Florida’s Technology Sector Unveils Revolutionary Floating Car, Experts Confident It Will Also Drive Itself “Soon”

Orlando, FL - Florida’s rapidly expanding technology sector announced its most ambitious innovation yet this week: a fully operational floating car designed to glide effortlessly above traffic, flooded highways, and occasionally small decorative ponds.

Developed by a coalition of engineers, marine biologists, and one man who previously modified jet skis for weddings, the vehicle reportedly combines advanced buoyancy systems with “extremely confident” aerodynamics. Demonstrations showed the car hovering several inches above a test parking lot before gently drifting toward a nearby retention basin, which company officials described as “intentional water integration.”

Industry experts say the floating capability is only the beginning. According to project leads, it will be “a matter of months” before the vehicle can also drive itself automatically, eliminating the need for human drivers entirely. “The car already floats,” said one spokesperson. “Teaching it where to go is the easy part.”

State officials praised the invention as a solution to Florida’s most pressing infrastructure challenges, including hurricane season, unpredictable sinkholes, and drivers who merge with unwavering optimism. Transportation analysts noted that while the vehicle does not yet steer independently, it has successfully demonstrated the ability to drift in a general direction with remarkable confidence.

Early adopters have expressed enthusiasm, particularly those who view traditional roads as “more of a suggestion.” One beta tester described the experience as “like driving, but spiritually detached from the pavement.”

While the company declined to provide a specific timeline for full autonomous operation, representatives confirmed that updates are being developed “very aggressively.” In the meantime, residents are encouraged to admire the floating cars from a safe distance and avoid attempting to dock them at standard gas stations.

Officials remain optimistic that once perfected, the floating self-driving car will redefine transportation across the state - or at the very least, make rush hour slightly more buoyant.