After 9-hour shutdown, southbound I-75 reopens following deadly pedestrian crash in Pasco County
For more than nine hours on Thursday, traffic was at a complete standstill in the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Pasco County for a deadly crash investigation involving a pedestrian.
For more than nine hours on Thursday, traffic was at a complete standstill in the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Pasco County for a deadly crash investigation involving a pedestrian.
I-4 reopens in Polk County after jackknifed semi blocked eastbound lanes for hours during morning commute
A semi-truck jackknifed Wednesday morning causing all eastbound lanes of I-4 near CR-557 to shut down for several hours.
A semi-truck jackknifed Wednesday morning causing all eastbound lanes of I-4 near CR-557 to shut down for several hours.
Kennedy Blvd. reopens at Westshore Blvd. after deadly pedestrian crash
Eastbound lanes of Kennedy Blvd. at Westshore Blvd. will remain closed after a deadly pedestrian crash occurred Wednesday morning.
Eastbound lanes of Kennedy Blvd. at Westshore Blvd. will remain closed after a deadly pedestrian crash occurred Wednesday morning.
Innovative technology makes roads safer for drivers after future storms, prolonged power outages
In Hillsborough County, lessons learned during Hurricane Irma helped officials prepare for future storms and prolonged power outages. The innovative technology makes it safer for drivers.
In Hillsborough County, lessons learned during Hurricane Irma helped officials prepare for future storms and prolonged power outages. The innovative technology makes it safer for drivers.
Waters rise from Myakka River, forcing rescues, closures in North Port
First responders have shut down I-75 in both direction at Sumter Boulevard in North Port due to flooding Friday night. North Port has continued to see flooding impacts in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
First responders have shut down I-75 in both direction at Sumter Boulevard in North Port due to flooding Friday night. North Port has continued to see flooding impacts in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
Eastbound lanes of Courtney Campbell Causeway reopen for serious crash involved moped
A traffic crash closed the eastbound lanes of the Courtney Campbell Causeway on the Tampa side – but all lanes have since reopened.
A traffic crash closed the eastbound lanes of the Courtney Campbell Causeway on the Tampa side – but all lanes have since reopened.
Fiery tractor-trailer crash on I-4 in Polk City sends two people to hospital
A traffic crash that led to a semi-truck catching fire snarled the morning commute in Polk County. Two people were hospitalized.
A traffic crash that led to a semi-truck catching fire snarled the morning commute in Polk County. Two people were hospitalized.
Coors Light cans spill onto I-75 in Brooksville after crash involving 5 semis, 1 pickup truck
Dozens of boxes and cans of Coors Light scattered across I-75 lanes in Brooksville after several semi-trucks were involved in a crash.
Dozens of boxes and cans of Coors Light scattered across I-75 lanes in Brooksville after several semi-trucks were involved in a crash.
Pickup truck slams into crane on construction site near Howard Frankland Bridge
A St. Petersburg bridge worker said a speeding pickup truck slammed into the side of his crane at a construction site near the Howard Frankland Bridge. The driver of the truck was rushed to hospital and remains in critical condition.
A St. Petersburg bridge worker said a speeding pickup truck slammed into the side of his crane at a construction site near the Howard Frankland Bridge. The driver of the truck was rushed to hospital and remains in critical condition.
Construction continues on Gateway Expressway in hopes of reducing commuter traffic on biggest Pinellas roads
Officials have been working on the Gateway Expressway in Pinellas County since September 2017. Now, overhead signs are up and parts of the road are nearing completion, but there’s more to do.
Officials have been working on the Gateway Expressway in Pinellas County since September 2017. Now, overhead signs are up and parts of the road are nearing completion, but there’s more to do.
Seminole Heights road closures, construction creates nightmare for businesses and homeowners
Businesses along part of Florida Avenue in Tampa's Seminole Heights neighborhood received some tough news this week. The city announced a road project, originally estimated to last three weeks, would be extended for an additional two weeks.
Businesses along part of Florida Avenue in Tampa's Seminole Heights neighborhood received some tough news this week. The city announced a road project, originally estimated to last three weeks, would be extended for an additional two weeks.
Crash blocks traffic in northbound lanes of Howard Frankland Bridge
The view from SkyFOX shows some major backups for Pinellas County drivers trying to get to Tampa on the Howard Frankland Bridge/Interstate 275.
The view from SkyFOX shows some major backups for Pinellas County drivers trying to get to Tampa on the Howard Frankland Bridge/Interstate 275.
Nearly 60 DUI arrests made in Hillsborough over Labor Day weekend as law enforcement steps up patrols
As millions of Floridians hit the road Labor Day weekend, not all of them did so sober. Labor Day weekend is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road as it only takes a moment for a life to change behind the wheel.
As millions of Floridians hit the road Labor Day weekend, not all of them did so sober. Labor Day weekend is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road as it only takes a moment for a life to change behind the wheel.
'These are real people': Traffic deaths hit 20-year high in first quarter of 2022
In just the first three months of the year, there were more than 9,500 traffic deaths nationwide. That's the highest first quarter in two decades. While the causes are nothing new, speed being a major factor, road safety advocates are calling for dramatic changes to get numbers down.
In just the first three months of the year, there were more than 9,500 traffic deaths nationwide. That's the highest first quarter in two decades. While the causes are nothing new, speed being a major factor, road safety advocates are calling for dramatic changes to get numbers down.
Southbound I-75 reopens hours after deadly crash
A deadly crash involving multiple vehicles closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Bruce B. Downs Boulevard for over five hours Thursday, snarling traffic during rush hour.
A deadly crash involving multiple vehicles closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Bruce B. Downs Boulevard for over five hours Thursday, snarling traffic during rush hour.
Howard Frankland Bridge southbound lanes closes Monday night for six hours
Florida transportation officials are warning drivers who use the Howard Frankland Bridge to plan ahead for Monday as the southbound lanes will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Florida transportation officials are warning drivers who use the Howard Frankland Bridge to plan ahead for Monday as the southbound lanes will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Northbound lanes of Veterans Expressway reopen following ‘emergency road work’
'Emergency road work' closed the northbound lanes of Veteran Expressway near Waters Avenue, but it has since reopened.
'Emergency road work' closed the northbound lanes of Veteran Expressway near Waters Avenue, but it has since reopened.
Bradenton police target high-crash areas amid 'alarming' increase
Bradenton police announced there will be an increase in patrols after the number of fatal traffic crashes doubled in the city from 2020 to 2021.
Bradenton police announced there will be an increase in patrols after the number of fatal traffic crashes doubled in the city from 2020 to 2021.
Eastbound lanes of I-4 reopen in Polk County following vehicle fire
Eastbound lanes of I-4 in Polk County have reopened following a vehicle fire.
Eastbound lanes of I-4 in Polk County have reopened following a vehicle fire.
Law enforcement working together to prevent speeding in 'Operation Southern Slowdown'
This week, law enforcement from across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and South Carolina are all teaming up for operation Southern Slowdown. Officials say of the more than 15,000 warnings and citations issued between Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus Counties between 2019 and 2021, more than half were for speeding.
This week, law enforcement from across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and South Carolina are all teaming up for operation Southern Slowdown. Officials say of the more than 15,000 warnings and citations issued between Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus Counties between 2019 and 2021, more than half were for speeding.