ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- A large cross in Orange County is causing quite a controversy. It stands 199 feet tall and sits in front of the First Baptist Central Florida church on Good Homes Road near Colonial Drive.

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SLIDESHOW: Images Of The 199-Foot Tall Cross

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The church says it wanted people to realize a church was there. While some like the cross, others are concerned it could ruin the landscape and set a bad precedent for allowing large signs in the area.

"It's a cross. It serves no other purpose other than to let people know we're here," said Wil Santiago.

Others disagree with it.

"It's a waste of money. It's also ruining the view. Florida is known to have flat lands," Adam Tanzi said.

The church said it spent $1 million on the structure and county leaders made an exception for them to build the big cross. Church leaders hope it will attract more people to the church so more people will hear the word of God.