New rental service at Tampa International Airport aims to ease parents' load while traveling with kids

A new business opened at Tampa International Airport aimed at easing the load on parents who are traveling with their kids. Starting as soon as they land, passengers can take advantage of the new rental service, Our Little Suitcase. 

MacDill AFB could be new stop for Cross Bay Ferry service to help employees commute to work

Hillsborough Commissioners are hoping to give MacDill employees an alternative to making that long drive onto base. As they work to expand Cross Bay Ferry service, they're hoping to add a new South Bay commuter line. 

Howard Frankland Bridge southbound lanes closes Monday night for six hours

Florida transportation officials are warning drivers who use the Howard Frankland Bridge to plan ahead for Monday as the southbound lanes will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Clearwater asks residents if aerial gondolas should be considered to reduce traffic

Would you ride a gondola from downtown to Clearwater Beach? The city wants to know before it embarks on the possibility of a new way to skip beach traffic.

Golf carts now allowed on downtown Tampa streets; rentals available

They are popular in beach towns, golf communities and subdivisions. Now, golf carts are becoming a much more common sight here in downtown Tampa.

Infrastructure bill projects: Over $2B announced for roads, bridges, bike lanes across US

U.S. transportation officials announced $2.2 billion for local infrastructure projects on Thursday, paving the way for new bridges, roads, bike lanes, railways and ports in scores of communities across the country.

TPA's newly renovated bathroom named finalist for America's Best Restroom contest

Tampa International Airport's Airside C restroom is a finalist in the 2022 America's Best Restroom contest. Airside C's north restrooms have been under construction for several months and recently opened to the public, TPA officials said.

Explore Tampa International Airport’s history, art and operations via free guided tours

Tampa International Airport's guided tours will give guests a chance to go behind the scenes to learn about the history, structure, art and daily operations of the airport.

Virgin Atlantic to offer direct flights from Tampa to London in the fall

Tampa International Airport announced Wednesday Virgin Atlantic will begin offering direct flights to London's Heathrow International Airport in the fall.

Tampa International Airport sees delays on fourth-busiest travel day of the year

The bustle of 4th of July travel was in full-swing Saturday at Tampa International Airport, but passengers prepared for turbulence in their travel plans on the fourth-busiest day of the year for the airport. 

Son of fallen Tarpon Spring police officer sworn in as Tampa International Airport officer

Andrew Kondek is carrying on a legacy in law enforcement. Thursday, the son of fallen Tarpon Springs Police Officer Charles Kondek was officially sworn in as a member of the Tampa International Airport Police Department.

Downtown railroad tracks near old flour mill to be removed ahead of Water Street development

The old flour mill in downtown Tampa sits vacant and will soon be demolished as developers prepare for the next phase of Water Street. First, the train tracks that used to run to the mill need to be removed.

Tampa International gears up for busy Fourth of July travel weekend

After a record May that saw more than 1.9 million passengers and a very busy start to the summer travel season, Tampa International Airport (TPA) is gearing up for another influx of passengers over Independence Day weekend.

Amtrak derailment: 4 killed, several injured after train hits dump truck in Missouri

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said at least four people were killed when an Amtrak train derailed after hitting a dump truck in Missouri at a crossing Monday.

Flight delays, cancellations could be a taste of what's to come this summer

After more than 3,200 flights were canceled over the weekend, leaving thousands of travelers stranded, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the federal government could potentially impose fines on airlines that fall short of consumer protection standards.