Candidates for the upcoming 2022 elections have been finalized as qualifying dates have now passed. The primary election will be held on August 23 and the general election on November…
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Survey: Orange County Transportation Initiative 2022
Orange County is seeking input from residents regarding transportation policy, priorities and direction. Originally launched in 2019, Mayor Demings proposed a Transportation Initiative to add a penny sales tax to…
429 Widening to 8 Lanes: FDOT Alternatives Public Meeting On 2/23 at 5:30pm
The Florida Department of Transportation is conducting a Public Information on the alternatives to the proposed 429 widening. Currently, 429 is four lanes (two in each direction), and FDOT has…
Public Meeting: 429 Connection To Poinciana Parkway Extension – February 22
The Florida Turnpike is conducting a public meeting on February 22 regarding the proposed connection of 429 to the Poinciana Parkway Extension. The meeting will be held in-person, online, and…
Turnpike Interchange Proposed At Avalon Road In Winter Garden
The Florida Turnpike, part of the Florida Department of Transportation, is currently conducting a Project Development & Environmental Study for several enhancements to the turnpike in Orange County. Included in…
Horizon West Permits & Future Development Interactive Map
HorizonWestInfo.com has launched a new interactive map tracking permits and future development in Horizon West. We’ve created this map to give local and potential residents and better understanding of what…
Expressway Authority Approves Budget for New SR 516 – Lake/Orange Expressway
The Central Florida Express Authority has approved a new $3.2 billion budget for a five-year work plan. The new Lake/Orange Connector, now called SR 516 Lake-Orange Expressway, is included in…
Intersection Improvements Completed in Hamlin at 429
The intersection at New Independence Parkway has been recently been improved, with the addition of two stoplights and an expanded exit on 429 southbound. These improvements will help alleviate traffic…
VIDEO: Proposed Toll Road Connector Between 429 and 27
The Central Florida Expressway Authority has been working on a multi-year project to develop a new toll road to connect 429 and 27. This road will become a major connector…
Horizon West Town Hall Presentation Photos
Orange County Commissioner Betsy VanderLey hosted a Horizon West Town Hall on June 6, 2016. We have a full Horizon West Town Hall summary available, and below are photos of…
Aerial Photos of Disney’s New Solar Farm Along 429
New aerial photos of Disney’s new solar farm along 429 show the sure scale and size of the project. The solar farm is being built by the Reedy Creek Improvement…