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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Kissimmiee city commissioner holds vigil payin honor to victims of gun violence

City of Kissimmee Commissioner Janette Martinez held a candlelight vigil outside the Osceola County historical courthouse on Monday, focused on reducing violence, and ending the senseless killings that the community is experiencing.

The commissioner was joined outside the Osceola County Historical Courthouse by other elected officials and community leaders who are looking to find ways to reduce gun violence in and around Kissimmee.

“Today I stand before you, burdened with the senseless killings that have plagued our society. It is a tragedy that we found ourselves constantly mourning innocent lives lost to the hand of violence,” Commissioner Martinez said at the start of Monday’s vigil.

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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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