Crime & Public Safety
09/16/2026 · Seminole County
FDLE arrests former Tampa PD officer for uttering forged identification
Former Tampa Police Department officer Ariel Rodriguez was arrested today by FDLE in Tampa on charges of uttering forged identification.
FHP and U.S. Border Patrol Arrest 15 Undocumented Immigrants With Criminal Records in Key Largo
A joint operation in Key Largo on March 9, 2026, led to the arrest of 15 undocumented immigrants with criminal records by the Florida Highway Patrol’s Criminal Alien Apprehension Team and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
09/16/2026
Temple Terrace CEO Indicted for Defrauding Investors of $7 Million
Meade Lewis, founder and CEO of mIQroTech, Inc., was indicted on five wire fraud counts for allegedly defrauding investors of more than $7 million.
05/27/2026
Atlanta Man Nabbed After Torching Sanford Temple, Wild Multi-County Chase
A 51-year-old Atlanta man faces felony arson charges after allegedly setting fire to a Sanford Buddhist temple, sparking a high-speed chase across Central Florida highways. Singhasouk Danny Phanouvong led police on a 115 mph pursuit through Volusia and Flagler counties before troopers stopped him with a PIT maneuver. The late-night incident shocked the tight-knit temple community in Seminole County.
05/04/2026
Broward Burglary Spree Ends in Arrests Tied to South American Theft Ring
Broward Sheriff's Office has busted a string of high-end residential burglaries in Weston's gated Windmill Ranch Estates, linking suspects to a notorious South American theft group targeting wealthy enclaves nationwide. Authorities recovered tools of the trade and seized stolen goods worth millions, including a $500,000 jewelry heist. Homeowners in South Florida's suburbs are urged to bolster security amid the crackdown.
05/03/2026
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Phase 1 | Groveland, FL - Official Website Welcome Home Pay Online Calendar Contact /QuickLinks.aspx Search Home Government Departments Community & Economic Development South Lake Avenue Improvement Project Phase 1 Phase 1 Lake Avenue Streetscape Improvements – Phase 1 Exciting improvements are coming to Downtown Groveland! Phase 1 of the Lake Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project will enhance sidewalks, crosswalks, parking, drainage, and roadway infrastructure to create a safer and more welcoming downtown for residents and visitors. What's Included? New and improved sidewalks and ADA-accessible pedestrian connections Crosswalk enhancements for improved pedestrian safety Additional and upgraded on-street parking Roadway, curb, and sidewalk reconstruction Stormwater and shoreline improvements near Lake David Preservation of historic brick roadway elements where possible Traffic Impacts Construction will require a temporary closure of a portion of North Lake Avenue near East Magnolia Street. Clearly marked detours will be in place, and access to homes, businesses, and public facilities will be maintained throughout construction. Lake David Amenities Remain Open The Lake David Center, Splash Pad, Boat Ramp, and other park amenities will remain open and accessible throughout construction. Please use caution when traveling near active construction areas and follow posted signage for your safety. Project Maps & Detours Please review the maps below for construction areas, detour routes, and traffic control information to help plan your visit during construction. Lake Avenue Phase 1 Traffic Control Plan – Page 1 Lake Avenue Phase 1 Traffic Control Plan – Page 2 The MOT plans identify the work area, road closure locations, detour routes, and advance warning signage that will be in place during construction. Access for residents and businesses will be maintained throughout the project. Thank You We appreciate your patience as these improvements are completed. These upgrades will help create a more accessible, walkable, and enjoyable downtown Groveland for years to come.
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Staff Directory • Development Services Department Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Link: Development Services Page Physical Address 320 Alexandria Boulevard Oviedo, FL 32765 Phone Number 407-971-5781 Fax 407-971-5819 TC Teresa Correa Development Services Director Development Services Director Email Teresa Correa 407-971-5751 DA Dalia Acosta Development Services Specialist Development Services Specialist Email Dalia Acosta 407-971-5752 ML Marisol Laureano Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant E-mail Marisol Laureano 407-971-5781 Building Services Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Link: Building Services Page Physical Address 320 Alexandria Boulevard Oviedo, FL 32765 Phone Number 407-971-5755 Fax 407-971-5820 MS Michelle Senior Permit Technician Permit Technician Email Michelle Senior 407-971-5761 RR Rob Reading Building Official Building Official Email Rob Reading 407-971-5767 BP Building Permits Main Email Building Permits 407-971-5755 VG Veronica Gray Permit Technician Permit Technician Email Veronica Gray (407) 971-5763 TS Tracy Sirls Permit Technician Permit Technician Email Tracy Sirls 407-971-5761 TG Tom Gibson Building Inspector Building Inspector 407-755-7597 JD Jim Desmet Building Inspector Building Inspector 407-489-3471 JM Joe Myers Building Inspector Building Inspector 689-237-7998 SA Scott Adams Building Inspector Building Inspector 407-795-2705 Code Enforcement Link: Code Enforcement Page Physical Address 320 Alexandria Boulevard Annex Building, 2nd Floor Oviedo, FL 32765 Phone Number 407-971-5785 Email Us Email Code Enforcement SM Shakeria Moyer Code Enforcement Supervisor Code Enforcement Supervisor Email Shakeria Moyer 407-941-5789 LL Lindsey Longstreet Code Enforcement Officer Code Enforcement Officer Email Lindsey Longstreet 407-971-5788 EC Everett Coll Code Enforcement Officer Code Enforcement Officer Email Everett Coll 407-971-5786 Development Review Division Physical Address 400 Alexandria Boulevard Oviedo, FL 32765 Phone Number 407-971-5777 H Harris Berns-Cadle Development Review Manager Development Review Manager Email Harris Berns-Cadle 407-971-5777 NA Natalie Angel Development Review Coordinator Development Review Coordinator Email Natalie Angel 407-971-5778 FS Florence Simpson Planner II Planner II Email Florence Simpson (407) 971-5760 Planning Division Debra Pierre Deputy Development Services Director Email Debra Pierre Phone: 407-971-5776 Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Link: Planning and Development Page Mailing Address 320 Alexandria Blvd. Oviedo, FL 32765 Phone Number 407-971-5755 DP Debra Pierre Deputy Development Services Director Deputy Development Services Director Email Debra Pierre 407-971-5776 SP Sam Peacock Planner I Planner I Email Sam Peacock (407) 971-5779 CB Carron Bartley Zoning Coordinator Zoning Coordinator Email the Carron Bartley 407-971-5759 TG Tania Georgis Planning Tech Planning Tech Email Tania Georgis 407-971-5794 Back to Directory Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to the City of Oviedo. Instead contact the City of Oviedo by phone or in writing.
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