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Frustrated by congestion? Seminole County seeks public input amid plans for future growth
Read full article: Frustrated by congestion? Seminole County seeks public input amid plans for future growthSeminole County has hosted a series of public meetings on growth this week, including one tonight from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Oviedo Mall’s community room.
‘Game-changing’ affordable housing community under construction near Epic Universe
Read full article: ‘Game-changing’ affordable housing community under construction near Epic UniverseAs Universal Orlando approaches the grand opening of Epic Universe, a first-of-its-kind affordable housing community is taking shape nearby.
New emergency departments could come to Brevard County amid Rockledge hospital closure
Read full article: New emergency departments could come to Brevard County amid Rockledge hospital closureResponding in large part to the impending closure of Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital, Health First says it’s fast-tracking efforts to build two new freestanding emergency departments in Brevard County.
Stuck in traffic in Marion County? These projects could ease growing pains
Read full article: Stuck in traffic in Marion County? These projects could ease growing painsThe Florida Department of Transportation says a project that will add and extend turn lanes at the I-75 and Highway 484 interchange in the Marion Oaks area is on schedule to be completed by late fall of this year. But there are dozens of other projects in the area.
Orlando becomes fastest-growing large region. Here’s how much it’s grown
Read full article: Orlando becomes fastest-growing large region. Here’s how much it’s grownIt’s widely known that people are increasingly calling Florida home, and according to new data, the Orlando area is a popular choice to plant roots.
Florida Senate bill bans, rolls back voter-approved rural boundary measures
Read full article: Florida Senate bill bans, rolls back voter-approved rural boundary measuresMeasures approved by voters in 2024 to tighten development in rural areas of two Central Florida counties would be banned under a bill currently in the Florida Senate. State Sen. Stan McClain, R-Ocala, is sponsoring SB 1118, which proposes changes to land use and development regulations.
Development planned in Orange County near Florida Everglades headwaters, stokes flooding fears
Read full article: Development planned in Orange County near Florida Everglades headwaters, stokes flooding fearsA proposed housing development on Florida wetlands in Orange Count has sparked concern among nearby residents about potential impacts on wildlife and flooding.
Palm Coast to build new affordable housing under ‘Live Local Act.’ Here’s where
Read full article: Palm Coast to build new affordable housing under ‘Live Local Act.’ Here’s whereA new age-restricted residential community being built in Palm Coast under the "Live Local Act" will bring more affordable housing, according to a news release from the city.
Lake County’s Long & Scott Farms prepares to relocate, but county leaders hope to find a compromise
Read full article: Lake County’s Long & Scott Farms prepares to relocate, but county leaders hope to find a compromiseLong & Scott Farms, a well-known Lake County staple for more than 60 years, is preparing to relocate as its 700-acre property is under contract for development. Lake County leaders are expected to discuss it Tuesday morning.
‘The industry is in a crisis:’ Construction worker shortage delaying projects, driving up costs, experts say
Read full article: ‘The industry is in a crisis:’ Construction worker shortage delaying projects, driving up costs, experts sayThe Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), a national trade association representing thousands of construction workers, predicts the industry needs 439,000 additional workers in 2025 alone. For every three people retiring in the industry, just one is being hired.
Sunshine Corridor: Orlando votes on funding to expand SunRail to Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Sunshine Corridor: Orlando votes on funding to expand SunRail to Orlando International AirportThe City of Orlando is casting a crucial vote Monday to help fund a $6 million study for the expansion of SunRail.
More lanes coming to I-4 in Polk, Osceola counties to help reduce congestion. Here’s the timing
Read full article: More lanes coming to I-4 in Polk, Osceola counties to help reduce congestion. Here’s the timingConstruction work will ramp up along Interstate 4 in Polk and Osceola counties to add more lanes and reduce congestion, according to a press release from the Florida Department of Transportation.
Despite slumping sales, prices in Orlando housing market reach all-time highs
Read full article: Despite slumping sales, prices in Orlando housing market reach all-time highsThe median home price in 2024 was $385,000, an all-time high and a 3.9% increase year-over-year. Total sales, though, fell 7.1% compared to 2023, based on data the association pulls from Orange, Osceola, Lake and Seminole counties.
What a new high school means for a growing Osceola County school district
Read full article: What a new high school means for a growing Osceola County school districtWith a population boom happening in St. Cloud, the Osceola County School District is looking forward to a new high school that will serve thousands of students
AdventHealth’s strategic response to Central Florida’s growing needs
Read full article: AdventHealth’s strategic response to Central Florida’s growing needsAs Central Florida’s population continues to rise, AdventHealth said it is building for the future to meet the growing healthcare demands of the region.
Orange County considers development moratorium amid flooding concerns
Read full article: Orange County considers development moratorium amid flooding concernsCounty leaders say unchecked construction has contributed to rising water levels and dangerous conditions during storms, leaving residents vulnerable and roadways impassable.
Food hall, condos, more: $50 million mixed-use development to be built in Cape Canaveral
Read full article: Food hall, condos, more: $50 million mixed-use development to be built in Cape CanaveralThe project, Waves District, is a $50 million mixed-use development space that will be built in four phases, according to a press release.
Universal’s ‘epic’ plans to bring affordable housing to the tourist district
Read full article: Universal’s ‘epic’ plans to bring affordable housing to the tourist districtAs Universal Orlando approaches the opening of its largest theme park ever built, a groundbreaking project nearby is set to address the critical need of affordable housing for service and hospitality workers.
Epic Universe development boom: Check out what’s being built near Central Florida’s newest theme park
Read full article: Epic Universe development boom: Check out what’s being built near Central Florida’s newest theme parkIt's been more than 10 years since a new major theme park opened in the Orlando area. Here's what's cooking as Universal nears the grand opening of Epic Universe.
Annexing Veranda Bay would double Flagler Beach’s population. Why residents are worried
Read full article: Annexing Veranda Bay would double Flagler Beach’s population. Why residents are worriedThe developer is asking the city to annex the land where the Veranda Bay development would be built. The developer has already cleared land for housing and commercial space on the East side of John Anderson Highway but is now looking to add more homes on about 900 acres on the West side of John Anderson.