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Governor DeSantis highlights more than $20 billion investment to widen Florida’s Turnpike and improve service plazas
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced nearly $8.5 million for new food concepts, amenities, and customer services at Turnpike service plazas

Orange County moves toward new rapid transit plan
Commissioners agreed that a new plan presented to them could address the county’s public transit issues.

Roadwork Advisory: Slurry Work on Luchessa Ave, Oct 1
Valley Water is scheduled to slurry westbound Luchessa Ave from Hyde Park Dr. to Princevalle St. and from Thomas Rd. to Greenfield Dr. on Thursday, October 1

Road Construction/ Traffic Alert

Road Closed - 15th Ave. SE from Melody Lane to S. High St.
Starting at approximately 8am Wednesday, September 30th, 15th Ave. SE from Melody Lane to S. High St. will be closed for storm sewer work.
💧 WATER MAINLINE REPAIR NOTICE - September 30, 2026💧

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: State Road 25/State Road 80 (U.S. 27) from Industrial Canal to West Sagamore A
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is scheduled to begin roadway improvements on State Road 25/State Road 80 (U.S. 27) in Hendry County in October 2026. The project extends approximately 1.4 miles from Industrial Canal to West Sagamore Avenue
Berkeley residents challenge scooter parking
Electric scooters: Once one notices them, they’re hard to miss. In many neighborhoods around Berkeley it’s common to encounter two, and sometimes even three, wheeled scooters directly in the middle of a sidewalk. A mild hindrance for some can be a harsh injury for others, leading…
GOLDEN EAGLE FERRY sees rate increases while Calhoun’s purchase funding agreement delayed
By Steven Spencer The Calhoun County Commissioners approved a request for a rate increase for the Golden Eagle Ferry as the county’s funding agreement to purchase a boat has been delayed. County Engineer Kyle Godar explained to the county commissioners that the request would…
Water Main Replacement Project to Begin in Crestwood
The project includes approximately 5,750 feet of new water main along all or portions of Big Bend Road, Oak Ridge Avenue, Acorn Drive, Ponderosa Drive/Spellman Avenue, Pinellas Drive, Banyon Drive, Joshua Drive and Fernleaf Drive.

Parmenter Road & High Range Road Paving Update
Frederick Street Milling and Paving Begins September 30
The City of Cumberland will conduct milling and paving on Frederick Street, from just above Centre Street to Queen City Drive, along the section of Frederick Street that runs parallel to the McMullen Bridge, from September 30 to October 2.