AUBURNDALE, Fla. - Flying cars are a step closer to reality in Florida, and Polk County is where research is being conducted to bring highways to the skies.

What we know:

SunTrax, a facility in Auburndale for testing transportation technology, is where vertical takeoff and landing aircraft are being researched and developed.

During a presentation to county commissioners on Friday, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) shared that a vertiport has already been built at the facility, with an additional one on the way, along with a 20,000-square-foot hangar and a 3,000-foot runway.

"The goal of this expansion is to assist with research and development for these vehicles and the industry, but the hope is that over time they can transition into operations and maintenance as wel

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