The Central Florida Expressway Authority is voting to approve an agreement that allows for an extension of Osceola Parkway through a section of Split Oak Forest.

FWC Chairman Rodney Barreto tells News 6 that the commission's agreement to lift conservation easements on protected land within Split Oak Forest will benefit the public in more ways than not.

FWC commissioners agreed to release conservation easements on protected land within Split Oak Forest, where CFX plans to build an extension of Osceola Parkway.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Thursday presented an update on the proposed mitigation package for the partial release of easements in Split Oak Forest.

It’s the latest page in the chapter of Split Oak Forest and the battle between Orange and Osceola counties.

Environmental advocates packed a meeting in Orlando Tuesday to tell Florida's Fish and Wildlife Commission they are strongly opposed to a extending a toll road through the Split Oak Forest.

Environmental advocates are planning to once again speak out against a project to extend a toll road through a protected forest in Orange and Osceola counties.

The plan calls for approximately $13 million in restoration and maintenance of 1,550 acres of Split Oak Forest for a 30-year period.

After more than four hours of public comments, the Florida Communities Trust Board Wednesday unanimously approved a plan to extend Osceola Parkway through part of Split Oak Forest.