I-4 express lanes approved by Hillsborough County transportation planning board
The Hillsborough County Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) cleared the way for new express lanes on I-4 stretching 17 miles from I-75 to County Line Road.
Engineers release Florida's infrastructure report card, improvements made
The American Society of Civil Engineers released the state's infrastructure report card on Tuesday. They issued the state a C+, which is an improvement from 2021's report card when the state received a C.
Kristi Noem presents $10K bonus checks for TSA officers at TPA
United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem was in Tampa on Monday morning to present two dozen TSA workers with $10,000 bonus checks for working without pay during the government shutdown.
New Florida law bans anything blocking, altering license plates — including frames, covers, clear shields
A law that took effect Oct. 1 bans anything that blocks or alters a driver’s license plate. It includes frames, covers and even clear shields.
Fire training sends flames into sky at Tampa International Airport: 'We need to be prepared'
You may have seen or spotted a thick plume of black smoke rising above Tampa International Airport. Don’t worry, though, the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Division has been performing training exercises after sunset this week.
FDOT to host public hearing Thursday on Central Polk Parkway East plans
State transportation officials will be in Davenport Thursday night to take public comment on plans for a new stretch of the Central Polk Parkway East, a toll road that could eventually tie into a future connection serving Poinciana.
$1 toll plan on St. Pete Beach meets fierce opposition from locals
At Monday night’s commission meeting, St. Pete Beach city staff outlined more than $200 million in capital improvement needs coming over the next five years, mostly tied to wastewater and stormwater systems.
Crews continue dismantling Howard Frankland Bridge's aging northbound span
Motorists crossing the Howard Frankland Bridge are seeing a dramatically different view this month as construction crews continue dismantling the aging northbound span.
FDOT alters highway plans in Polk County — advocates worried rare plant habitats remain at risk
The Florida Department of Transportation altered its proposed corridor plans for a tollway in northeastern Polk County; however, plant conservation advocates are still worried it would threaten a rare species' habitat.
Tampa drivers at higher risk of big rig injuries — What drivers need to know
As thousands of Floridians prepare to hit the roads on major highways like I-4, I-75, and I-95, new state crash data from the FLHSMV reveals a concerning trend for drivers in Hillsborough County.
Thanksgiving travel at Tampa International Airport and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport
Holiday travel is officially underway in Tampa Bay, and both major airports are preparing for busy crowds as Thanksgiving approaches.
Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: NTSB to vote on probable cause, safety recommendations
The findings of a federal investigation into the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse will be revealed on Tuesday.
City of Tampa using traffic solutions platform to push road, lane closure updates to GPS apps quickly
The city of Tampa signed a three-year contract with One.network, a platform that allows officials to send information about road and lane closures to GPS providers, so drivers can better navigate Tampa’s roads.
The 100 deadliest highways in the US - see the list
A new study analyzing data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that highways on the West Coast are among the deadliest in the U.S.
TPA operations return to normal as FAA lifts flight cut orders
.The arrival and departure boards at Tampa International Airport looked normal Monday morning and travelers reported smooth sailing through the terminal.
Annual report reveals cities with best, worst commutes for 2025
Americans spent more time stuck in traffic in 2024 than ever before, losing an average of 63 hours to congestion, according to the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s 2025 Urban Mobility Report.
Travel disruptions expected to continue after end of government shutdown
President Donald Trump officially signed a bill on Wednesday evening, ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Americans lost record 63 hours to traffic in 2024, study finds
Americans lost a record 63 hours to traffic in 2024 — nearly eight full workdays — according to Texas A&M’s latest Urban Mobility Report.
More than half of flights at TPA delayed as government shutdown deal approaches
Tampa International Airport saw more than 200 delays Sunday after the federal government shutdown forced a 4% reduction in air traffic nationwide.
1,000+ flights canceled as FAA reduces traffic in shutdown
More than 1,000 U.S. flights were canceled for a second straight day on Saturday as the Federal Aviation Administration continued to reduce air traffic amid the ongoing government shutdown.