Alexa Lorenzo

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Alexa Lorenzo

With the 2025 Hurricane Season approaching, the Florida Department of Transportation is getting a head start on preparations. “We start way before a hurricane is ever even announced or thought of,” said Yair Mercado with the Florida Turnpike. Every year, we run extensive emergency response drills that cover anything from rapid deployment to emergency assessment and real-time communication. “Florida highways are crucial during evacuations and when reaching fuel stations and shelters.

2 weeks ago | wftv.com | Alexa Lorenzo

ORLANDO, Fla. — Epic Universe isn’t exactly next door to Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, or CityWalk. In fact, it’s about four miles away—on the other side of I-4. So, what happens if you’re planning to park hop between the parks? Channel 9 rode the bus to find out. Our day began at CityWalk, where standard parking costs $32. From there, we made our way to the bus bay to catch a ride to Epic Universe.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Alexa Lorenzo |Gene Saladna

Epic Universe isn’t exactly next door to Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, or CityWalk. In fact, it’s about four miles away—on the other side of I-4. So, what happens if you’re planning to park hop between the parks? Channel 9 rode the bus to find out. Our day began at CityWalk, where standard parking costs $32. From there, we made our way to the bus bay to catch a ride to Epic Universe. Epic Universe is about 4 miles away from Universal's other theme parks.

2 weeks ago | wftv.com | Alexa Lorenzo

ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s been a long time coming!And we’re not just talking about Universal’s Epic Universe theme park. Something equally as “epic” has arrived for Orlando commuters: The Kirkman Road Extension Project. “It’s been 25 years in the making,” said Ken Leeming of Orange County Public Works. For years, drivers in the area had just two north-south road options — International Drive and Universal Boulevard. Then came Universal’s plans for its new park, Epic Universe.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Alexa Lorenzo |Gene Saladna

It’s been a long time coming!And we’re not just talking about Universal’s Epic Universe theme park. Something equally as “epic” has arrived for Orlando commuters: The Kirkman Road Extension Project. “It’s been 25 years in the making,” said Ken Leeming of Orange County Public Works. For years, drivers in the area had just two north-south road options — International Drive and Universal Boulevard. Then came Universal’s plans for its new park, Epic Universe.