to no more than two (2) days a week. Water use is restricted between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

tst, 2nd & 3rd lh rrsday of each month ·Dates and locations are subject to change

Oviedo Resident Members: $30 for semester or $9 drop-in rate Non-Resident Members: $35 for semester or $11 drop-in rate Oviedo Resident Non-Members: $35 for semester or $11 drop-in rate

Non-Resident Non-Members: $40 for semester or $13 drop-in rate

Seniors Event Calendar Seniors Event Calendar

Check out all the latest programs we have going on at the Riverside Recreation Program for our Seniors! From games and art to classes that will get the body moving in a place where you can make new friends!

Friday, June 26 - 11am-1pm -

Estate Planning and Pre-Planning Arrangements Simplified with Family First Firm and Dignity Memorial

Online Calendar

Sign up for Notifications Here

Check Senior Special Events at Riverside - Sign up for any other notifications while you're there!

Door Alarms Door Alarms

The Oviedo Fire Department has door and window alarms available to give away, courtesy of the Wesley Seth Foundation.

As kids get out of school and spend more time at home or areas near water, we want to make sure caregivers are aware of the program to keep kids safe!

These alarms will activate if a door or window is opened, making it easy for a child to slip out and fall into the water. Fill out this form, and the Fire Department will contact you about how you can pick it up: Interest Form

June 8, 2026, marked the 24th anniversary of the tragic loss of Oviedo Firefighter Shane Kelly (Badge #56). We continue to remember the life of Shane Kelly and the professionalism, dedication, and compassion he displayed while rendering aid at the scene of a serious traffic crash. We also remember Dr. Donald Diebel Jr., who also lost his life assisting Shane with administering patient care. That tragic day will always be etched in our memory, and we must continue to honor both Firefighter Shane Kelly and Dr. Donald Diebel Jr for their selfless service.

As we continue to experience retirements and change in personnel, I ask that we continue to remember and honor Firefighter Kelly and let us all never forget the ultimate sacrifice he made on June 8, 2002.

Feathered Friend Rescue

Oviedo Police officers are always saving lives, be it human, fourlegged or feathered. On May 31, nightshift Officers Logan Smith and Luke Nakamura went out to the Riverside Subdivision off Twin River Blvd and Shadow Pine Court where they found an injured Ahinga at the edge of the pond. Officer Smith was able to net the bird and both officers discovered it had fishing line bound around its legs and wings. The officers immediately went into action to start to cut away the fishing line to free it. They were a bit worried it would not make it through, but it quickly got away, dove under water, then poked its head back up to let them know it was okay and probably say a birdie "thank you!" before swimming off. This body cam video shows the entire ordeal (it's a bit long, but certainly worth the watch, especially at the end when they set it free). In case you're wondering, they named the bird Guy.

Reckless driving of these devices, such as impeding traffic, weaving in and out of traffic, and driving the wrong way, can lead to serious injury or death, which is something we want everyone to avoid.

Please talk to your kids about how to safely operate them, wearing helmets, safety equipment and knowing the law The Police Department has created a web page dedicated to providing information to review:

CRIME SAFETY SERVICES. Click on the tab that says EMOBILITY SAFETYAND LAWS.

If you see anyone operating these devices unsafely, please contact the Oviedo Police Department at 407971-5700 and speak directly with a dispatcher. Please provide your location and describe what you are seeing. If possible, please provide the direction of travel.

Let’s keep our roadways safe for everyone.

Enjoy Our Facilities For Your Health

Mondays - 11 am-Noon

Tuesdays - Noon - 1 pm.

Latin Latin DLatin Dance Dance ance

Both at the Riverside Recreation Center - 1600 Lockwood Blvd.

Check out the fun moves of Latin Dance with a professional instructor at Riverside. You will learn dances that focus on footwork, hips, and full-body movements for a fun and exciting workout to vibrant music.

Salsa Merengue

Bachata Cha-Cha

Tango

Samba and so much more!

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