Orlando International Airport's Terminal C to add new gates

Orlando International Airport's shiny new Terminal C is aiming to get back on track after COVID-19 constraints forced builders to cut back on the number of gates. 

Apparent sinkhole closes roads in Lake County

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is advising motorists to avoid the area of Montevista Road and Bradley Circle in Clermont, due to an apparent sinkhole.

Biden asks Congress to block potential railroad strike

President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to pass legislation to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in the stalled contract talks.

Brightline to test trains at higher speeds through northern Brevard County

Brightline continues its work on the Orlando extension of its higher-speed rail service from South Florida. Train testing will be conducted in northern Brevard County with the trains traveling up to 79 mph over the next week.

Brightline tests trains at 110 mph through Martin, St. Lucie counties

Brightline says it has just finished testing of its higher-speed trains this week along new tracks in Martin and St. Lucie counties. The testing, which requires the trains to achieve a maximum speed of 110 mph, will continue through the weekend.

New Wekiva Parkway ramp at I-4 signals another milestone in completing Orlando beltway

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has completed the first Wekiva Parkway (State Road 429) ramp at the interchange of Interstate 4 and S.R. 417. 

Florida motorists receive $4.3M in toll breaks in September through SunPass Savings program

The Florida Department of Transportation reported Thursday that 361,000 SunPass users saved $4.3 million in September under a discount offered to frequent users of toll roads.

FDOT to reopen 1 lane of SR 46 to local traffic after closure due to Ian flooding

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has reopened one lane of two-way traffic on State Road 46 in Seminole County as floodwaters from the St. Johns River continue to recede.

Florida to receive $2.65 billion for transportation projects as part of infrastructure law

The Biden administration announced Tuesday that Florida is slated to get $2.65 billion this fiscal year for transportation projects as part of a major federal infrastructure law.

FDOT to replenish coquina rocks along eroded segments of shoreline near A1A

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin work to replenish coquina rocks along eroded segments of shoreline near State Road A1A in Flagler Beach.

Florida's Pine Island bridge restored one week after destruction by Hurricane Ian

Road access to Florida’s Pine Island has been reestablished ahead of schedule a week after Category 4 Hurricane Ian killed more than 120 people in the state and caused widespread destruction.

SunRail to resume service to Tupperware Station Thursday; bus bridge continues for stations south

SunRail will resume regular service to the Tupperware station beginning Thursday, but the Florida Department of Transportation said it will continue using LYNX buses as a bridge to the Kissimmee and Poinciana stations.

NTSB wants all new vehicles to check drivers for alcohol use

The NTSB is recommending that all new vehicles in the U.S. be required to have blood alcohol monitoring systems that can stop an intoxicated person from driving.

Gov. DeSantis seeks to expand toll relief through discounts

After establishing a six-month program to save certain commuters about $10 a month on tolls, Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to expand the program next year.

Florida higher-speed train Brightline gets grant to improve safety

Tracks used by the nation’s deadliest railroad will see added fencing to keep pedestrians away and safety improvements at crossings under a $25 million federal grant announced Monday.