Duffy, airlines urge Congress to approve $30B for air traffic control updates

Duffy, airlines urge Congress to approve $30B for air traffic control updates

U.S. officials, airlines and aviation groups are seeking $30 billion to modernize air traffic control, improve airports and address recent technology failures.

U.S. officials, airlines and aviation groups are seeking $30 billion to modernize air traffic control, improve airports and address recent technology failures.

Tampa International Airport installs 9-foot AquaFence flood barrier

Tampa International Airport installs 9-foot AquaFence flood barrier

Tampa International Airport is the first airport in Florida to install an AquaFence system to protect against storm surge.

Tampa International Airport is the first airport in Florida to install an AquaFence system to protect against storm surge.

Sarasota parking enforcement battery arrest: Driver claims worker escalated dispute

Sarasota parking enforcement battery arrest: Driver claims worker escalated dispute

A driver facing a felony battery charge after a St. Armands Circle dispute claims a Sarasota parking employee escalated the conflict and hid her identity.

A driver facing a felony battery charge after a St. Armands Circle dispute claims a Sarasota parking employee escalated the conflict and hid her identity.

Tarpon Springs approves ordinance restricting bikes, scooters on busy sidewalks

Tarpon Springs approves ordinance restricting bikes, scooters on busy sidewalks

Tarpon Springs city commissioners voted Tuesday night on a new ordinance that would ban riding personal mobility vehicles and devices on sidewalks in parts of the city that are popular with tourists.

Tarpon Springs city commissioners voted Tuesday night on a new ordinance that would ban riding personal mobility vehicles and devices on sidewalks in parts of the city that are popular with tourists.

Uber to lay off 3,300 employees as competition with robotaxis grow

Uber to lay off 3,300 employees as competition with robotaxis grow

Ride-share giant Uber announced plans to lay off nearly 10% of its workforce as growing competition from autonomous vehicles and robotaxis heats up the ride-hailing industry.

Ride-share giant Uber announced plans to lay off nearly 10% of its workforce as growing competition from autonomous vehicles and robotaxis heats up the ride-hailing industry.

Driverless robotaxis to expand into more US cities

Driverless robotaxis to expand into more US cities

Two major robotaxi operators are expanding their driverless ride-hailing operations into additional cities, giving riders more transportation options as the race to scale autonomous taxis accelerates across the U.S.

Two major robotaxi operators are expanding their driverless ride-hailing operations into additional cities, giving riders more transportation options as the race to scale autonomous taxis accelerates across the U.S.

South Howard flood relief project faces pivotal Tampa City Council vote

South Howard flood relief project faces pivotal Tampa City Council vote

A controversial flood relief project in Tampa's South Howard neighborhood is heading toward a key vote in September, with city officials arguing the work is needed to protect hundreds of homes while business owners warn the construction could threaten their livelihoods.

A controversial flood relief project in Tampa's South Howard neighborhood is heading toward a key vote in September, with city officials arguing the work is needed to protect hundreds of homes while business owners warn the construction could threaten their livelihoods.

Pinellas transit vote: PSTA delays Route 90 decision, ends Snapper service in Safety Harbor

Pinellas transit vote: PSTA delays Route 90 decision, ends Snapper service in Safety Harbor

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors voted Wednesday to delay a decision on eliminating Route 90 until the end of the year, while approving the elimination of Snapper service in Safety Harbor.

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Board of Directors voted Wednesday to delay a decision on eliminating Route 90 until the end of the year, while approving the elimination of Snapper service in Safety Harbor.

TPA opts out of private security program, keeps federal TSA screening

TPA opts out of private security program, keeps federal TSA screening

Tampa International Airport has chosen to keep its checkpoint screening operations exclusively with federal TSA officers after completing an evaluation of a private screening program. 

Tampa International Airport has chosen to keep its checkpoint screening operations exclusively with federal TSA officers after completing an evaluation of a private screening program. 

TPA to replace 54-year-old air traffic control tower with FAA-approved funding

TPA to replace 54-year-old air traffic control tower with FAA-approved funding

Tampa International Airport is set to build a new $155 million air traffic control tower to replace its aging facility, including $18 million in modern technology from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Tampa International Airport is set to build a new $155 million air traffic control tower to replace its aging facility, including $18 million in modern technology from the Federal Aviation Administration.