Highlights
The 132-mile-long highway connects Tampa on the Gulf Coast to Daytona Beach on Florida's east coast. The first segment of what would become I-4 opened between Plant City and Lakeland in 1959. In 1963, Mickey Mouse-creator Walt Disney flew over Central Florida on a scouting trip for his new theme park and glimpsed a large stretch of undeveloped land where I-4 crossed Florida's Turnpike. Although I-4 is considered an east-west highway, in the Orlando area it mostly runs north-south. The interstate crosses the St. Johns River at Mile 104, near Lake Monroe and the Central Florida Zoo in Sanford. Thanks to I-4 and urban sprawl, the Orlando area annually ranks in the Top 10 for most congested traf...
The 132-mile-long highway connects Tampa on the Gulf Coast to Daytona Beach on Florida's east coast. The first segment of what would become I-4 opened between Plant City and Lakeland in 1959. In 1963, Mickey Mouse-creator Walt Disney flew over Central Florida on a scouting trip for his new theme park and glimpsed a large stretch of undeveloped land where I-4 crossed Florida's Turnpike. Although I-4 is considered an east-west highway, in the Orlando area it mostly runs north-south. The interstate crosses the St. Johns River at Mile 104, near Lake Monroe and the Central Florida Zoo in Sanford. Thanks to I-4 and urban sprawl, the Orlando area annually ranks in the Top 10 for most congested traffic systems in the country. About 200,000 cars a day travel through Orlando on I-4. Three out of every 10 cars currently using I-4 are driven by tourists. Six out of 10 by commuters. Local planners hope a proposed commuter-rail system running from Volusia County to Osceola County to help relieve traffic.
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State finally signs off on Wekiva Parkway
Nearly a half-year after agreeing to help build the $1.66 billion Wekiva Parkway, the state has finally signed off on the deal.
Ananth Prasad, who runs the Florida Department of Transportation, on Tuesday put his signature to the contract, but the agency...Tags: Government, Jim Palmer, Executive Branch, Rick Scott, Florida's Turnpike
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Bear struck, killed on I-4 in Seminole County
A young black bear was struck and killed Wednesday morning in Seminole County by a car traveling eastbound on Interstate 4 near State Road 434, officials said. Victoria Thompson, 52, was driving her Camaro when she hit the bear about 1 a.m. near E.E....
Tags: Endangered Species, Florida Highway Patrol, Wekiva River, Longwood (Seminole, Florida), Bear (animal)
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Prostitution sweep in Osceola leads to 27 arrests
Last week, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office arrested 27 men and women on drug and prostitution-related charges just west of the Kissimmee city limits, according to a report released today.
The two-day sweep began Thursday and ended Friday.
Most of...Tags: Sex Crimes, Defendants, Kissimmee, Tampa, Prostitution
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Firefighters monitoring 'suspicious' brush fire near International Drive
Orange County firefighters are monitoring a suspicious brush fire that caused state highway troopers to close Interstate 4 on Friday, officials said.
The blaze, which grew to 75 acres, is completely contained but firefighter are watching hot spots in...Tags: Disasters and Accidents, Fires, International Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Orange County (Florida)
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Letters to the Editor: Cellphone distractions, student debt and FAMU hazing
Cellphone distractions Wednesday's article "Florida injury rate: No. 18 in U.S." was both interesting and thorough, but I was disappointed at the subtle reference to accidents "due to distracted driving" and including " new problems" such as...
Tags: Prices, Hazing, Inflation and Deflation, European Union, Education
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I-4 drivers warned of possible smoke from brush fire
Drivers on Interstate 4 will want to exercise caution this weekend in case a brush fire that closed the highway near the Orange-Osceola county line Friday flares up again. Weather conditions could cause fog to settle overnight and mix with lingering...
Tags: Gainesville, International Drive, Highway Transportation, Lake Buena Vista, Melbourne
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Don't Miss: I-4 photo exhibit at Orange County Regional History Center
WHAT: A look at unexpected beauty found near the exits of Interstate 4 is examined in a new photo exhibition at the Orange County Regional History Center in downtown Orlando. "FloridaScapes: I-4 — The Exits Less Traveled" by Crealde Studio artist...Tags: Tampa, Orange County Regional History Center
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Ticked off! @ strollers
I'm appalled at all of the strollers at a major theme park. It's almost like there's no room for those that do walk around the park. Back in the day, only small babies (those that needed naps) were in strollers. Now, big kids are so lazy they get pushed...Tags: Mother's Day, Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations, Business
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I-4 expansion plans in jeopardy because no-toll rule still stands
State plans to widen Interstate 4 by charging tolls to pay for new lanes could be in jeopardy because U.S. Rep. John Mica on Wednesday conceded he has not yet sold the idea to Congress.
Mica, R-Winter Park, is chairman of the House transportation...Tags: Longwood (Seminole, Florida), Road Transportation, Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Rick Scott, Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority
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Dinner Island details
Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Management Area is in Hendry County. The entrance on State Road 833 is about 20 miles east of Immokalee and 30 miles southwest of Clewiston. Getting there: Dinner Island is about 90 miles from Fort Lauderdale. Take I-75...Tags: Environmental Issues, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Fort Lauderdale
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History center: Photo exhibit showcases I-4 scenes
Theme Park Rangers - Orlando SentinelA new photo exhibit that captures unexpected beauty within earshot of Interstate 4 exits will open at the Orange County Regional History Center on Saturday. “FloridaScapes: I-4 — The Exits Less Traveled” features photography by Creadle... -
Disney's Star Wars Weekends strike back
When you see Imperial Stormtroopers standing guard above the turnstiles at Disney's Hollywood Studios, you have to know it's not just another day at the theme park. It's time for the 12th edition of Star Wars Weekends and, assuming you're not a rebel...Tags: Entertainment, Jeremy Bulloch, James Arnold Taylor, Celebrities, Ray Park
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