Highway Plans Threaten 1800s Historic Home Central Florida

A historic home built in the 1800s near Sanford, Florida, is threatened by plans for a new highway expansion by the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX). The home, relocated by Becky Burke and her late husband Ken over 20 years ago, holds deep generational significance, as it belonged to Ken's family since the 1940s and was the place where both his grandfather and Ken passed away. Burke describes the house as more than a residence; it is a legacy filled with family history and personal memories. CFX's preferred alignment for the highway connector would require taking Burke's property through eminent domain, potentially leading to the home’s demolition or relocation. Burke is grappling with the emotional toll of losing the home and is uncertain if she has the strength to move it again, relying on how much compensation she receives. The authority has planned public meetings to gather input from neighbors on the highway alignment and its impacts.