Sparkling Beaches and Extravagant Light Displays, Daytona Beach Dazzles for the Holidays

When planning a holiday getaway, many happily trade sparkling snow for sparkling sand beaches and warm sea breezes. Visitors have always been fascinated at the ways Floridians combine the best of the beach with the best of the holidays, including decorations from beach-quirky to elegantly ornate. read more…

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All Lanes Now Open on SR 56 at I-75 Diverging Diamond Interchange in Florida!

The Florida Department of Transportation reports that with Monday’s openings of another SR 56 westbound lane and left turn lane on the northbound I-275/I-75 exit ramp, all lanes are now open through the I-75 / SR 56 Diverging Diamond Interchange area.

Please remain alert as crews work to f read more…

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Marco Island Beaches, Restaurants, Hotels Spared by Hurricane Ian, Welcoming Visitors

While other parts of South Florida bore the brunt of Hurricane Ian, the beaches, restaurants, retail and hotels on Marco Island sustained minimal damage. Currently, many first responders are being housed at the Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa, but as they transition home, the popular res read more…

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Daytona Beach Attractions: Speedway to Fairway, Ballpark to State Park

There are some iconic attractions associated with Daytona Beach, Florida. Of course, there are the beautiful Atlantic beaches, known both as the “Birthplace of Speed” and as a premier vacation spot. Today, this long-famous destination is known for much more. It is home to a surprising var read more…

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Daytona Beach Attractions: Speedway to Fairway, Ballpark to State Park

There are some iconic attractions associated with Daytona Beach, Florida. Of course, there are the beautiful Atlantic beaches, known both as the “Birthplace of Speed” and as a premier vacation spot. Today, this long-famous destination is known for much more. It is home to a surprising variety of attractions that are bringing visitors with diverse interests, all year long.

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On the coast, just an hour’s drive from Orlando, St. Augustine and the Kennedy Space Center, Daytona Beach is read more…

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New Coaster Alert: Catch Seaworld Orlando’s Pipeline Surf Coaster in 2023

The rumors are true. The High Surf Advisory is in effect. Feel the power of the ocean in a whole new way on Pipeline, the first-of-its-kind surf coaster coming to SeaWorld Orlando in 2023.

As soon as you’re in position, you’ll know something’s different. Experience the rush of launching 110 feet up and sensing every bank and curve as though you’re really riding the waves, thanks to an inventive harness that keeps you secure while giving you unparalleled freedom of movement. The seventh addi read more…

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I-4 Traffic Delays for Ramp Closures, Detours This Week in Orlando

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reports the following traffic impacts associated with work in Interstate 4 (I-4) in metro Orlando, through Thursday, October 13, 2022

Intermittent nightly ramp closure on Eastbound I-4 to Amelia Street Monday, October 10 – Thursday, October 13From 12:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Intermittent nightly ramp closure on Eastbound I-4 from Anderson StreetSunday, October 09 – Wednesday, October 12From 10:00 PM – 5:00 AM

Intermittent nightly ramp closure on read more…

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Welcome Center Work, Lane Closures Will Impact I-10 Travelers in Florida

The Florida Department of Transportation reports that drivers will encounter the following traffic disruptions on Interstate 10 in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.

Escambia County:

Interstate 10 (I-10) Escambia County Welcome Center read more…

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New I-4 Exit to Daryl Carter Parkway in Orlando Set to Begin Construction

Improvements at Daryl Carter Parkway and Interstate 4 (I-4) are set to begin soon!

This project will add three new ramps connecting Interstate 4 (I?4) to Daryl Carter Parkway: exit ramps from both directions of I?4 to Daryl Carter Parkway and an entrance ramp to eastbound I?4. It will also convert the existing Daryl Carter Parkway overpass to a diverging diamond interchange.

A westbound I?4 entrance ramp will be built as part of a future project.

This project will include constru read more…

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Hurricane Ian Update: Catastrophic Storm Surge, Winds and Flooding Expected

At 1100 AM EDT (1500 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Ian was located about 45 miles west-northwest of Naples, Florida. Ian is moving toward the north-northeast near 9 mph (15 km/h). This general motion with a reduction in forward speed is forecast today, followed by a turn toward the northeast on Thursday. On the forecast track, the center of Ian is expected to move onshore within the hurricane warning area in a few hours, move over central Florida tonight and Thursday morning and emerge over the read more…

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Hurricane Ian Update: New Watches and Warnings Issued for Florida, Georgia and South Carolina

At 1100 AM EDT, the center of Hurricane Ian was located about 305 miles south-southwest of Sarasota, Florida. Ian is moving toward the north near 10 mph (17 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue today. A turn toward the north-northeast with a reduction in forward speed is forecast tonight and Wednesday.

On the forecast track, the center of Ian is expected to move over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico in a couple of hours, pass west of the Florida Keys later today, and approach the read more…

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Hurricane Ian Update: Road Construction and Lane Closures Suspended in Tampa Bay Area

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has suspended all lane closures in the Tampa Bay area. With Hurricane Ian approaching, the Department has directed FDOT road and bridge contractors to temporarily suspend all operations on active construction projects within the projected read more…

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