A commercial truck caught fire on SR 429 Sunday morning, causing all southbound lanes to be shut down in response. The closure was reported at 8:29am, and the road remains…
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New Independence Parkway Extension Approved By County Commission
Orange County Commissioners have approved the extension of New Independence Parkway to the Lake County border. The new 4-lane divided east-west roadway will eventually link up with US 27 via…
New Independence Parkway Extension Update
Orange County hosted a public hearing on December 15, 2022 regarding the extension of New Independence Parkway to the Lake County border. This new urban 4-lane divided east-west roadway will…
Ficquette Road Improvement Update With Reams Road Intersection Enhancements
Orange County has sent an update to local residents regarding improvements to Ficquette Road. The improvements will take place from South of the Reams Road/Summerlake Park Boulevard Intersection to South…
Clermont Approves Costco Permits, Floor & Decor Construction Underway, Bojangles Permits Filed
The City of Clermont has approved multiple permits related to a new Costco location. The new plaza will feature several new businesses to the Clermont, Winter Garden, and Horizon West…
Public Works Provides Reams Road Update; Questioned By BCC
Orange County Board of County Commissioners held an update on Hurricane Ian during their October 11 meeting. The update included presentations by each department in Orange County followed by a…
UPDATE: Reams Road Remains Closed, Flooding Levels Slow To Fall
Reams Road continues to be closed between Bay Court and Disney Cast Parking due to excessive flooding and the intersection at Reams, Ficquette, and Summerlake Park also remains flooded. While…
Reams Road At Mobil Gas Station Closing Wednesday Due To Flooding
A stretch of Reams Road will be closed starting on Wednesday, September 28 due to anticipated flooding. Orange County Public Works plans on closing a portion of Reams Road, from…
Breaking: Avalon Road at Porter Road Under Extreme Flooding
The intersection of Avalon Road at Porter Road is currently experiencing excessive flooding on the roadway. Drivers needing to travel through the area should seek alternate routes, as it’s uncertain…
Stoplight At Avalon & New Independence To Activate August 2
A new stoplight at the intersection of Avalon Road and New Independence Parkway is scheduled to activate on August 2. The stoplight is currently powered-on and has been in yellow…
BCC Approves New Traffic Measures In Horizon West; Stop Sign at Summerlake Groves & Seidel
Orange County recently approved several new traffic modifications for Horizon West. These changes are designed to improve safety for vehicles and pedestrians. Speed limit on Porter Road, from Summerlake Park…
Orange County Reviews Lakeside Village Traffic Study With Residents
Orange County and District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson hosting a live virtual community meeting on May 25 to review a Traffic Study conducted on Lakeside Village in Horizon West. The…
Orange County Sends 1% Transportation Sales Tax To November Ballot
Orange County Board of County Commissioners has approved sending a 1% transportation sales tax to residents on the November ballot. The sales tax increase is proposed by Orange County Mayor…
Transportation Open House: Feb 28 6:30 – 8PM
Orange County is hosting a Transportation Open House on Monday, February 28 from 6:30 – 8:00pm for residents to ask questions about the upcoming transportation sales tax initiative. The initiative…
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…
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…
New Church In-Progress Along Avalon Road In Avalon Rural Settlement
A new 17,000 square foot church has been proposed by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The church has already completed the purchase of the property and is…
FDOT Withdraws Proposed Turnpike Exit At Avalon Road
The Florida Department of Transportation will not be moving forward with a recommended turnpike exit at Avalon Road, according to the West Orange Chamber of Commerce. A representative from FDOT…
Winter Garden Vineland Road Speed Limit Reduction Approved By Orange County
The Orange County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the reduction of the speed limit on Winter Garden Vineland Road. The speed limit between Apopka Vineland Road and Chase Road will…
Lake County To Begin Schofield Road Paving This Fall
Local drivers have all experienced the unique drive on Schofield Road. Whether going for a fun outing at Southern Hill Farms or trying to beat traffic, the travel on Schofield…
