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Orange County mayor announces high-speed internet in Bithlo, Christmas, South Apopka
Read full article: Orange County mayor announces high-speed internet in Bithlo, Christmas, South ApopkaOfficials in Orange County are announcing an expansion of broadband connectivity for the communities of South Apopka, Bithlo and Christmas.
Man dies after being struck by car while riding bicycle in Bithlo, troopers say
Read full article: Man dies after being struck by car while riding bicycle in Bithlo, troopers sayA 59-year-old Christmas man died after being struck by a car while riding a bicycle through Bithlo, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Pedestrian killed on State Road 50 in Bithlo area, says Florida Highway Patrol
Read full article: Pedestrian killed on State Road 50 in Bithlo area, says Florida Highway PatrolThe Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian early Sunday morning in east Orange County. Trooper believe the victim walked into the path of an oncoming vehicle.
Merritt Island motorcyclist killed in 4-vehicle wrong way crash; East Colonial Drive shut down near Bithlo, troopers say
Read full article: Merritt Island motorcyclist killed in 4-vehicle wrong way crash; East Colonial Drive shut down near Bithlo, troopers sayA motorcyclist was killed and three others were injured Sunday morning in a head-on crash with a wrong-way driver near Bithlo, forcing closures on East Colonial Drive in both directions, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
SR 50 reopens in Orange County
Read full article: SR 50 reopens in Orange CountyBITHLO, Fla. – Authorities on Friday reopened State Road 50 in east Orange County after it had been closed for the third straight day because of brush fire smoke. 50 was closed in both directions between Lansing Street and State Road 520 near Bithlo. Troopers conducted patrols through the closed section of the roadway to determine visibility, and the highway was reopened around 8:15 a.m. Drivers were diverted onto State Road 520, which connects to the Beachline (S.R. Several brush fires are burning across Central Florida, and more dry weather is expected to continue in the region.