Transportation

Update on Virgin Trains high-speed train line from Miami to Orlando

Passenger train service from Miami to Orlando is coming soon, but first, crews need to build the tracks. When the $4 billion project is complete, over 175 miles of track will connect the two cities for a roughly three-hour train trip, traveling upwards of 125 miles per hour.

November 21, 2019 7:20pm EST

Man accused of starting fire at Beefy King restaurant

Authorities have made an arrest in the fire that destroyed the Beefy King restaurant. John Huff, 36, was taken into custody less than 24 hours after the iconic Orlando restaurant was set on fire, according to the Orlando Fire Department.

November 13, 2019 5:14pm EST

Reconfigured Maitland exit prompts Interstate 4 traffic jam

The Florida Department of Transportation has made a change to an exit ramp at Interstate 4 and Maitland Blvd. and that prompted backups on Wednesday.

November 13, 2019 5:09pm EST

Electric scooters could soon be available to rent in Orlando

Downtown Orlando could soon get rental scooters. Hundreds of electric scooters could be popping up around downtown after the City Council approved an ordinance to regulate the devices.

November 11, 2019 6:24pm EST

Florida finalizing plans for 3 new toll roads

The State of Florida is finalizing plans for three new toll roads, which will represent the largest highway expansion project in decades. Assuming there are no environmental issues, proposed routes will be presented next year.

October 17, 2019 8:28pm EDT

Palm Bay under scrutiny for incomplete road network

A $28 million interchange along Brevard County is drawing scrutiny. The City of Palm Bay is being criticized for not upholding their part of a road network connecting to the interchange. However, the city says the project has been delayed due to weather and other environmental concerns.

October 16, 2019 11:14pm EDT