By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Rooted in his experiences as a diver and underwater videographer, Tropical Brainstorm captured the tension between natural ecosystems and human debris. Oviedo drew from biomorphic forms and marine life observed during deep-sea expeditions, using recurring visual motifs, what he called “form families,” to mirror nature’s organized chaos. they finally got some: Jared Jones is throwing a baseball again After a disappointing April that left Pittsburgh Pirates fans desperate for some good news The right-handed starting pitcher, who has been sidelined for the past six weeks with a UCL sprain in his throwing elbow, was cleared for throwing activity and has already played catch at 45 feet twice, per Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette It will likely be three to four weeks before Jones begins throwing off a mound but the fact that he is throwing at all marks a significant step in his recovery His estimated timeline to return to the Majors is 12 weeks which likely means he won't slot back into the Pirates' starting rotation until after the All-Star break Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales who has been sidelined since Opening Day with a left ankle fracture has graduated from a walking boot to an ankle brace and he will likely begin jogging by the end of the week Right-hander Johan Oviedo is continuing his rehab from a right lat strain at the Pirates' facility in Bradenton He is throwing from distances up to 90 feet without issue now 13 months removed from Tommy John surgery began a rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton this week and has pitched in two games without issue Speaking of rehab assignments, first baseman Spencer Horwitz – who underwent offseason wrist surgery – began his this week with Double-A Altoona and he will likely play in a few more games before transitioning to Triple-A Indianapolis for the remainder of his assignment Finally, catcher Endy Rodriguez is continuing to recover from a right index finger laceration just above his knuckle and will need to immobilize his finger for another week to give the skin time to heal before he can resume baseball activity © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"66","src":"67","url":"68"},{"type":"65","value":"69"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"6c","url":"6d"},{"type":"6b","value":"6e"},"All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands Johan Oviedo","relatedPosts",[],[],[],4,0,"",{"next":"b6"},["3x"],"semantic",{"articles":"b1","articlesQueryURLs":"b2","bySearchQuery":"3p","excludeProperties":"4i","excludedIDs":"b3","isFullPost":"au","limit":"b4","offset":"b5","onlyQueryURLs":"au","organization":"b6","pagination":"b7","properties":"b8","sourceType":"b9"},{"type":"b0","value":"ba"},{"postsList":"bb"},"Emma Lingan is an MLB Staff Writer for FanSided primarily covering the Pittsburgh Pirates She has been covering baseball for more than a decade dating back to her time as a student at Wake Forest University and she has won two gold medals as a member of the U.S National Team delegation (2016 Pan-American Championships & 2017 World Baseball Classic) she is also entering her seventh season as a credentialed NHL media member and currently covers the NHL’s Nashville Predators for The Hockey News consuming large amounts of coffee and taking long walks with her dog placeholders);\n",{"attributes":"ei","loadingType":"e7","name":"ej","source":"ek","type":"ea"},{"type":"e5","value":"el"},{},"commercial-api","(function () {\n mmClientApi.push('getPageData' The right-handed starting pitcher, who has been sidelined for the past six weeks with a UCL sprain in his throwing elbow, was cleared for throwing activity and has already played catch at 45 feet twice, per Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales Speaking of rehab assignments, first baseman Spencer Horwitz – who underwent offseason wrist surgery – began his this week with Double-A Altoona Finally, catcher Endy Rodriguez is continuing to recover from a right index finger laceration just above his knuckle and will need to immobilize his finger for another week to give the skin time to heal before he can resume baseball activity OVIEDO you’ve probably noticed the city is changing—quickly Oviedo doesn’t just wake up one day and decide to add thousands of new homes The city follows state guidelines based on population projections from the Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) at the University of Florida News 6 asked Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek whether it’s possible to stop the growth BEBR estimates Oviedo will gain 16,000 new residents over the next 20 years That means at least 6,000 new housing units — whether residents like it or not [EXCLUSIVE: Become a News 6 Insider (it’s FREE) | PINIT! Share your photos] said the high-density housing growth will take place in four key areas: New Downtown and the big patch of farmland on west Mitchell Hammock Longtime residents say they miss the quiet “I think a lot of people just see their small town changing and they don’t like it,” said Melissa Washburn “They don’t like all the traffic and all that.” But many neighbors said the growth is inevitable I’m excited about the opportunities,” said Kristin Moore I think we can pause here and contain it a little bit.” And while some residents may wish they could wave a magic wand and freeze Oviedo in time “I don’t think we should stop growth,” said Washburn They need to make sure the infrastructure can handle it.” Copyright 2025 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us / Follow on Social Media Careers at WKMG Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications EEO Report Disability Assistance Copyright © 2025 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group The parents of the children — 8-year-old twins and a 10-year-old — were reportedly arrested after they were rescued on April 28 Kimberlee Speakman is a digital writer at PEOPLE She has also worked in broadcast television as a reporter for Hawaii-based news station KHON2 News Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application son of Frances (Garcia) and the late Francisco Oviedo Lawrence Seminary in Wisconsin pursing the Catholic Priesthood He later graduated from Central Michigan University having earned a Bachelors Degree in Education The passion for educating led Alex to school districts from Detroit Public Schools to many in the Great Lakes Bay area Over the years Alex had been active with many Chicano organizations and was very proud of his heritage Alex enjoyed researching his genealogy connecting with many distant relatives enjoyed watching Michigan Football and the Detroit Lions listening to music and dancing with that big smile Alex will be remembered for his warm heart his sense of humor and being the greatest father to his daughter Frances.  Alex will be sorely missed by his daughter Herek) and Manuel (Lucinda) Oviedo; his former spouse and mother of his daughter Funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m Friends may visit the family at the chapel from 11:00 a.m Those planning and expression of sympathy may consider memorial donations in care of his daughter Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Three buses belonging to O2B Kids at the mall were broken into last week Police said one bus was broken into and vandalized sometime on the night of April 13 or early morning of April 14 The department said items were found in the bus that may be related to or belong to the two individuals pictured above The photos show a young man and woman or teens standing by doors inside the mall two more buses were broken into and vandalized This comes days after the mall posted on Facebook about the break-ins saying it was considering a chaperone policy because of the incidents “What was once a ‘maybe’ around implementing a chaperone policy for those under 18 has quickly become a ‘we have to.’” the post stated I’m making one final appeal to our community — especially to parents and the younger generation." The mall did not say how a chaperone policy would deter vehicle break-ins outside the mall Oviedo Mall executive director of marketing “Sit and watch another human being go through a deeply emotional experience of assessing $30,000 in damages -- that’s not a small number Anyone with information on the two individuals or about the break-ins is asked to contact Detective Salemi at csalemi@cityofoviedo.net or 407-971-5712 Brenda Argueta is a digital journalist who joined ClickOrlando.com in March 2021 She is the author of the Central Florida Happenings newsletter that goes out every Thursday Saturday’s adult-only event at the Oviedo Cultural Center kicks off at 5 p.m with bourbon samples from the following distillers: The event will feature bacon-and-bourbon-infused food “including items using the fantastic rubs made by our Pitmaster Meat Dave,” event organizers said there will be a time for cocktails and blues The night will end end with a comedy show with Bonkerz Comedy Productions comedian Dave Williamson Tickets are available online for the tastings and show as well as just admission to the comedy show Click here to get your tickets festivals and more by signing up for our Central Florida Happenings newsletter OVIEDO, Fla. – The Oviedo Mall on Wednesday said it is considering a chaperone policy for those under the age of 18 because a tenant faces tens of thousands of dollars in losses after two vehicle break-ins this week In a Facebook post, the Oviedo Mall said the break-ins happened Sunday and Tuesday nights The mall says the tenant face $30,000 in losses after Tuesday’s night’s damage A police investigation into the break-ins is underway “We are currently working with the Oviedo Police Department to bring those responsible to justice,” the post stated The Oviedo Mall said management is considering making a policy change because of the break-ins [RELATED: Mall warns moviegoers about ‘Chicken Jockey’ challenge] The lengthy Facebook post included a personal message: I want that experience to be available to today’s teens I’m on the other side—the one who sees the aftermath of the choices made here I’m responsible for protecting this place—not just the building and community members who pour everything into what they do “I also know Oviedo Mall hasn’t always had the best reputation and they help shape how this space is treated If we talk about it like it doesn’t matter Remind them to treat every space and every person they encounter with respect Remind them that being part of a community means caring for the places we all share the next message I post will be the one no one wants to read: that no one under 18 will be allowed in the mall without an adult chaperone “We all want Oviedo Mall to be a place where memories are made—not where freedoms are lost It’s not known who wrote the post or what position they hold within the mall Daniel started with WKMG-TV in 2000 and became the digital content manager in 2009 When he's not working on ClickOrlando.com Daniel likes to head to the beach or find a sporting event nearby Copyright © 2025 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. WATCH: Bev speaks to Neil Oliver about her covid stance backlash A group of children has been rescued after their parents forced them to endure a four year long covid lockdown in a "horror house." The youngsters were discovered at the property in the northern Spanish town of Oviedo where a couple are said to have held their children captive for more than three years the family was reported to have been living under lockdown conditions since 2021 despite Covid restrictions being lifted in Spain in March 2022 investigators were horrified to discover piles of rubbish and used face masks The house where a couple held their children captive for more than three years in Fitora-Toleo a parish of the northern Spanish town of Oviedo The couple who had their three children locked up in their house since 2021 the children appeared to be amazed that they were finally allowed outdoors detectives suggested the parents suffered from "Covid syndrome" and had continued to live in fear of the virus for several years A spokesman for the local force said: "As soon as we got them out all three children began to breathe deeply "We have all been affected by Covid syndrome and the consequences of the pandemic We can reflect on what led a family to live in confinement for so long." This picture shows the house where a couple held their children captive Detectives found a seriously ill cat within the property which had appeared to have not been taken to the vet as the parents feared they would catch coronavirus There was also a large supply of face masks and medicine along with huge amounts of rubbish Neighbours said the family were extremely reclusive and never left the house with food being delivered to the door as if the pandemic was still ongoing Local media referred to the villa as a "horror house" adding the family’s mother had both German and US citizenship but police had few other details about where exactly they came from the children had been forced by their parents to wear three face masks on top of each other before officers searched the property Detectives were forced to speak to the children two eight-year-old twins and a 10-year-old in English as they had not been attending school so did not know how to speak Spanish Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More — Seminole County commissioners cleared the way for a museum at the former Gabriela Colored School in Jamestown this month when they voted unanimously to approve rezoning the property Construction is set to start this summer on the Historic Oviedo Colored Schools Museum which will chronicle the history of six schools in the Oviedo area from 1913 to 1967 Organizers say the goal is to open the museum to the public in summer 2026 The original property was built during the racially segregated days of the Jim Crow era at the intersection of West State Road 426 and James Road in Oviedo and is the last of the county's historic colored schools Judith Dolores Smith says her mission to open the museum started when she was driving by the property — which is located at 2170 James Drive in Oviedo — and noticed a hole in the roof but what they accomplished was extraordinary,” she said What took place inside the walls of the old wooden building is something Smith loves to share She even authored a book about the schools she was one of the first teachers at the Oviedo Colored School,” Smith said pointing to a photo of her mother in the book “Can you imagine with just a one-room school — and the people that came out of here what they did “They held classes in this particular school until 1950 when all of the schools were incorporated into the Oviedo schools and then there was just one colored school for the area.” All that history could have been forgotten forever when a gaping hole was left in the building's tin roof after a storm “That hole was there for six months or more,” Smith said She said something in her spirit spoke to her ‘Why don’t you fix it?’ And that began the journey,” Smith said She says it was a journey powered by faith “This is the only area where the school was held inside of the church," Smith said of the historic colred schools "The rest of the schools were held alongside of churches.”  Certified Best Roofing donated a new roof, and five of the schools' former students stepped up to form a board of directors for a nonprofit dedicated to saving the space Smith is now the president of Historic Oviedo Colored Schools Museum ‘Let’s make it a museum’," she said.  A grant from the state of Florida will help pay for renovations With so much history within the four walls Smith said the community was happy to share their memories with her She said she got pictures from individuals and “just from any and everybody.” sitting on one of the 13 original church pews that remain in the building said she wants to make sure the history of the area's colored schools is preserved “Our faith was there when nobody else’s was,” Smith said “Our faith was there when there were laws on the books that kept us from being our best selves.” She said faith and education were a powerful combination that led to brighter futures for so many “Especially with God — Anything is possible,” Smith said OVIEDO, Fla. — Oviedo Mall officials say they have seen around $100,000 in damage over the past few years stemming from teens breaking in and vandalizing property One of the most recent incidents involved damage to one of the school buses used by a mall tenant However, officials are reinstating the Mall Rat program to help prevent future issues shared that the damages were estimated at around $30,000 causing mall officials to question whether or not they should implement an age restriction policy discharged fire extinguishers and with those chemicals the cleanup on that alone is expensive,” said Gunderson It happened a week ago. Mall officials posted on Facebook about the damage to the buses and shared their concerns about the recurring issues they’ve seen when it comes to teens not respecting the property The post went on to say that officials were considering a policy that would require teens to have a chaperone at the mall; something they’ve considered before kids can’t be in the mall without a parental guardian,” is what Gunderson said they were considering While he shared that many people seem to have written the mall off Gunderson said it’s constantly evolving and that officials are doing their best to turn the 27-year-old mall into more of a community hub “You’ve got places where you can come have your doctor’s appointment grab a bite to eat and then from there you can catch a movie You name it you can probably do it here,” Gunderson said Gunderson said it has lost major department stores like Sears and Dillards but instead shifted to housing more locally owned businesses and activity-based storefronts He shared that many people have labeled the mall as dead and he believes that might be a factor for how teens have been treating it “There’s a trend of jumping up and slapping an exit sign which we’ve had to replace that same exit sign four or five times and unfortunately that does get a little costly breaking windows and things like that,” he said Social media fads and other TikTok posts is where Gunderson says he believes most of the challenges to destroy mall property have come from Though he’s only been with the mall for four years he said it’s his livelihood and he cares deeply about the building and the success of it While Gunderson added that he understands kids are kids and want to have fun he said that fun shouldn’t come at the cost of damaging mall property but we want to create an environment of respect We want you to have a safe place to go but we need you to come in and take care of this place,” said Gunderson After feedback from the community about the chaperone policy officials at the mall decided to try an alternative that they’re hoping with get teens more involved and excited about coming to the mall and curb the destruction A club member program from teens 13 to 17 years old that will have access to exclusive discounts and classes “We do not want to enact a chaperone policy it’s the last thing we want; to say that you can’t come to this space,” said Gunderson this is our way of kind of embracing the madness a little bit and giving them a reason to care about this space.” Registration for the program is already open and officials say as long as teens are utilizing the club membership program they’ll keep the opportunities open and available – After pushback over the removal of political signs at early voting locations the city of Oviedo is considering allowing them Oviedo City Code currently states that political signs can only be placed outside the polls on “voting day,” which is defined as Election Day there was no early voting; there was only one day to vote it makes sense to have written it as it was,” Mayor Megan Sladek said maybe we should have all days that the poll is open count as a day that you can vote.” The city began examining its rules on political signs after it removed dozens of them last fall “Candidates line up their signs in front of the polls our policy is if somebody reports to code enforcement then we look at the law on the books and we apply it,” Sladek explained the city directed staff to recommend amendments for campaign signs on city-owned property But I do think that it lends itself to the energy of the opportunity to vote and helps people know This proposed change would not alter the distance signs must be from the polling place allow them to be placed in the right-of-way as long as they do not interfere with traffic “The First Amendment protects our right to political speech and we want to make sure that there is a space for that,” Sladek added There would be some restrictions: signs could only be 6 square feet the city reserves the right to designate any of its property serving as a polling place as off-limits and signs can only be on city-owned property that is being used as a polling place Oviedo City Council will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m Stephanie joined News 6 as a reporter in October 2024 Interment will follow at Val Verde Memorial Gardens in Donna Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan ZOOMTopic: Rachel Oviedo RosaryTime: Apr 9 2025 6 PMJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/3744417005?omn=81708293597Meeting ID: 374 441 7005Passcode: 879078 Oviedo's setback deals blow to Bucs' rotation pictureHorwitz Stratton making progress in returns from injuriesMarch 5th BRADENTON, Fla. -- suffered a setback after his last live batting practice resulting in him being placed on the 60-day injured list on Monday with an injury to the right lat muscle the surgeon who performed his Tommy John surgery Oviedo's return to the mound is going to be delayed and he will be in a holding pattern for almost a month Oviedo is not throwing and will get new imaging done on his right lat and arm in four weeks When that is done in late March or early April the team will reconvene with Meister to map out his return to throwing the goal is to aim for Oviedo to start using plyo balls in about six weeks which is the early phases of a throwing program “Very unfortunate for Johan,” senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said at LECOM Park on Wednesday 'cause he's worked his tail off with the elbow rehab This is just an unfortunate setback in his return from that surgery with this most recent right lat injury." Oviedo is working back from a Tommy John procedure on his right elbow in December 2023 They also have experimented with the idea of stretching out relievers Caleb Ferguson and Carmen Mlodzinski this spring giving them more options for either a starter a long reliever or a swingman who could do both plus the addition of veteran starter Andrew Heaney last month the Pirates still have a solid starting five But losing Oviedo for a longer period of time than originally hoped for is a blow for this rotation He established himself as a quality big league starter in 2023 and had been making great strides to return in early 2025 That return is going to have to be delayed • First baseman is continuing to progress back from his right wrist surgery fielding ground balls and starting dry swings He should start throwing next week and should start hitting off a tee either this weekend or early next week but it still looks doubtful that Horwitz will be ready for Opening Day I think that's not a specific goal we're aiming and pushing him for it shouldn't be too much longer." • is slated to throw a simulated game at Pirate City on Wednesday, another milestone as he continues to work back from his surgery to repair the ruptured patella tendon in his left knee He threw his first live batting practice last week and while he’s still yet to do throwing or fielding drills "He's still building back up the conditioning explosiveness but he continues to meet all the demands of the rehab,” Tomczyk said And that specifically measures the balance between hamstring and quadricep strength really happy to just see him back out there and compete." and more from the Pirates and MLB delivered right to your inbox – Three pets died Thursday afternoon in an Oviedo house fire Firefighters responded to a home on Branton Drive for a smoke investigation Fire rescue said crews kept the fire from spreading to other structures Residential fire Branton Dr, Oviedo, initially came in as smoke investigation. Fully involved fire. Crews kept from spreading to other structures as barn nearby. Homeowners safe & as not on scene. 2 deceased canines and 1 rabbit confirmed. No other injuries. Cause unknown. pic.twitter.com/6nd0HHq512 Residential fire Branton Dr, Oviedo, initially came in as smoke investigation. Fully involved fire. Crews kept from spreading to other structures as barn nearby. Homeowners safe & as not on scene. 2 deceased canines and 1 rabbit confirmed. No other injuries. Cause unknown. pic.twitter.com/6nd0HHq512 – An Oviedo police officer was killed Friday evening in a single-vehicle crash in the Lake Nona area of Orlando the city of Oviedo said Monday in a statement “Our department is heartbroken and devastated by the loss of Officer Serrano,” said Police Chief Dale Coleman he earned the respect of his fellow officers and the citizens he served It’s not known if Serrano-Torres was on duty at the time of the wreck Orlando police are investigating the fatal crash and they said the investigation is ongoing He is survived by his parents and siblings Funeral Services for Officer Serrano-Torres will be held on Thursday April 17 at the Newcomer Funeral Home located at 3806 Howell Branch Road in Winter Park from 5-9 p.m Today we mourn the loss of Officer Jimmy Serrano-Torres III at the police department. You were a bright light in our community and you will be missed. Our hearts are heavy and the family is in our prayers. pic.twitter.com/dolwmCid2W Today we mourn the loss of Officer Jimmy Serrano-Torres III at the police department. You were a bright light in our community and you will be missed. Our hearts are heavy and the family is in our prayers. pic.twitter.com/dolwmCid2W MLB Trade Rumors By | March 5 March 5: Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk provided an update on Oviedo to the team’s beat this morning (link via Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) The right-hander is currently shut down from throwing and it seems he won’t pick up a ball anytime soon Keith Meister (who performed Oviedo’s Tommy John surgery) will reconvene for a fresh round of imaging on Oviedo’s lat and elbow in one month they’ll establish a timetable for him to resume throwing That strongly implies that Oviedo will be shut down from throwing for a good bit more than a month shedding further light on the team’s decision to place him on the 60-day IL The news comes as something of a surprise. Oviedo had undergone Tommy John surgery in November of 2023. He missed the entire 2024 season but it seemed fair to expect him to be healthy coming into 2025 and there hadn’t been any reporting to suggest otherwise. Manager Derek Shelton tells Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that a “lat issue” has surfaced during a recent bullpen session This move now means Oviedo will be on the injured list for at least the first two months of the season IL placements can be backdated to three days before Opening Day but the 60-day count doesn’t start until then meaning Oviedo can’t be reinstated until late May at the earliest Pittsburgh Pirates Transactions All the more reason to NOT have given away Ortiz for a broken down 1st baseman who can only hit righties to begin with Why not trade a Ortiz when you can just sign a Heaney Quintana for 5m Actually better giving the young staff a veteran and more importantly being left handed Maybe Horowitz comes back better than ever Playing half games in PNC could make him even better What’s so good about his down the stretch Ortiz had a 4.57 FIP as a starter last season “Down the stretch” ,”in August, “Mr Muy Bueno” would be calling him a bum The “eye test” advocates will tell you that Spencer Horwitz can’t hit without ever having seen him take a swing Apparently he did something that stats don’t show and only Bueno could see Those are back end starter stats and nothing analytical about them He could be better in Cleveland than in Pittsburgh It will come down to if he strikes out more people Will require another pitch or throwing harder or something that Pittsburgh could never accomplish If they could they wouldn’t have traded him Sure we have seen good stretches down the stretch But I really don’t know the numbers but I felt he just looked better out of the pen He has better stats as starter in most areas You probably just remember him down the stretch where he wasn’t as good except only to Bueno If anything his down the stretch makes you want to move him to pen or trade him to Cleveland Every General Manager in the major leagues makes extensive use of statistical analyses They have entire departments devoted to analytics and Home Runs are all as basic as it gets and are the statistics that are most focused on a players individual performance They are not at all affected by fielding and are the stats that are least affected by luck let’s compare Luis Ortiz (as a starter) to the league average for starters in each of those categories I watched him “down the stretch” have a lower K rate than the MLB average and allow far more HR than the MLB average. and Horowitz shouldn’t be seen as the solution to the lineups issues but he looked like a promising if unproven piece It’s unfair to say he’s broken down when he’s still young and has hit in the majors If it’s another Hayes type that saps his hitting I would try to trade for Torkelson or Andrew Vaughn asap They are questionable but could start at first and figure out the rest later Should have never put themselves in this situation in the first place Should have just got Canha for completely free like Milwaukee did He looked like he was gonna have 3rd man stuff They preferred Quintana but he wasn’t that interested The Bucs offered more to Quintana before signng Heaney but Quintana turned them down Must have thought he could have gotten either more for the year or a 2 year year deal and did not get it I believe it was planned for Oviedo to go on the 60 ev4ntuslly anyway to work him back slowly from TJ just like all teams do There’s a reason why Quintana hasn’t signed I’d imagine he’s asking for a lot of money I assume he would have just went right back to the Mets Mets are so over the tax 5m becomes 10m to them Not sure if Cohen can still write off most of that still or not But if it hasn’t ran out ye it’s coming soon unless one is our top prospect pitchers makes the opening day roster looks like more bullpen games for the season it would have been an awful season just with the likes of signing Pham Frazier and trading for an injured first baseman who can’t hit lefties Soencer Horwitz had a higher OPS last season than all but four MLB first baseman who had at least 300 plate appearances His injury arose after the Pirates traded for him and he’s only out for 6 to 8 weeks He’ll be starting for the Pirates before the end of April. Someone gets hurt soon they simply sign Gibson Lynn or someone Someone gets hurt in April Ferguson Majinski May June Burrows Ashcraft Harrington Bubba But with Skenes Keller Heaney you could do bullpen games It’s a good starting rotation that will get even better when Chandler and Harrington arrive Keller is a league average starter (meaning a #3) with a FIP- around the league average of 100 He has struggled in the second half of the last two seasons with his groundball percentage dropping and his HR rate greatly increasing He might benefit from stricter innings and pitch limits in the first half and Home Runs are the best statistics for evaluating a pitcher’s performance because they focus entirely on his individual performance but I hope this opens the door for Bubba Chandler Or at least Braxton Ashcraft or Mike Burrows and Burrows even made his MLB debut last year They already lost a year of Skenes and a year of Jones Eliminate a year of contention and start next rebuild a year sooner They don’t need to pitch 5 6 innings in minors to begin with Keep innings down in April so you can have some in August September if needed I think Ashcraft has a pretty safe floor as a good reliever even setup closer sure Let him start though until he proves he can’t Can always move him to the pen for wait for it… Playoffs!!!! You could have just signed Perez Heaney Quintana for 5m Or traded a platoon 1b with a trashed wrist for Ortiz Why are so called Pirate fans wanting to throw away a year of Bubba If you wait until mid April you get the extra year unless he wins ROY Wait until June and he won’t be able to win ROY and no super two Bubba missing 2 to 10 starts and you get an entire additional year as him as a Pirate You are worried about only 2025 when 2030 31 32 are just as important Skenes Jones Keller will be long gone likely KG can’t do it all alone so gotta give him so pitching Losing Oviedo for 60 days is not the crisis that the Nutting-haters want to make it out to be and Falter is a pretty good starting rotation Only 1 or 2 percent of population are capable of critical thinking anyways Even if healthy he was starting in minors to rehab or bullpen They likely will trade him if he is ever healthy and good Bednar Santana should be traded this July or in the off season I will celebrate it because they have to be traded There’s no choice unless you want to extend them and it’s a option if they are cheap enough Reynolds Keller may need to be traded as well If you bring Cutch back for 5m payroll next year will be the same as it is now without signing a single free agent And that’s with Bednar Santana being traded They could keep them because they won’t need to sign any significant free agents But if they want to extend a Skenes Cruz one of those will likely need to go unless the new hitting coach is a guru and Pirates win and attendance takes a big jump Other wise another losing season and new gm will make fans think rebuild well that’s not good for season ticket sales and negotiating new tv deal If you traded Reynolds for nothing but prospects and took the $ you were paying Reynolds and signed Santander Profar etc you wouldn’t be a significantly worse mlb team Be pretty much the same and you would have prospects You already ruined the FOB&D blog with your boring stats attacks on anyone who posts a negative comment about the Pirates and self self righteousness Looks like another 76 win team but just need a few surprises If Davis reaches realistic potential you make run at division Likely not happening but at least give it a month What won’t make a difference is 2 or 3 more starts of Bubba He isn’t throwing 200 innings so any starts he gets in April will be starts he won’t get in August September and get ready to lol Buctober!!!! There are Pirate “fans” who HOPE the team will lose because they want to keep moaning and whining. Proving once again how out of touch you really are in the Name of Christ Jesus and according to the Word of God “There women exchanged natural intercourse for unnatural were consumed with passion for one another Men committed shameless acts with men and received in their persons the due penalty for their error.” (Romans 1: 26b-27; The Word of God) Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding cities indulged in sexual immorality and unnatural lust serve as an example by undergoing a punishment of eternal fire.” (Jude 1:7; The Word of God) Their “Pride” is in their Shame By the time Oviedo is ready it’ll be about the time the Pirates trade Heaney to the Padres… Log in Register MLB Trade Rumors is not affiliated with Major League Baseball Register OVIEDO, Fla. – For more than 40 years, the streets of downtown Oviedo were known not just for their small-town charm, but also for an unexpected local celebrity — wild chickens. What followed was a tale of free-roaming poultry that became a beloved part of Oviedo’s identity But recently, Oviedo residents have been asking: What happened to the chickens? taking over the streets and even finding homes in local businesses Tourists and residents alike would spot them pecking around downtown Some locals affectionately referred to them as Oviedo’s unofficial mascot residents have noticed the once-plentiful flock has thinned became more of a nuisance to some businesses due to the mess they left behind noting that the chickens were considered a “nuisance” by certain business owners because of the “chicken poop problem.” the chickens were “humanely removed” from the properties where they were most abundant While some might have hoped for a more peaceful solution the mayor clarified that it was a property owner’s right to manage their land and that the chickens were ultimately considered livestock “The chickens just disappeared one night,” said Sladek “It was a decision made by private landowners The disappearance of the chickens is just one of many changes to the town of Oviedo in recent years some long-time residents feel the town is losing its rural charm “The chickens were part of what made Oviedo special,” said one local Local businesses still carry chicken-themed products and tourists continue to search for stories about the infamous flock but their legacy lives on in the town’s history the Oviedo Mall announced this week that it is bringing back the “Mall Rat Club.” The initiative is aimed at teens aged 13-17 and works to offer them a safe and fun way to hang out at the mall while bringing together members of the Oviedo community. It has been reintroduced as an alternative attempt to combat the recent issues instead of a chaperone policy The teen program will officially start on May 1 It was originally introduced in 2023 but was placed on a pause due to management changes director of marketing and events for the mal hopes it will bring a new light to the community “The last thing we want to do is implement a curfew or chaperone policy We’ve tried to be very clear about how hard we’re working to avoid that which is why we have made such heartfelt appeals to our community,” Gunderson said The Mall Rat Club gives teens access to exclusive discounts events and experiences throughout the mall Enrollment requires a parent or guardian to be present for membership card pickup during which both the teen and parent sign Oviedo Mall’s Code of Conduct which reinforces mutual respect and accountability The mall’s newly renovated movie theater suffered damage linked to a viral TikTok challenge Parents can visit the mall’s website to learn more about the program Membership cards will be available for pick up in the mall management office beginning Thursday May 1 and cards can be picked up Monday-Friday from 9 a.m the Oviedo Mall also offers the Kid Crew Program character appearances and family-friendly events year-round Both the Teen Club and our Kid Crew program are completely free to join Most of the events and activities we offer will also be free How do you plan to appeal to the teens who are focused on social media “Oviedo Mall offers so many unique spaces and activities that naturally lend themselves to content creation—whether it’s a dance workshop creating experiences teens will want to share with their audience while discovering new passions and having fun." What about teens who think that teen clubs could be considered “lame or boring?” “We know not every teen is going to love every activity which is why we’re offering a wide variety of experiences—from photography and yoga to book clubs and gaming nights but we think they’ll be missing out on a pretty great time." How long do you plan to keep the program around for “As long as teens are still interested and engaged we hope it becomes a lasting part of what makes Oviedo Mall a community hub.” Have you seen the teen program work before When we launched the Mall Rat Club in 2023 Many of those original members still visit the mall regularly and continue to take advantage of their discounts We’re excited to build on that success and keep growing.” Jayna Manohalal joined WKMG in December 2024 This website is unavailable in your location It appears you are attempting to access this website from a country outside of the United States therefore access cannot be granted at this time – Oviedo leaders and residents are weighing in on a bill that would allow for open containers within a new arts and entertainment district House Bill 4031 would allow for Oviedo on the Park to issue specialty permits to businesses so that people can purchase alcoholic drinks and walk around with them It would also create a special zone within the city called the “Oviedo Arts and Entertainment District.” Oviedo Assistant City Manager Patrick Kelly said Oviedo on the Park has become an attraction for the area with festivals that bring in thousands every year “What it does is it allows the businesses around the park to take place in some of that economic benefit of those people coming in by allowing them to sell alcoholic beverages and then for people to leave their establishments and then go out and enjoy the park and the festival to take place there,” Kelly said Tommy Burton said he visits Oviedo on the Park three to four days a week and is in favor of the bill “I don’t really see a problem with it because a lot of times it’s not as large as you would like it to be,” Burton said it’s sometimes it’s overcrowded when you’re sitting there but if you could grab it and then come sit by the lake only because this is a kid-friendly atmosphere and I kind of like to keep it that way and I just don’t want alcohol mixed with that,” said Denise Pulido Kelly said the next steps would be to come up with some specifications on how the drinks are consumed in public it would be a cup that would have a particular color and branding so that it’s easily identifiable that people are walking with an alcoholic beverage,” Kelly said “That would hopefully give the distinction of that folks are walking out in the public with that beverage and so that would allow them to be able to police the area and keep them within the specified area.” Should the bill make it through the legislature and get the final stamp of approval from Gov it will go into effect the day it becomes law the city of Oviedo would still need to draft an ordinance to get the city council’s input and guidance on the cups it would go through the public hearing process and adoption process Kelly said he hopes all of that will happen within a couple months of the bill becoming law OVIEDO, Fla. – After five years, the owners of the Oviedo Brewing Company announced that they would be closing at the end of February The announcement was shared with the public on Facebook this week and lasting impacts of the pandemic” as the reason for the closure It’s another loss at a mall that has been trying to reinvent itself and with so many similar stories happening across Central Florida it begs the question what does the future of the Oviedo Mall actually look like The mall close to State Road 417 and Red Bug Road first opened in 1998 said its location never had enough density in this market to drive traffic into a million-square-foot regional mall “This mall is in a beautiful area,” said Hipes Hipes met the News 6 team on the property Thursday to show the progress that has been made in recent years and his vision for the mall’s future Buckets filled with water used to be a common sight for shoppers because of a leaking roof Hipes says they’ve been working on fixing the aging infrastructure and have invested millions of dollars into a list of maintenance projects “We’ve spent significant dollars on the roof We’re almost done with everything,” said Hipes “About two and half years ago we put in all new air conditioning they’re working on the upkeep and continue to check off projects on the list like landscaping it’s just that it doesn’t happen overnight,” said Hipes “Turning around old malls is not easy to do.” Our News 6 team spoke to shoppers Thursday who admitted they don’t see much foot traffic most days compared to other retail locations in the Orlando area “I come here five times a week,” said Courtney Brooks Another man who was visiting from DeLand said “It seems like every time we come there’s something new or something old has closed Hipes said he is working to develop the property into a place where people can “eat and play.” He showed off the Orlando Orthopedic Center that opened in 2023 He calls the side of the mall by the old Macy’s property “medical main street.” The actual Macy’s location is currently closed with a sign that reads “future development.” While progress is being made to make the mall a true mixed-use development Hipes is still waiting on construction to begin on a housing project at the former Macy’s property the apartments have been in the works for years and I don’t talk about it too much because it’s a very complicated transaction,” said Hipes Hipes said there are multiple approvals and property owners involved They’ve already been through the city,” said Hipes “We’ve just got to figure out and finish the paperwork and when you’ve got lawyers involved and a lot of paperwork it takes time.” Hipes acknowledged progress doesn’t happen overnight so it’s important to me to make sure this place turns around and becomes the home run it should be,” said Hipes It’s one of the best pieces of real estate in Seminole County You can listen to every episode of Florida’s Fourth Estate in the media player below: PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! Click here to read Sanford Herald OVIEDO, Fla. – A water main in Oviedo was struck Wednesday, leading to a water outage and boil water notice issued for some residents, county officials said on social media The water connection has since been restored but a precautionary boil-water notice was issued that afternoon for those in the Isles of Oviedo and Oviedo Mall [EXCLUSIVE: Become a News 6 Insider (it’s FREE) | PINIT! Share your photos] The county advises those living along Red Bug Road, Slavia Road and Aloma Avenue to follow the notice. The full list of addresses is on the county’s website here or washing dishes should be boiled for at least a minute Water supply for the Isles of Oviedo and Oviedo Mall were temporarily changed from Seminole County to the West Mitchell Hammock Water Treatment Plant because of the outage smell and discoloration in the water due to the change in water treatment and change in direction of water flow in the distribution system City officials also advised taking these precautions: Residents should continue boiling their water until the city analyzes and clears all water samples If the water doesn’t clear after running a cold and a hot water tap for 15 to 20 minutes The city also says any questions can be directed toward its Utilities Department at 407-971-5657 Ovi to Endy pic.twitter.com/MgjAW1X4sM Bienvenidos a Spring Training! 🌴 pic.twitter.com/dbyT2QwDhB 'Money!' Oviedo takes first step in return to moundFebruary 13th BRADENTON, Fla. -- Endy Rodríguez set his target low, challenging after the right-hander had been less than perfect in his previous delivery That’s what these backfield sessions on the mounds of Pirate City are for It’s been a while since Oviedo was on a mound surrounded by teammates He threw a couple of live batting practices this offseason but Thursday was the first time he’s been on these backfields for a Spring Training since he underwent Tommy John surgery in December 2023 teammates and front office eyes were all watching “There were a lot of people around,” Oviedo said I don’t do well when I don’t have pressure on me knowing we have to help each other but also compete is a big factor to bring the best out of myself.” Rodríguez didn’t need to move the glove and shouted out his approval to his pitcher: “Money!” “He was trying to hit a spot and it was a really good one,” Rodríguez said afterward Ovi to Endy pic.twitter.com/MgjAW1X4sM That’s the Oviedo the Pirates sorely missed in 2024 when he recorded a 4.31 ERA over 32 starts and 177 2/3 innings and got better results as the season progressed Oviedo looked to be part of the team’s rotation plans for years to come but that elbow surgery left the Pirates without their 2023 No Oviedo's bullpen session Thursday was a first step back toward him competing for a spot in a new-look Pirates rotation one that is far deeper than what he left in 2023 as is Bailey Falter -- now a full-fledged starter But the youth movement has hit the Pirates rotation Derek Shelton wants to see Oviedo check boxes in Spring Training before saying for certain whether Oviedo is in the rotation or is in competition for a spot but Ovideo needs to do live batting practices in camp pitch in Grapefruit League games and cross the bridges every rehabbing player crosses There is certainly opportunity after the Pirates traded Luis Ortiz for Spencer Horwitz this offseason “We know this is a really big body and a guy that has an ability to log innings we're gonna have to be thoughtful with what those innings are and how they are.” Bienvenidos a Spring Training! 🌴 pic.twitter.com/dbyT2QwDhB Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball This isn’t exactly the same Oviedo that we saw in 2023 either He’s spent more time in the gym than he ever has before The lower half of his body was always ahead of his upper body in the past Now he’s trying to be more patient and make sure his upper and lower half mechanics line up “I definitely got the feel for the baseball,” Oviedo said the more I pitch the better feel I’ll have being consistent with my release point and try not to be so quick to the plate and more efficient with my mechanics So I was glad all the work we put in in the offseason showed off today.” and it's something Oviedo has had to learn these past 14 months while building back to this opportunity He could be one of the best pitchers on a very talented staff this year but he’s got to first show that he is fully healthy and can stay that way “It’s hard to hold myself down and prevent [myself] from going 100% but it’s something I learned,” Oviedo said I work a lot on my mental part of the game I learned how to control the feelings… how to be calm and be patient with everything I try to follow all the steps they put into it and trust in what we do So I’m really looking forward to the results.” Recently, the Oviedo Lions announced the following slate of games for 2025 Oviedo will play a preseason Kickoff Classic game against defending Class 7A state runner-up Lake Mary and 10 regular season contests Bishop Moore went 10-3 and advanced to the Class 3A regional finals;  University advanced to Class 7A regional semifinals; and Evans advanced to Class 6A regional quarterfinals Among other teams on the schedule are Lake Brantley its fourth consecutive winning season under coach Greg Odierno Below is the Lions’ 2025 regular season schedule with official game times: Florida high school football: Winter Springs announces 2025 schedule Florida high school football: Orlando Christian Prep announces 2025 schedule Florida high school football: Lake Mary announces 2025 schedule Florida high school football: Sarasota Cardinal Mooney announces 2025 schedule Follow High School on SI throughout the 2025 high school football season for Live Updates the most up to date Schedules & Scores and complete coverage from the preseason through the state championships To get live updates on your phone - as well as follow your favorite teams and top games - you can download the SBLive Sports app: Download iPhone App | Downloac Android App -- Jeff Gardenour | jgardenour1962@gmail.com | @JMarkG1962 on Twitter © 2025 ABG-SI LLC - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates — After almost two decades of discussions Oviedo commissioners moved forward with an upgrade to the city’s public safety building City commissioners voted Monday to approve adding an annex to the current building The first was to renovate the almost 35-year-old building and the second was to add a 10,000-square-foot annex to it It’s a decision with which Oviedo Police Chief Dale Coleman is happy “I’m very excited that we’re finally getting progress and I think the addition of the annex will be a tremendous asset to the men and women of the Oviedo Police Department and the citizens of Oviedo,” Coleman said The original plan was to build a brand new public safety building residents approved an $11.5 million budget but after several discussions and cost conflicts the commissioners tabled the plans and returned to the drawing board Renovating the current building would have cost about $12.9 million The annex will cost the city about $9.6 million and fall within the budget “We get more bang for the buck,” Coleman said I’m just looking for the best bang for the buck for everybody.” Coleman said he is just happy to see progress is being made to the outdated building and it was the public safety building for the police and fire,” he said but it has not met the needs of men and women we have as far as training and as far as space for our storage technology and things of that nature.”  With $2 million now available in the budget Coleman said he wants to add even more square footage to the annex Oviedo city leaders said the next step of action is to look at bonds for the project The city attorneys said they will look at some options and come back to the commission next month — Oviedo officials are looking to allow something other cities tend to crack down on City leaders have been working with state legislators to get a special zone created for Oviedo on the Park to allow patrons to carry open containers for alcoholic drinks you can find businesses like Legacy Liquors It's a place that prides itself on its great selection “I love bringing quality to the neighborhood and to the community," Legacy Liquors owner Rick Rattan says The family-owned business has stores all over Orange and Seminole counties and has been in Oviedo for almost three years Rattan says the diversity and variety of businesses make this area unique people often feel the need to leave the area to have fun “Most of the residents here have to leave to go to downtown Orlando or different cities to enjoy themselves and then they have to drive back," Rattan says the majority of it is a five-minute drive or a walk And with Uber and all of that in access right now it’s so easy to just stay in Oviedo and have a great time in Oviedo.” That’s why city leaders are hoping legislators consider House Bill 4031 to approve a special zone surrounding Oviedo on the Park to allow people to carry open containers “It will allow people to utilize a special cup to carry alcoholic beverages in between businesses and especially in our district into homes as well," Oviedo City Manager Bryan Cobb says While some believe allowing patrons to enter businesses with open containers from other establishments is bad for business Ratton says he feels the community will support all businesses here “They don’t really hand pick a certain place to say They have the best slushie so I’m not drinking at any other store any more,' right?" Rattan says "You will find them at different locations trying out different things.” Marlow's Tavern's Corporate Office and VP of Marketing & Administrating Officer Kaffee Hopkins sent Spectrum News 13 a statement "Marlow’s Tavern supports an open container law in Oviedo It allows us to offer a more enjoyable and flexible experience for our guests By permitting alcohol consumption in designated public spaces we can enhance the dining experience and attract more guests It will make an already great community even better." Rattan says the change would give businesses like his a chance to showcase their specialty drinks and bring more customers to the area “There’s so many events that the city provides down by the amphitheater and the lake that it just makes sense," Rattan says this is Florida and you get a cold beverage and you’re good to go.” the next step would be for the city to create an ordinance to make the open container zone law in Oviedo It's something they hope to make happen when this year’s legislative session wraps up on May 2 – Just moments after the airboat’s propeller began to roar and the watercraft started gliding across waters of Lake Jesup “You’ve got over 20 gators,” said Jay Rivera as he navigated the airboat through a shallow channel. “It’s beautiful weather today Just an excellent day to be here in Oviedo.” Lake Jesup is home to more than 13,000 alligators making it the highest concentration of gators per acre anywhere in the state 15-foot alligators out here,” said Rivera. “And they’re massive enjoys taking locals and out-of-town visitors out on Lake Jesup. The waterfront attraction offers a variety of airboat tours including private trips and nighttime excursions “You just see a bunch of alligators out there You just see their eyes glowing,” Rivera explains Another highlight of the trip is Bird Island a refuge in the middle of Lake Jesup that often hosts hundreds of birds You never know what you’re going to come across,” Rivera said Lake Jesup is named in honor of Brigadier General Thomas Jesup who began his 52-year military career just before the War of 1812 making him one of the longest-serving members of the U.S transporting fruit and goods between the Oviedo area and the St Lake Jesup is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and those wanting to experience the wild side of Florida you’ll find local fishermen right in this area here tilapia,” said Rivera.  “We’ve been seeing some jet skis out in the open as well.” Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter Mike DeForest has been covering Central Florida news for more than two decades — A major construction project in Oviedo is making steady progress with city officials confirming that work remains on schedule aims to repair damage caused by previous hurricanes both residents and commuters will be affected pedestrians and drivers will need to take detours around McKinnon Avenue The project consists of three key components: Oviedo assistant city engineer Paul Yeargain, said that the damage stems largely from Hurricane Ian which brought record-breaking rainfall to the area “Hurricane Ian was a pretty substantial storm," he said "It’s probably the largest rainfall event we’ve had to move through in quite some time who has lived in the neighborhood for years has personally repaired about 30 homes affected by erosion and flooding “You see how low the ground goes from there There’s a storm pipe that went through here,” Ramos said One of the biggest concerns is backyard flooding caused by a hill that connects homes in the neighborhood Heavy rain makes it even harder for water to drain properly the most important thing is to control erosion," Ramos said I just got done fixing their pavers because the water keeps pushing the dirt and pushing the dirt.” While Ramos believes the city’s construction efforts will help he also finds joy in assisting his neighbors We’re part of Alafaya Woods — it’s what makes us great," he said City officials expect construction to be completed by July pedestrians are advised to avoid the area for safety reasons – The Oviedo Mall is calling on the community to help preserve the traditional magic of the moviegoing experience after a recent surge of disruptive behavior started as a result of a TikTok challenge One scene in the movie, in particular, features Jack Black’s character yelling “Chicken jockey!” after a Minecraftian zombie child appears atop a square-headed chicken disrupting fellow moviegoers and creating large messes for theater staff The mall has a partnership with Regal Cinemas and has issued a heartfelt appeal to parents teens and families to maintain a respectful environment While some theaters nationwide have already adopted a “no unaccompanied minors” policy for the film Oviedo Mall has not yet implemented such measures but said it is considering it as the situation escalates director of marketing and events for the mall The "Minecraft” movie has been an unexpected box office success surpassing $550 million worldwide after just two weeks in theaters The film has become the highest-grossing Hollywood release of 2025 so far underscoring its widespread popularity despite some disruptive audience behavior mall management emphasized the importance of community cooperation: “Please help us preserve the theater experience we all love If you’re bringing your kids or dropping them off take a moment to remind them about respecting the space Despite the issues from theater management the excitement around the film has not gone unnoticed by its creators “It’s been incredible to see how passionate and creative the fans are getting about the Minecraft movie,” said director Peter Sollett “That energy and enthusiasm bring the world of Minecraft to life beyond the screen and it’s a joy to know that people of all ages are looking forward to sharing this experience together.” even made an appearance pleading with guests from behind a black curtain to not throw popcorn or get rowdy but is then seen emerging for guests to see hoping to get those in attendance to abide by the rules Regal Cinemas has announced a special “Chicken Jockey” viewing day at participating locations on April 20 encouraging fans to enjoy the movie in a fun Here’s when Craft brewery closing at Oviedo Mall on Feb The brewing company posted that it will be closing on Feb 28 after five years of serving the Oviedo community Located at the Oviedo Mall, the Oviedo Brewing Company is the only craft brewery in Oviedo and hosts an 8,000-square-foot space, including a tap room, brewhouse and full kitchen, as stated on the company’s website and the lasting impacts of the pandemic have made it increasingly difficult for us to continue We have fought tirelessly to keep our doors open but the financial and emotional toll has been overwhelming The effort to push forward has mentally drained us we have reached the difficult decision to close,” the post stated The brewery’s menu includes a variety of beers that are brewed in-house The Oviedo Brewing Company invites its guests to join them in raising a glass and sharing stories before the closure Check out the Florida Foodie podcast You can find every episode in the media player below: OVIEDO, Fla. – For parents across Central Florida, the name Oviedo resonates deeply especially for those whose children have participated in youth sports News 6 had the opportunity to speak with Alan Greene the father of Detroit Tigers star Riley Greene who honed his skills in Oviedo Babe Ruth and at Hagerty High School Alan Greene himself played baseball at Oviedo High school and has been coaching in the community for 33 years witnessing the growth of numerous talented players there’s Taylor Ward and also Vaughn Grissom A lot of those guys have actually been in this cage,” Alan Greene said Walking through his training facility and batting cage in Oviedo feels like stepping into a baseball museum Alan Greene reminisces about the memorabilia that adorns his walls including bats from notable players and memories of the fields at the Oviedo Sports Complex He said what sets Oviedo apart is the spirit of teamwork They’re not guys that think about themselves And when they come back into the community they give back to the community and that’s very exciting for me to watch that,” Alan Greene said News 6 was the only local station at Riley Greene’s draft party where more than 200 friends and family members gathered to celebrate his selection as the 5th overall pick in the MLB draft The excitement in the room was palpable as they cheered for one of their own Alan Greene attributes much of the success of Oviedo’s young athletes to the unwavering support from the community and the dedication of volunteer coaches From Babe Ruth leagues to high school teams he said those coaches have played a pivotal role in shaping the future of baseball in Oviedo Lisa Bell has been in Central Florida since 2007 covering the big stories that impact our community Lisa was promoted to News 6 evening news co-anchor in May 2014 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page — The City of Oviedo is not getting a new police department any time soon after a ballot measure failed for the second time in two years This time, against a bond referendum that would have allowed for the construction of a new 28,000 square foot police building using general obligation bonds to pay for it Oviedo Police Chief Dale Coleman remembers the excitement of moving into the current building in 1990 who was looking forward to the extra space he explained the department has outgrown the dated facility we’re closing in on ourselves,” said Coleman he points out where they’ve simply run out of space what we have here is a full room,” said Coleman He’s tried several times to secure the funds for a new building Nearly $11 million dollars in bonds were already decided on by voters in 2016 but it was determined that an additional $20 million is needed to construct a new police building voters voted no on a referendum to provide the additional funding despite a $15 million dollar decrease in the cost of the project I understand where they’re coming from,” said Coleman “But it is frustrating when you’re you see the need you wanna serve the people of you in a in a much higher level that we currently do and I think that building would be able to go a long way to that.” Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek says she was against putting the item on the ballot it would have increased property taxes by about $145 dollars a year for someone that owned a $300,000 dollar property per the city we need to find a way to fund it that doesn’t involve raising property taxes as much and the obvious way at this point since the one-cent sales tax has been renewed is to use that funding source,” said Sladek she thinks more conversations need to be had “I think we need to ask residents,” said Sladek Is it because you don’t like the way we’re funding it you’d rather have it be sales tax instead of property tax or is it that you want to have a different style he’s ready to go back to the drawing board “So we will figure out a way to do it because the need is here,” he said He plans to go in front of the council for a bid proposal for a new roof to at least stop the leaking in their current building – The first day of February brought a spike in utility bills for Oviedo residents Oviedo City Finance Director Jerry Boop explained the stormwater portion of the bill rose 25% from $11.72 to $14.65 The same portion will increase another 25% in 2026 and then 15% per year through 2029 That 9% yearly jump will continue through 2028 That means for a homeowner who pays $100 per month in utilities to the City of Oviedo that bill will increase to around $108 as of this month City of Oviedo councilmembers will vote on making the hike permanent according City of Oviedo spokesperson Lisa McDonald “As our Finance Director stated during the [previous] meeting there are not enough funds available in the stormwater enterprise fund to pay for future projects which is why the city has proposed new Stormwater Utility rates starting Feb “The city is currently seeking approval of new stormwater rates to address a series of stormwater capital improvement projects and to fund increasing operational costs affected by national economic inflation Boop told city councilmembers at last month’s Council meeting there is no money available in city’s stormwater fund “We’re actually underwater in stormwater.” City staff told councilmembers 37 projects in water and sewer utility (pipelines facility improvements) and 51 proposed capital improvement projects (creek pond improvements) have been identified over the next 10 years “The capital projects represent varying levels of priority and are anticipated to be addressed over a 10-year period,” McDonald said “While the stormwater utility is currently underfunded there are a number of projects in different degrees of development to address infrastructure deficiencies.” Oviedo homeowner Kevin Nowak said several residents on Orange Avenue have been notifying the city of drainage issues since 2022 Nowak shared photos with News 6 showing the severe flooding in his yard after Hurricane Ian and hurricanes thereafter He said on a summer afternoon during a typical thunderstorm “The stormwater system was obviously damaged compromised and or not capable of the water volumes,” Nowak said “The drainage issues prior to 2022 were limited to roadway flooding and Sweetwater Creek exceeding its banks just slightly then receding shortly after rains stopped which was the reasons for residents to notify the city.” You can find an informational page on the projects and rate increase the city created by clicking here Erik von Ancken anchors and reports for News 6 and is a two-time Emmy award-winning journalist in the prestigious and coveted "On-Camera Talent" categories for both anchoring and reporting — Oviedo city leaders are considering a utility rate increase to fund critical infrastructure projects with a final public discussion scheduled for Monday night at City Hall The proposed 10-year Capital Improvement Project aims to address the city’s aging stormwater Mayor Megan Sladek said these upgrades are necessary to prevent flooding during heavy rain events and to support future population growth and we don’t have any money saved up because we’ve been charging so little,” Sladek said “It didn’t really all need to be done until very recently the plan would increase utility rates by 25% in both 2025 and 2026 The city plans to borrow $100 million to fund $153 million worth of projects with the total repayment amount reaching $185 million due to interest Sladek also clarified that the proposed rate hike is unrelated to new development within the city “When pipes that are 30 to 40 years old fail within a subdivision that’s got nothing to do with new construction happening elsewhere Residents are encouraged to attend Monday night’s meeting to voice their opinions before the City Council makes a final decision on Monday ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Right-hander Johan Oviedo lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday in the first salary arbitration decision of the year and will earn $850,000 instead of his request for $1.15 million was 9-14 with a 4.32 ERA in 32 starts last year Oviedo is 13-25 with a 4.32 ERA in four major league seasons with St. Louis and the Pirates Robert Herman and Jasbir Parmar made the decision one day after hearing arguments Pitcher Dennis Santana went to a hearing with the Pirates on Wednesday He asked for a raise from $1 million to $2.1 million and was offered $1.4 million Richard Bloch and Margaret Brogan will be withheld until late cases are decided A 28-year-old right-hander, Santana was 3-1 with a 3.89 ERA in 62 relief appearances last year for the New York Yankees and Pirates He is 11-15 with a 4.76 ERA in 204 relief appearances and one start over seven seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers (2018-21), Rangers (2021-22), Mets (2023) Dodgers left-hander Alex Vesia reportedly has agreed to a deal to avoid arbitration Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.