'100 Deadliest Days' for teen drivers underway, AAA says. Here's what to know

This week marks the start of what AAA calls the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer" – the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day during which the auto club says there's a big increase in deadly crashes involving teen drivers.

2 dead, several injured after crash in Largo shuts down stretch of Ridge Road: LPD

Two people are dead and several people were hospitalized after a crash at the intersection of Orangeview Drive and Ridge Road in Largo on Saturday afternoon, according to police.

'Large depression' forces road closure in Bradenton

A portion of a Bradenton road is closed because of what police call a “large depression,” forcing crews to make repairs.

'Do Not Disturb' phone settings can save lives on the roads, experts say

Distracted driving continues to be a major safety concern, contributing to thousands of fatalities each year. But new technology uses the source of the problem as the solution.

Semi-truck overturns after chain reaction crash on I-75: FHP

A crash involving three vehicles caused a semi-truck to overturn, snarling traffic for hours on the southbound side of I-75 in Hernando County on Tuesday morning.

Teen killed, 6 others hurt in I-4 crash: FHP

A 16-year-old died and six other teens were hurt in a crash that led to an all-night investigation on I-4 in Hillsborough County.

1 hurt in chain reaction crash on Sunshine Skyway Bridge

A man is recovering from injuries after a crash involving a tractor-trailer and four other vehicles that snarled traffic on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge during the Thursday morning rush, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Crews battle car fire on I-75 in Hillsborough County

Crews battled a car fire on I-75 in Hillsborough County, causing lane blockage during the Thursday morning rush.

St. Pete plans to use A/I to reduce traffic

It almost doesn’t seem to matter the time of day; brake lights and bumper-to-bumper traffic are all too common in the Tampa Bay Area. 

Selmon Expressway set to be expanded

A 4.5-mile stretch of the Selmon Expressway is set to be expanded in the coming years. 

Largo man in wheelchair hit, killed while crossing street against the signal: Police

A man was hit and killed Monday morning as he tried to cross 66th St. N. in a wheelchair against the signal, according to the Pinellas Park Police Department. 

Deadly crash involving bicycle closes stretch of busy road in Tampa for hours

The Tampa Police Department is investigating a deadly crash involving a car and a bicycle, which shut down a portion of 50th St. for hours on Thursday.

Southbound lanes of I-75 reopen after RV fire sparks in Lutz

The southbound lanes of I-75 were closed near Bruce B. Downs in Hillsborough County as first responders battled an RV fire Tuesday afternoon during rush hour. 

New span of Howard Frankland Bridge opens to traffic

After several years of construction, the new span of the Howard Frankland Bridge officially opened to traffic in time for the Tuesday morning commute.