These states rank as the best, worst places to drive in 2026: Poll

The average American driver lost nearly $900 and 49 hours to traffic in 2025, according to a new WalletHub study that ranks the best and worst states for driving.

Seattle-based company shares proposal for new cruise terminal in Manatee County

Seattle-based SSA Marine, which is a global marine operator, posted a new proposal on a new website, promoting the development of a cruise terminal in Manatee County. 

Indian Rocks Beach votes to implement paid beach parking spots

After years of debate, Indian Rocks Beach is inching closer to having paid parking. City commissioners unanimously voted on Tuesday night to end all free parking at beach access points.

Howard Frankland Bridge construction barrels toward finish line: Here’s what to know

Drivers crossing Tampa Bay are getting a clearer picture of what the future holds for the Howard Frankland Bridge as construction barrels toward the finish line.

Kittens rescued in St. Thomas flown to Tampa Bay area due to severe pet overpopulation

Four kittens rescued from St. Thomas arrived at Tampa International Airport last week, thanks to a network of volunteers who turn commercial flights into lifesaving transport missions.

Reminder to Florida drivers: January is 'Move Over Month'

Officials are reminding drivers that January is Move Over Month in the state of Florida. The “Move Over Act" was originally enacted in 2002 to help protect law enforcement officers, first responders and others on the side of the roadway.

Travelers experience post-Christmas delays at Tampa International Airport

The holiday season is the busiest time of year according to the TSA, with the agency expecting Sunday to be the busiest by passenger volume at an estimated 2.86 million people.

Delta flight makes emergency landing at Tampa International Airport

A Delta Air Lines flight from Orlando to Los Angeles was diverted, making an emergency landing at Tampa International Airport Saturday morning after the flight crew detected an unusual odor in the plane, officials with the airline said.

TPA preparing for busy post-Christmas rush 

Santa may be done flying, but thousands of airline passengers still have a long ways to go, as many are expected to come through Tampa International Airport.

Tampa travelers reunite with family for the holidays

 As we are one sleep away from Christmas Day, there are many air travelers gearing up to reunite with their loved ones this Christmas holiday. 

Holiday travel surge underway with calmer airports on Christmas Day

With Christmas falling later in the week, the holiday travel window spans two weekends, spreading travelers out over nearly two weeks.

Waymo rolls out driverless cars on Tampa streets

Waymo has begun testing driverless cars on Tampa streets as the company prepares for a future passenger rollout.

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.