Osceola County to host “Transpotation Summit”

May 9, showcasing current road projects

County Commission Chairwoman Viviana Janer announced Monday that the county will host an Osceola County Roads Summit on May 9 at 10.a.m. in partnership with the Central Florida Expressway Authority, the Florida Department of Transportation District 5, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise and MetroPlan Orlando. The summit aims to showcase and explain the County’s recent collaborations with these agencies to bring about significant improvements to the County’s transportation infrastructure.

The summit will be held at the Kissimmee Civic Center and feature presentations by key government officials and transportation experts. Attendees can expect to learn about ongoing road projects, future plans, and how these initiatives will ultimately positively impact residents’ lives.

Osceola County has been working closely with CFX, FDOT, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, and MetroPlan in a comprehensive manner to improve its transportation network. The collaboration has enabled billions of dollars in planned road improvements – some that will get underway this year – leading to the declaration that 2023 is the “Year of Transportation” for Osceola County.

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Walt Disney World to resume annual pass sales April

Walt Disney World has announced that it will resume selling annual passes on April 20. That’s right Disney fans, if you’ve had your fingers crossed that the world’s largest theme park would jump back into the annual pass business, your day is coming!

According to Disney, there will be three levels of annual passes, the Incredi-Pass ($1,399 plus tax), the Sorcerer Pass ($969 plus tax), and the Pirate Pass ($749 plus tax), purchasable online beginning April 20. The Pixie Dust pass for Florida residents will continue.

The Sorcerer Annual Pass will be available online early on April 13 for Disney Vacation Club members as part of their membership benefits.

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Florida gas prices surging, tying 2023 highs, AAA says

Florida gas prices jumped 12 cents per gallon over the last week with the average currently at $3.58 for a gallon of regular unleaded. Osceola drivers are seeing the same price at $3.58. That matches the highest price for gas so far in 2023, which had peaked in January. Nationally, the average is 2 cents higher at $2.60 per gallon. “Last week’s jump at the pump was expected, after OPEC announced oil production cuts that immediately caused oil prices to surge,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Fortunately, after the initial gains, the oil market plateaued through the rest of the week. It’s possible that retail gas prices could inch up a little more this week before fully adjusting to the moves in the futures market.”

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CFX announces SR417 ramp closures for next week, see what areas are affected

Ramp closures associated with the State Road 417/ Central Florida GreeneWay Capacity Improvements project are scheduled for next week. See below for details:

Sunday, April 9 to Thursday, April 13, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.: The northbound and southbound ramps from Florida’s Turnpike to northbound SR 417 (Exit 251) will be closed for bridge work. Drivers will be directed to travel southbound on SR 417 to US 441/ South Orange Blossom Trail (Exit 11) and follow the detour signs.

Wednesday, April 12 and Thursday, April 13, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.: The ramp from southbound SR 417 to Landstar Boulevard (Exit 14) will be closed for milling and resurfacing. Drivers will be directed to continue south on SR 417 to the Orange Blossom Trail exit (Exit 11) and follow the detour signs.

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Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County inaugural golf tournament on May 8 to benefit affordable housing

Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County will host its inaugural charity golf tournament, Homes Fore All, as an additional way Central Floridians can support efforts to solve the wicked problem of affordable housing.

“As a nonprofit, we rely on the generous support of individuals and businesses to continue our mission of providing safe, affordable housing,” said Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County President and CEO Catherine Steck McManus. “Supporting our upcoming tournament with a sponsorship or foursome will make a difference in the lives of Central Florida families.”

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