It'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.

Florida transportation leaders say they are moving toward the next step in opening a SunRail route between Orlando International Airport and the Orange County Convention Center, but that rail line is still years away.

SunRail officials announced that the commuter rail service will resume normal operations after being stopping for Hurricane Milton.

The SunRail station has been up and running for over a month now in DeLand and those working in the downtown area tell News 6 they're starting to see new faces and business come to town.

Several railroad crossings around Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Seminole County are impassable because the crossing arms are stuck in the down position.

SunRail will be closed for what's expected to be the worst day of Central Florida impacts from Hurricane Helene.

Trooper Steve on Patrol drives the outskirts and discusses future traffic around Universal Orlando's 4th theme park.

Florida troopers investigate a fatal train crash in Orange County.

Moving forward with the future of SunRail was a key point in a meeting Thursday afternoon with FDOT and the local partners.

The fire department in DeBary is expanding, but to pay for it, the city council is looking to raise its millage rate.

For some, SunRail would make commuting and getting to and from some parts of our area, a breeze. To that, we’ve seen mixed results.

On the heels of the DeLand SunRail station grand opening last week, city officials announced a free shuttle service that will bring passengers from the station to downtown.

A grand opening celebration is planned at the new SunRail station in DeLand just days before service is set to begin, connecting the quaint city to points south, all the way to Poinciana.

Once the project's completed, the area in Longwood will boast new bike lanes, pedestrian sitting areas, and parks.

Hopeful train hoppers up in DeLand will soon be able to try out SunRail.

The new machines aim to improve customer service, speed up transactions and provide a wider range of ticketing options.

Florida has been experiencing a heat streak over the past week, consistently reaching highs in the 90s — though “feels-like” temps have been even hotter.

The drill comes as the city prepares for the new SunRail in DeLand set to open this summer on Old New York Avenue.

The SunRail system could expand to include service from Orlando International Airport to Disney Springs, at a cost of $4 billion.

The Disney International Airport Destination Parkway Express will be known as Link 3-11 and will take passengers from Orlando International Airport with six stops along the way and back.

Cities across Central Florida are booming with population growth and development, and DeLand is no exception.

Police announced shortly after 9 p.m. that the crash happened at Monroe Road and Orange Boulevard.

A $500,000 federal grant will help support the effort to connect SunRail and Brightline between Orlando International Airport and the I-Drive area, and beyond.

The Florida Department of Transportation wants to hear from you as they discuss plans to expand the Sunrail.

The public will have the chance to learn more about plans to expand SunRail to Orlando International Airport and the International Drive corridor this week.

Cpl. Zach Seldes was shot in the leg by his own weapon without ever pulling the trigger.

The public will have the chance to learn more about plans to expand SunRail to Orlando International Airport and the International Drive corridor next week.

Universal’s Epic Universe will come under a special taxing district under a new ordinance approved by Orange County commissioners Tuesday.

Fans planning to catch Orlando City Soccer’s game Sunday versus Lionel Messi and Inter Miami can catch SunRail to downtown Orlando.

For the next several days, officials with the Florida Department of Transportation will be going to different crossing locations across Central Florida to show drivers and pedestrians ways to avoid getting hit by a train.

There are 30 commuter rail systems in the United States, and in 2022, 266 million passengers used the service.

Nearly ten years after it launched, thousands of Central Florida residents are turning to commuter rail to beat traffic gridlock on the roadways.

Officials hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the new SunRail station in DeLand.

Police activity in Seminole County is creating delays for SunRail.

Right now, SunRail is Central Florida’s only commuter rail system, and it’s about to get bigger – but will it be big enough to get you to use it?

Right now, SunRail is Central Florida’s only commuter rail system, and it’s about to get bigger – but will it be big enough to get you to use it?

A SunRail train in downtown Orlando was involved in a fatal crash.

Downtown saw thousands Saturday after the city hosted several large-scale events in hopes of getting results for residents, tourists, and businesses.

A SunRail train carrying 46 people hit an SUV on East Lancaster Road near South Orange Avenue, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.

A coalition of International Drive businesses is joining with Universal Orlando to create a SunRail route between Orlando International Airport and the Orange County Convention Center.

No. 13 Florida State aims to halt a six-game series losing streak against Oklahoma when the schools face off in the Cheez-It Bowl in Orlando.

One person died during a SunRail train crash near Sanford on Monday, the Seminole County Fire Department announced.

SunRail and the Florida Department of Transportation announced that they’re offering an extended train service on Fridays through the end of December.

SunRail says it will suspend its commuter rail service starting Wednesday ahead of the expected arrival of Tropical Storm Nicole.

Despite record inflation and rising interest rates, Orange County voters will decide on Tuesday whether to raise taxes to improve transportation infrastructure.

Orange County residents voting in the November election will be deciding whether or not to approve a transportation sales tax measure. Here's what it is.

SunRail said it will reopen two of its Osceola County stations on Monday after repairing tracks damaged by Hurricane Ian.

SunRail hopes to have rail service restored by the end of the month to its southernmost destinations, following damage from Hurricane Ian.

SunRail is set to resume service to the Tupperware station Thursday, though other sections of the rail line are still dealing with damage sustained during Hurricane Ian.

Osceola County faced intense flooding from Hurricane Ian and that may be to blame for damage to train tracks in the downtown Kissimmee area.

SunRail is set to resume service with a modified schedule on Monday, Oct. 3 as Central Florida begins to recover from the flooding and damage left behind by Hurricane Ian.

Florida Department of Transportation spokesperson David Parks said the goal this week is to show drivers across Central Florida just how easy it is to not get hit by a train by simply paying attention to existing road markings and signs.

Train companies around the country are bracing for a potential freight rail worker strike on Friday, and Amtrak is suspending long-distance train service in Florida because of it.

Rail workers across the country plan to go on strike by the end of the week if the nation's railroads don't make a deal with union leaders. This could impact Central Florida's SunRail.

A piece of railroad track was moved onto a Seminole County roadway Wednesday, but area firefighters said Thursday they’re “not sure” how it got there.

A piece of railroad track was moved onto a Seminole County roadway Wednesday, but area firefighters said Thursday they’re “not sure” how it got there.

A Sunrail train crash involving a vehicle in Kissimmee left one person dead and sparked delays for the rail service, according to the Kissimmee Police Department.

One person was hospitalized after a crash between a SunRail train and a vehicle that delayed multiple trains in Orange County, fire officials said.

Brightline will no longer have a station at Disney Springs as part of its 320-milehigher-speed passenger train service stretching from Miami to Orlando to Tampa Bay, railway officials said in a statement.

Intense heat can cause railroad tracks to buckle.

With high gas prices, we’re all looking for different ways to get around on a budget. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens partnered with SunRail to offer a unique travel experience called Choo-Choo to the Zoo.

News 6 has teamed up with the Central Florida Zoo to give its Insiders a family 4-pack of tickets to the zoo along with four Sunrail passes so that you’re able to take part in the new adventure.

Osceola County detectives are investigating a man’s death at a Kissimmee Sunrail train station.

A person was hit by a train Monday afternoon in Orlando near 5501 South Orange Avenue, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.

Most kids today don’t even know what a drive-in is. What better way to experience the traditional way to view a movie on the big screen than from your car.

Since the national mask mandate was overturned, several companies have announced face coverings are now optional in their facilities and on their public transportation.

A crash between a SunRail train and a dump truck is causing delays in Lake Mary.

Two SunRail trains in Altamonte Springs were experiencing delays Wednesday evening as police investigated a report about a suspicious package, the department said.

A SunRail train crashes into a vehicle in Kissimmee.

SunRail is extending service on weeknights when the Orlando Magic have home games, and fans going to the games can ride the train for free.

A pedestrian was killed Thursday afternoon after an accident involving a train in Orlando, according to the police department.

Authorities are investigating a crash involving a SunRail train in Orlando.

A death investigation causes a traffic alert in Osceola County.

Two Sunrail trains traveling between Poinciana and Kissimmee were canceled Monday afternoon due to police activity near the tracks, according to the commuter rail.

OPD: SunRail train hit a pedestrian on the tracks near West Kaley StreetORLANDO, Fla. – A crash involving a SunRail train and a pedestrian is causing delays for commuters, according to officials. The crash was reported near West Kaley Street and South Lucerne Terrace shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday. [TRENDING: COVID after the vaccine | Bugsy, the French bulldog, stolen at gunpoint | SpaceX Starship explodes again]Firefighters said the victim was walking along the tracks of a northbound train when they were hit. AdOfficials with SunRail said a northbound train was involved in an incident near Kaley Avenue around 4 p.m. More than 30 passengers were onboard the train. According to a tweet from SunRail officials, multiple trains are delayed by about an hour.

WINTER PARK, Fla. – A man was struck and killed by a freight train Wednesday night in Winter Park, police said. The fatal crash happened around 9:50 p.m. at Pennsylvania and Holt avenues. [TRENDING: How plants solve rapes, murders | Swastikas found on Fla. playground | Proposal seeks major changes to Bright Futures]Winter Park police said it appears the man, 79-year-old Patrick William Doyle, was trying to cross the tracks when he was struck. Police closed the intersection for hours while officers investigated the Doyle’s death, causing a SunRail train to be delayed for hours and detours for drivers. AdThe intersection reopened early Thursday.

A vehicle was damaged during a crash with a SunRail train on Feb. 19, 2021. SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A SunRail train hit a vehicle that was on the tracks in Maitland Friday evening according to Seminole County Fire Department. The crash was reported near Greenwood Drive in Maitland around 6:25 p.m. Officials from the Florida Department of Transportation said there were 25 passengers on board the train at the time of the crash and none of them were injured. A SunRail train hit a vehicle that was on the tracks in Altamonte Springs Friday evening and at this point, it’s unknown if anyone was injured, according to Seminole County Fire Rescue.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – A man was found dead Wednesday morning along train tracks near Kissimmee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The victim was found around 7 a.m. on the railway located near Old Tampa Highway and Pleasant Oaks Court, troopers said. [TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Fla. | Publix to offer vaccine | Man sends dead rat to ex-wife | Dr. Dre suffers brain aneurysm]Investigators have not identified the man and said he was hit by an unknown train. It’s unclear when he was killed. A SunRail commuter train was delayed between Kissimmee and Poinciana due to the investigation on the tracks.

ORLANDO, Fla. – SunRail is suspending all services due to Tropical Storm Eta, which is expected to make landfall in Florida early Thursday. For service updates please follow us on Facebook/Twitter @RideSunRail, or the SunRail app. pic.twitter.com/Kbg3Tov0h5 — SunRail (@RideSunRail) November 11, 2020Computer models show Eta making landfall Thursday north of Tampa and tracking across the state, near Jacksonville. Eta is expected to bring tropical downpours, gusty winds and the threat of tornadoes to Central Florida Wednesday night into Thursday. [TIMELINE: Here’s when you can expect to feel Eta’s impacts]School and COVID-19 testing site closures have also been announced in some Central Florida counties.

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Kissimmee police have reported that a SunRail, with six passengers on board, hit a vehicle on Thursday. SunRail officials released an update saying, “Train P313 SB is delayed 60 mins due to police assistance near the tracks in Kissimmee.”The train experienced close to a 40 minute delay due to the incident, officials said. [TRENDING: Donald Trump wins Florida | US presidential race results | Floridians vote to raise minimum wage to $15/hour]“No injuries are reported, however that area is shut down for an investigation,” Kissimmee Police said in a Twitter post. Investigators said there was has heavy congestion in the area during the investigation. All other trains remained on schedule, and the train involved has continued on its scheduled route.

LONGWOOD, Fla. – A SunRail train hit a vehicle that was stopped in traffic Wednesday afternoon, according to the Longwood Police Department. Officials said the train clipped the rear end of the vehicle on Ronald Reagan Boulevard, just north of State Road 434. No one was injured. While the road is open and no lanes are blocked, train P324 northbound is delayed by 15 minutes while southbound trains P333 is delayed 32 minutes, P335 is delayed 17 minutes and P331 is delayed 15 minutes as of 5:40 p.m.

ORLANDO, Fla. – A SunRail train carrying 30 passengers crashed into a car Monday morning in Orange County, causing delays and cancellations for the commuter rail service. The crash was reported around 6:10 a.m. at Lancaster Road. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 55-year-old woman was driving a sedan and tried to turn from Lancaster Road onto Orange Avenue. Troopers said the woman mistakenly turned onto the train tracks and her car became stuck. The front of the train then struck the car, the FHP said.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Two SunRail trains will be delayed by at least 30 minutes Tuesday afternoon due to police activity near the tracks. SunRail tweeted about the delay at 2:12 p.m., saying it would be 20 minutes then tweeted again at 2:28 p.m. that the delay would be 35 minutes. [TRENDING: ‘My son lost his life over Burger King’ | StarFlyer tower climber describes seeing co-worker fall to death | Are you getting political text messages?] The police activity was reported between Winter Park and Maitland but officials didn’t provide an exact location or any further details as to the cause of the investigation. Check back for more updates on this developing story.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Officials announced SunRail will suspend service on Monday due to Hurricane Isaias. Sunrail said crews will begin working to prepare the corridor and render it safe before the storm. Crews will secure railroad gates at 127 railroad crossings. Officials said crews will also inspect and store the SunRail train fleet. Hurricane Isaias is projected to be in the Florida area on Saturday.

PORT ORANGE, Fla. – A pedestrian was struck by a train Wednesday afternoon in Port Orange, according to officials with Volusia County Fire Rescue. Officials said the pedestrian was struck while on the tracks along Commonwealth Boulevard around 3 p.m.A spokesperson with the Port Orange Police Department said Oak Street, Dunlawton Avenue, Herbert Street and Charles Street remain closed so police and officials with the Florida East Coast Railway could conduct investigations. This is the second incident involving a train Wednesday. Earlier in the day, around 11:55 a.m., a woman was hit and killed by a SunRail train after witnesses said she maneuvered her SUV around the signal arms that were in the down position for the approaching train. [RELATED: Driver hit, killed by SunRail train in Seminole County]This is a developing story.

Published: February 13, 2020, 11:53 am Updated: February 15, 2020, 10:35 amWINTER PARK, Fla. – Mark your calendar for the 61st annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival happening March 20-22. The festival is one of the nation’s oldest fine art shows where artists compete for 63 awards totaling $74,500. Original artwork will be on display under the large oak trees of Central Park in downtown Winter Park. Parking will be available on all side streets surrounding downtown Winter Park, nearby parking lots charging nominal fees or in the Rollins College parking garage. Fine arts and crafts categories include clay, digital art, drawings and pastels, fiber-glass, graphics and printmaking, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media 2D, mixed media 3D, painting, photography, sculpture, watercolor and wood.