Commissioner Wilson has requested the Board of County Commissioners to explore a pause in development along Reams Road due to ongoing flooding. To secure a pause in development, the Board…
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New Townhome Development With 30 Units Proposed Along Reams Road
A preliminary application has been submitted to Orange County’s Technical Review Group for a new townhome development along Reams Road. The development would be situated next to Oasis Cove and…
Reams Road Townhome Development DENIED By County Commissioners
In a 5-2 vote led by Commissioner Wilson, Orange County Commissioners denied a request for a new townhome subdivision along Reams Road. The proposed location was next to The Church…
Flemings Road Barricaded At County Border To Protect Road Integrity
Orange County has installed a barricade across Flemings Road near the Lake County border to maintain the road integrity until it is upgraded. Lake County residents had been driving several…
Street Lighting & Pedestrian Safety Improvements Planned Throughout Horizon West
To address transportation projects in Orange County without a dedicated sales tax funding source, the Orange County Board of Commissioners passed a $100 million Accelerated Transportation Safety Program in 2023….
BCC Approves Changes to Sutton Lakes Development Amid Questions Over Commissioner Wilson’s Availability
The Board of County Commissioners has approved a change to the Sutton Lakes Planned Development, located on a 139-acre property south of Horizon West, east of Avalon Road. In a…
Site Work Begins On SR 516 Toll Road Connector
Site work has begun on the new SR 516 toll road connecting SR 429 to US 27. Construction work is now visible from Schofield Road, which is the entry to…
Tragic Accident on Reams Road Results in Teen’s Death; Fundraiser Launched for Family Support
A tragic accident on Thursday, June 6, 2024, has left a 14-year-old girl dead after a tree fell onto the car in which she was riding. The incident occurred around…
BCC Approves Over $300k In Proportionate Share Agreements; Including For Don The Beachcomber
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners recently approved two Proportionate Share Agreements totaling over $300,000 to improve local roadways in Horizon West. During the request process for new developments,…
CFTOD Planning Western Way Expansion To 6-Lanes
CFTOD is exploring a $100 million bond to continue roadway infrastructure improvements throughout the district. This bond would include the third and final phase of World Drive improvements along with…
Survey: MetroPlan Orlando Transportation Study
MetroPlan Orlando is seeking feedback on the state of transportation in Central Florida with a new survey. MetroPlan Orlando is the metropolitan planning organization for Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties….
Flemings Road & Sawgrass Bay Connection Construction Expected To Begin This Fall
Help support HorizonWestInfo.com with local stories specific to Horizon West and our growing area by becoming a Premium Supporter. An update on Horizon West east-west corridors was presented to the…
Schofield Road Head-On Collision Results In 1 Dead, 1 Seriously Hurt
A deadly collision occurred around 6:30am this morning along Schofield Road, close to the intersection of 5 Mile Road by Southern Hill Farms. According to FHP, a Nissan Maxima traveling…
Schofield Road Stoplight Now Active
Orange County’s latest traffic safety initiative at the Schofield Road and Avalon Road intersection is now fully operational, marking a significant step toward enhancing road safety in the area. This…
3 Cyclists Injured Over Weekend Along Hamlin Groves Trail
A tragic accident occurred this past weekend when three cyclists were struck by a car. The incident took place on Hamlin Groves Trail, west of Tiny Road, around 8:30 a.m…
Lower Speed Limit & Traffic Signal Coming To Avalon & Schofield Intersection In April
Orange County District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson has confirmed that a lower speed limit and portable traffic signals are being implemented soon at the Avalon and Schofield intersection. This improvement…
Water Spring Elementary Student Struck By Vehicle; Transported To Hospital
Water Spring Elementary School Principle Dr. Larson notified parents of an unfortunate situation that occurred off campus after school. While walking home from school, a student was struck by a…
Water Main Break Shuts Down Avalon Road Northbound At Waterleigh
Avalon Road at Waterleigh is completely shut down to all northbound traffic due to a water main break. One lane is able to get by southbound. The water main break…
Tiny Rd & Tilden Rd Intersection Funded For Traffic Signal
Orange County Board of County Commissioners approved a new traffic intersection and roadway improvements at the intersection of Tiny Road and Tilden Road. The total cost of the project is…
Portable Signals Coming For Schofield & Avalon Intersection
Commissioner Wilson announced on Wednesday, during the Surf Park Community Meeting, that a portable traffic signal is now in the works for the Schofield Rd and Avalon Rd intersection. Orange…
