After multiple crashes, Clearwater residents push for safety improvements to busy Drew Street
Neighbors around Drew Street in Clearwater said they’ve seen too many crashes over the years, and they are ready for safety improvements to the busy state road.
Neighbors around Drew Street in Clearwater said they’ve seen too many crashes over the years, and they are ready for safety improvements to the busy state road.
HART CEO suspended by board of directors after independent investigation into agency management
The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority's board of directors voted unanimously Monday to suspend CEO Adelee Le Grand after hearing the results of an independent investigation into her management of the agency.
The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority's board of directors voted unanimously Monday to suspend CEO Adelee Le Grand after hearing the results of an independent investigation into her management of the agency.
70-car train derails in North Dakota, spills hazardous materials: officials
The Canadian Pacific train derailed around 11:15 p.m. about a mile southeast of Wyndmere in Richland County, Canadian Pacific said in a statement. No injuries were reported.
The Canadian Pacific train derailed around 11:15 p.m. about a mile southeast of Wyndmere in Richland County, Canadian Pacific said in a statement. No injuries were reported.
Flight attendants renew push for infants to have their own seats
Citing turbulence as a major factor, The Association of Flight Attendants wants children under 2 years old to have their own seats.
Citing turbulence as a major factor, The Association of Flight Attendants wants children under 2 years old to have their own seats.
Tampa International Airport may be getting a new traffic control tower
A new air traffic control tower may be in Tampa International Airport's future after President Biden earmarked the project for funding in his new fiscal year budget proposal.
A new air traffic control tower may be in Tampa International Airport's future after President Biden earmarked the project for funding in his new fiscal year budget proposal.
Toll Relief Program saved users nearly $ 35 million in February
Today, the Florida Department of Transportation announced the Toll Relief Program savings for eligible riders during the first two months of the program.
Today, the Florida Department of Transportation announced the Toll Relief Program savings for eligible riders during the first two months of the program.
TECO Line Streetcar System to increase peak hour service
Starting on March 19, 2023, the TECO Line Streetcar System is increasing peak hour service Friday through Sunday.
Starting on March 19, 2023, the TECO Line Streetcar System is increasing peak hour service Friday through Sunday.
Tampa celebrates plan to make Ashley Drive pedestrian-friendly
The city of Tampa is about to make another big change downtown. A raised section of Ashley Drive that gives drivers access to and from Interstate 275 will be lowered to street-level, making the area more pedestrian-friendly.
The city of Tampa is about to make another big change downtown. A raised section of Ashley Drive that gives drivers access to and from Interstate 275 will be lowered to street-level, making the area more pedestrian-friendly.
$16 million road extension expected to help ease Manatee County traffic
Traveling through Manatee County hopefully just got a little easier with the opening of a new section of Ft. Hamer Road.
Traveling through Manatee County hopefully just got a little easier with the opening of a new section of Ft. Hamer Road.
Frustrated parents say Hillsborough school districts new busing alternative not getting kids to school on time
Parents at Hillsborough County schools say the district’s new busing alternative is not getting their kids to school on time.
Parents at Hillsborough County schools say the district’s new busing alternative is not getting their kids to school on time.
Spring break could break tourism records across Tampa Bay
Spring break is underway in Florida and travel experts say 2023 will likely break records.
Spring break is underway in Florida and travel experts say 2023 will likely break records.
New ‘dashboard’ launches, reveals which airlines let families sit together fee-free
According to the Department of Transportation, a parent who purchases airline tickets for a family should receive a guarantee from the airline that it will seat the parent and child together.
According to the Department of Transportation, a parent who purchases airline tickets for a family should receive a guarantee from the airline that it will seat the parent and child together.
Northbound Howard Frankland Bridge will close overnight for overhead sign installation
The ongoing Howard Frankland Bridge project will once again cause an overnight closure – this time in the northbound direction.
The ongoing Howard Frankland Bridge project will once again cause an overnight closure – this time in the northbound direction.
HART board of directors will wait for independent investigation before deciding fate agency's CEO
The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority's board of directors decided Monday to put off voting on the fate of the agency's embattled CEO until after it sees the results of an independent investigation.
The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority's board of directors decided Monday to put off voting on the fate of the agency's embattled CEO until after it sees the results of an independent investigation.
Norfolk Southern to pay millions for Ohio train derailment, governor says
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says Norfolk Southern will pay millions of dollars to cover the cost of the response and recovery in Pennsylvania after a derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals across the border in Ohio.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says Norfolk Southern will pay millions of dollars to cover the cost of the response and recovery in Pennsylvania after a derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals across the border in Ohio.
Propane tanker upright after overturning during derailment in Manatee County
Two days after a train carrying propane derailed near the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, U.S. Congressman Vern Buchanan joined local leaders on a tour of the area as clean-up continued.
Two days after a train carrying propane derailed near the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, U.S. Congressman Vern Buchanan joined local leaders on a tour of the area as clean-up continued.
Spring Break season expected to bring record number of travelers to TPA
Tourism is one of Florida's biggest economic drivers, and for many visiting the state, Tampa International Airport is the first and last thing they see.
Tourism is one of Florida's biggest economic drivers, and for many visiting the state, Tampa International Airport is the first and last thing they see.
Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after train derailment
The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.
The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.
Ashley Drive project to reconnect Tampa neighborhoods divided by interstate
The city of Tampa is ready to reconnect neighborhoods divided by I-275. The plan is one of several safety improvement projects in the pipeline.
The city of Tampa is ready to reconnect neighborhoods divided by I-275. The plan is one of several safety improvement projects in the pipeline.
Train derailments have declined in recent years, but they’re not uncommon, US data shows
Federal U.S. data shows there were 1,087 train derailments in 2021 — which averages to just under three each day. Most are ordinary and don't cause any major problems.
Federal U.S. data shows there were 1,087 train derailments in 2021 — which averages to just under three each day. Most are ordinary and don't cause any major problems.