Seminole County commissioners pushed back hard against LYNX during a budget work session this week, raising pointed questions about skyrocketing paratransit costs, a shifting funding formula and the county’s future role in Central Florida’s regional transit system.

Eight Central Florida nonprofits will get a rolling advertisement on a Lynx bus for free over the next year.

Seminole County’s on-demand transportation service, SCOUT, has reached a significant milestone — six months on the road — and the numbers tell a story of rapid growth alongside real growing pains.

Many Seminole County residents are adjusting to major changes in public transportation after eight LYNX bus routes officially ended this week, replaced by a county-run, on-demand ride-sharing service called Scout.

Bus riders are preparing for transportation changes as most fixed routes for LYNX in Seminole County are coming to an end.

Eight people were sent to the hospital after a crash involving a semi and a LYNX bus on Monday evening, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.

LYNX riders say they miss the convenience of the LYNX bus tracker app, which provided real-time bus schedule updates at their fingertips.

Las Vegas and Phoenix have both reached the WNBA Finals after overcoming significant challenges.

The WNBA playoffs are set to begin Sunday with New York looking to become the fourth team to repeat as champions and Minnesota trying to avenge last season’s heartbreaking loss in the Finals.

As Seminole County gets ready to launch a new public transportation system this fall, we’re finally learning how much it will cost riders who plan to use “SCOUT” to get to work, school, doctors appointments, and more.

Rashad Bradley has been riding the bus in Pine Hills since 1994. Now, for the first time, he can catch a bus at the brand-new LYNX Transfer Station in Pine Hills.

A new transportation hub promises to make traveling easier for Orange County passengers who depend on LYNX buses.

The WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx have acquired DiJonai Carrington in a trade from Dallas.

Tracking storms as they move through Central Florida.

If you’re planning on spending your Sunday outside, be prepared for intense heat and limited rain relief around.

Central Florida will experience dangerous heat this weekend and Orange County is reminding people that if they need to cool down, they have locations across the county, and LYNX buses will take you there for free.

The WNBA finishes off the first half of its season this week before heading into the All-Star break in Indiana, which will be a showcase for young star Caitlin Clark.

This October, you may be requesting a rideshare instead of waiting for a bus in Seminole County. On Thursday, the county shared details on social media about its new on-demand transportation service.

Seminole County is planning to slash their budget for Lynx as they cut the number of fixed bus routes and get ready to launch their own micro-transit service this fall.

Thousands swarmed downtown Orlando Saturday as part of a nationwide day of defiance against President Donald Trump.

Several bus riders are voicing their concerns about bus stop improvements and safety. This comes a week after 32-year-old Nelson Odige was sentenced to life in prison for raping a woman at a bus stop in Pine Hills in 2023.

Six people were sent to the hospital after a crash between a LYNX bus and an SUV in Ocoee on Wednesday afternoon, according to the police department.

One person was injured after being shot on Tuesday afternoon, according to Orlando police.

For years, buses have been the backbone of Seminole County's public transportation system, but this fall your ride will be on-demand and hopefully take you door-to-door.

A 75-year-old passenger on an Access LYNX bus was killed in a crash with a Tesla on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 67-year-old Orlando woman died after being struck by a LYNX bus that she had walked in front of, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

County staff presented the Board of County Commissioners with information they’ve received from possible private vendors, schools, hospitals, and cities that have taken buses to see just how many riders are using the most popular routes.

LYNX is preparing to expand a popular route that connects out-of-town travelers to popular tourist spots.

A new initiative in Orlando is increasing access to life-saving devices.

Two people were injured when a LYNX bus and vehicle crashed in Seminole County, according to the fire department.

A multi-vehicle crash is causing traffic headaches for drivers heading west on Interstate 4, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Seminole County is looking at a major overhaul of the LYNX transportation service next year. The Board of County Commissioners wants to cut costs and one way they can do that is by cutting routes.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office issued a missing child alert on Tuesday for an 11-year-old boy.

Visitors entering the Pine Hills community at the intersection of Silver Star and Pine Hills Roads have recently been welcomed by new lighted pillars and directional signs highlighting landmarks like Evans High School.

A 33-year-old Kissimmee man died after an SUV traveling the wrong way in Osceola County struck the Lynx bus he was riding, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A man has been arrested in connection with an attack in a parking garage on the grounds of the UCF Downtown campus in Orlando, police announced Tuesday.

Seven people were taken to Orlando-area hospitals after a crash involving a LYNX bus and a vehicle on Saturday afternoon.

A sedan driver was killed in a crash with a LYNX bus in Orange County on Wednesday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Minnesota Timberwolves ownership dispute is moving into mediation.

On Sunday, Lynx launched its newest express bus route from the Orlando International Airport to Disney Springs and back via the tourist district for just $2.

The Disney International Airport Destination Parkway Express will be known as Link 3-11 and will take passengers from Orlando International Airport with six stops along the way and back.

Tuesday was the Swan Shuttle's first day back on the road after the city of Orlando, BEEP and LYNX decided to halt services last year.

Central Florida transportation officials and elected leaders broke ground Monday on the Pine Hills Transfer Center, a LYNX facility designed to improve transportation access in that Orange County community.

A man exposed himself to a woman while on a LYNX bus at the Florida Mall in Orange County, according to Crimeline.

There are 30 commuter rail systems in the United States, and in 2022, 266 million passengers used the service.

Nearly ten years after it launched, thousands of Central Florida residents are turning to commuter rail to beat traffic gridlock on the roadways.

Three people were treated at hospitals following a crash between a car and a Lynx bus Wednesday night in Orange County.

The expanded Lime Line will have an extended route from the Beardall Senior Center to give seniors an option to hop on and off to explore more of the downtown Orlando area.

A crash investigation is underway in Orange County.

A man waiting for a LYNX bus on an Orlando sidewalk was struck and killed by the bus when he tried to flag it down, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

This Christmas weekend, Central Florida’s homeless community is expected to fill shelters due to frigid temperatures.

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Despite record inflation and rising interest rates, Orange County voters will decide on Tuesday whether to raise taxes to improve transportation infrastructure.

A Kissimmee LYNX bus service route will shut down at the end of September, according to transportation officials.

It's a make or break week for Orange County Mayor Jerry Deming's transportation initiative.

Orlando police are investigating a crash involving a LYNX bus in the Parramore neighborhood.

Two people were hospitalized after an accident between a Jeep and a Lynx bus on Sunday, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.

The Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority’s LYNX bus service announced Tuesday it was awarded a $300,000 as part of a national program for transportation projects.

Systemwide changes are coming soon to the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority’s LYNX bus service.

Osceola County and other Central Florida districts have been struggling to hire school bus drivers before classes started in August.

The WNBA playoff chase may come down to the final day of the regular season on Sept. 19.

Officials with Seminole County partnered with Lynx on Wednesday to host a mobile clinic for those who may have difficulty accessing the coronavirus vaccine.

Multiple people were transported to the hospital following a crash involving a Lynx bus Monday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

With less than a week remaining before the WNBA begins its Olympic break, teams are jockeying for position in the standings knowing that it will be a sprint to the finish once play resumes in August following the Tokyo Games and a monthlong hiatus.

Lynx will continue offering free rides to seniors to the ongoing vaccination sites.

Larry Pittman, 69, takes a Lynx bus every day to run his errands and to go to his doctor appointments. On Tuesday, he was surprised to see a small vaccine clinic at the Lynx Central Station in Downtown Orlando.

ORLANDO, Fla. – People 65 and older who cannot drive themselves to the FEMA vaccine site at Valencia College’s West Campus can now hitch a free ride through Lynx. The transportation service will have a driver pick up a patient at their residence, drive them to the FEMA site, wait with them through the vaccination process and then take them back home again. Lynx said it needs at least a two-day prior notice for a ride to the FEMA or OCCC sites. AdNo appointments are needed to receive a vaccine at the FEMA site, but people eligible for a vaccine can pre-register by clicking or tapping here. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter and go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill and Commissioner Robert Stuart announced a new partnership Friday to provide more resources for seniors when it comes to getting the COVID-19 vaccine. AdEqual Ground Education Fund will be reaching out to seniors living in the underserved areas of west Orlando including Parramore, Pine Hills and Rosemont through robocalls and text messages to provide information and resources to help register for the vaccine. Pegasus Transportation and LYNX will be offering free transportation for seniors who need it to get to and from their vaccination sites. Hill said seniors who need help in west Orlando registering for the vaccine can call her office at 407-246-3033. AdTo get a free ride to vaccination sites, LYNX requires proof of a vaccine appointment.

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Lynx will offer free transportation to the Osceola County vaccine site at Centro Cristiano Dios De Pactos Church for seniors and those who qualify for the COVID-19 shots. Residents can call 407-742-0000 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to coordinated a ride to the vaccine site. The transportation service will need 48 hours notice. Rides for Saturday or Monday appointments must be made by Thursday at the latest, according to county officials. “Leveraging LYNX’s expertise and resources to fill this gap was a really practical answer to a troubling issue,” Osceola County Commissioner Viviana Janer said.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Seniors needing a ride to their vaccine appointment at the Orange County Convention Center can ride for free with Lynx. Anyone in Orange, Osceola or Seminole with a vaccine appointment can call 311 to schedule a pickup, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said Thursday during a coronavirus update. Deming said 311 will coordinated with the Office of Emergency Management to arrange the ride. “When a ride is scheduled you’ll get a ride from home to the Convention Center,” Demings said where a “Lynx driver will wait with the senior for entire process then take them home.”Masks must be worn the entire time. The program is for the Convention Center vaccine site only.

ORLANDO, Fla. – LYNX announced its buses will be operating on a holiday schedule Thanksgiving Day. On Nov. 26, riders could expect reduced service. If a bus or NeighborLink service runs on a Sunday, it will offer the same schedule, LYNX said. However, ACCESS LYNX will be available to transport all customers with an advance reservation on Nov. 26. Administrative offices will also be closed throughout the holiday from Nov. 26 to Nov. 27 with plans to reopen Nov. 30.

ORLANDO, Fla. Central Floridas bus system, LYNX, will receive $2.8 million in federal funding to replace buses and update the public transportation system that services three counties. LYNX will use the funding to modernize its fleet including purchasing electric buses for the bus lines that circulate in downtown Orlando. According to a news release, electric buses are less costly to operate and create less noise. The LYNX system provides public transport to Orange, Seminole and Oseola counties, about 2,500 miles of territory. The tax would have helped fund improvements to Central Floridas public transportation, according to the mayor.

ORLANDO – Six people were taken to hospitals for minor injuries following a three-vehicle crash that involved a car, a truck and a Lynx bus in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash was reported Sunday near the intersection of Texas Avenue and Honour Road. Troopers said the car was supposed to yield from Honour Road and Texas Avenue, but the driver pulled out and hit the truck. The FHP said the truck went into another lane of traffic and struck the Lynx bus. The truck was stolen and the driver ran away, troopers said.