Clearwater officials want to redevelop U.S. Highway 19, saying it's the next area for growth in Bay Area
City officials in Clearwater are asking developers and investors for their input about redeveloping a seven-mile stretch along U.S. Highway 19.
City officials in Clearwater are asking developers and investors for their input about redeveloping a seven-mile stretch along U.S. Highway 19.
Southbound Howard Frankland Bridge will close overnight for sign installation
At 11 p.m. Monday, all southbound lanes of the Howard Frankland Bridge will shut down for a few hours as part of a multimillion-dollar project.
At 11 p.m. Monday, all southbound lanes of the Howard Frankland Bridge will shut down for a few hours as part of a multimillion-dollar project.
Busch Boulevard reopens following serious traffic crash near I-275 ramp
A serious crash closed the westbound lanes of Busch Boulevard in Tampa for several hours Thursday morning, but lanes have since reopened.
A serious crash closed the westbound lanes of Busch Boulevard in Tampa for several hours Thursday morning, but lanes have since reopened.
'Stay at the Scene' campaign launched in Florida to bring awareness to hit-and-run crashes
Hit-and-run crashes are a big problem in Florida with an average of 103,000 of them happening per year.
Hit-and-run crashes are a big problem in Florida with an average of 103,000 of them happening per year.
Woman pinned under PSTA bus left with critical injuries, St. Pete police say
A PSTA bus hit a pedestrian near downtown St. Pete on Wednesday morning, and fire rescue had to extricate the woman, who suffered critical injuries in the crash.
A PSTA bus hit a pedestrian near downtown St. Pete on Wednesday morning, and fire rescue had to extricate the woman, who suffered critical injuries in the crash.
Gov. DeSantis announces plan aimed at reducing traffic congestion on some of Florida's busiest roads
Governor Ron DeSantis just announced a plan to reduce traffic congestion on some of the state’s busiest roads, including I-4.
Governor Ron DeSantis just announced a plan to reduce traffic congestion on some of the state’s busiest roads, including I-4.
Traffic backed up Monday morning on I-275 after trailer overturns
The debris from a flipped truck may have been cleaned up, but the damage to the morning commute for those in Tampa was done.
The debris from a flipped truck may have been cleaned up, but the damage to the morning commute for those in Tampa was done.
Downtown St. Pete road project to bring pedestrian safety improvements
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Florida Department of Transportation and the City of St. Petersburg are working on pedestrian safety improvements in downtown.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Florida Department of Transportation and the City of St. Petersburg are working on pedestrian safety improvements in downtown.
‘Call your bondsman’: Polk Sheriff warns I-4 drivers to stop speeding as crackdown continues on highway
For the last year, Polk County deputies have been cracking down on speeders on I-4. The sheriff's office's traffic data shows that among the speeders they clocked, nearly 300 were spotted doing triple digit speeds.
For the last year, Polk County deputies have been cracking down on speeders on I-4. The sheriff's office's traffic data shows that among the speeders they clocked, nearly 300 were spotted doing triple digit speeds.
Tanker carrying 8,500 gallons of gasoline flips on US 19 in Clearwater, emergency crews say
A tanker carrying 8,500 gallons of gasoline flipped on US 19 near Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard in Clearwater Friday evening, city officials said.
A tanker carrying 8,500 gallons of gasoline flipped on US 19 near Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard in Clearwater Friday evening, city officials said.
FHP searching for driver, passenger who fled scene of fiery crash that closed I-275 Wednesday night
Southbound lanes of I-275 in Tampa were closed off for hours late Wednesday night after a multi-vehicle crash caused a box truck to flip and catch on fire, police said. All lanes reopened in the early morning hours Thursday.
Southbound lanes of I-275 in Tampa were closed off for hours late Wednesday night after a multi-vehicle crash caused a box truck to flip and catch on fire, police said. All lanes reopened in the early morning hours Thursday.
Traffic shift in downtown Sarasota helps improve bicycle safety
A traffic shift in downtown Sarasota will help improve bicycle safety by creating two designated bike lanes from the Legacy Trail to downtown. Some have said the new traffic pattern, though, is causing headaches while taking business away from certain stores.
A traffic shift in downtown Sarasota will help improve bicycle safety by creating two designated bike lanes from the Legacy Trail to downtown. Some have said the new traffic pattern, though, is causing headaches while taking business away from certain stores.
1 lane opens after crash closes I-75N near Ellenton exit in Manatee County
One lane of northbound traffic has reopened after a crash closed Interstate 75 on the bridge near the Ellenton exit in Manatee County Friday.
One lane of northbound traffic has reopened after a crash closed Interstate 75 on the bridge near the Ellenton exit in Manatee County Friday.
Nearly three million Floridians traveling for Thanksgiving holiday, AAA reports
The holiday travel season is upon us and AAA Florida expects this to be the second-busiest Thanksgiving on record, with nearly three million Floridians traveling this weekend.
The holiday travel season is upon us and AAA Florida expects this to be the second-busiest Thanksgiving on record, with nearly three million Floridians traveling this weekend.
‘Don’t kill us, please’: Crash victims advocate for pedestrians, cyclists on World Day of Remembrance
For the first time in Pinellas County, traffic crash victims and advocates walked along roads in Treasure Island and St. Petersburg for World Day of Remembrance, urging drivers to watch for those along the roadways.
For the first time in Pinellas County, traffic crash victims and advocates walked along roads in Treasure Island and St. Petersburg for World Day of Remembrance, urging drivers to watch for those along the roadways.
Grand Palm residents upset over FDOT's River Road expansion project
River Road is undergoing a big expansion, and some neighbors in the Grand Palm subdivision in Venice aren't happy about it.
River Road is undergoing a big expansion, and some neighbors in the Grand Palm subdivision in Venice aren't happy about it.
City of Tampa testing solar sidewalk to power traffic intersection
Tampa leaders are increasing their efforts to create a resilient and sustainable community.
Tampa leaders are increasing their efforts to create a resilient and sustainable community.
Ruskin man killed after crashing into semi that stopped for car hauler fire on I-75, troopers say
A 31-year-old driver passed away from his injuries after colliding with a semi-truck in Sun City Center.
A 31-year-old driver passed away from his injuries after colliding with a semi-truck in Sun City Center.
Florida troopers investigating deadly I-4 crash in Tampa involving semi-truck
A Largo man passed away following a traffic crash that occurred early Tuesday morning along I-4 in Tampa.
A Largo man passed away following a traffic crash that occurred early Tuesday morning along I-4 in Tampa.
Tampa Bay area leaders push for change to prevent deadly pedestrian crashes
Florida remains one of the deadliest places for pedestrians in the country, and recent crashes in the Tampa Bay area are calling attention to the need for change during National Pedestrian Safety Month.
Florida remains one of the deadliest places for pedestrians in the country, and recent crashes in the Tampa Bay area are calling attention to the need for change during National Pedestrian Safety Month.