Nearly $16 million to go towards high-speed rail plans that would connect Tampa to Orlando
The federal government is kicking in nearly $16 million in grant money for Brightline’s proposed plans for a high-speed rail that would connect Tampa to Orlando.
The federal government is kicking in nearly $16 million in grant money for Brightline’s proposed plans for a high-speed rail that would connect Tampa to Orlando.
Hundreds of flights across country canceled on Memorial Day, making impact at TPA
The weekend has turned into quite the headache for travelers across the country, as hundreds of flights have been canceled with thousands more delayed.
The weekend has turned into quite the headache for travelers across the country, as hundreds of flights have been canceled with thousands more delayed.
Pinellas County commissioners to renegotiate Cross Bay Ferry agreement
This week Pinellas County Commissioners voted to go back to the negotiating table for next season because they think they are paying too much for the ferry service.
This week Pinellas County Commissioners voted to go back to the negotiating table for next season because they think they are paying too much for the ferry service.
'I'm human as well': TPA officer balances law enforcement with kindness among traveling passengers
While Officer Jimmie Bizzle is patrolling around the Tampa International Airport, he is also always looking for a way to help passengers. "Allow me, a law enforcement officer, to show I’m human as well."
While Officer Jimmie Bizzle is patrolling around the Tampa International Airport, he is also always looking for a way to help passengers. "Allow me, a law enforcement officer, to show I’m human as well."
'He's lucky': Dog lost at TPA found and reunited with family one week later
After a week-long search, a family is happy to be reunited with their 6-year-old Chihuahua mix named Rocky.
After a week-long search, a family is happy to be reunited with their 6-year-old Chihuahua mix named Rocky.
Hillsborough County to consider spending $20 million on sidewalk repairs
Hillsborough County Commissioners will consider spending 20 million federal dollars on fixing sidewalks, but one county commissioner calls it “a drop in the bucket.”
Hillsborough County Commissioners will consider spending 20 million federal dollars on fixing sidewalks, but one county commissioner calls it “a drop in the bucket.”
Frontier Airlines adds four new direct flight routes to Caribbean countries from Tampa
Beginning in June and July, the budget-friendly airline will offer non-stop service to Punta Cana and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, Montego Bay, Jamaica and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Beginning in June and July, the budget-friendly airline will offer non-stop service to Punta Cana and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, Montego Bay, Jamaica and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
'Every clue is important': Family desperate to find lost dog at TPA
A family is desperate to find their dog after they said it slipped out of its collar at Tampa International Airport. They've been searching for days, but still, there's been no sign of the 6-year-old Chihuahua mix named Rocky.
A family is desperate to find their dog after they said it slipped out of its collar at Tampa International Airport. They've been searching for days, but still, there's been no sign of the 6-year-old Chihuahua mix named Rocky.
Software created to solve Tampa public transit problem helps other agencies in California, France
A University of South Florida researcher Sean Barbeau created software to help transit agencies share better real-time arrivals, and it’s helped the Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) for nine years through the OneBusAway app.
A University of South Florida researcher Sean Barbeau created software to help transit agencies share better real-time arrivals, and it’s helped the Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) for nine years through the OneBusAway app.
TPA focuses on expansion, future demand in master plan update as Tampa continues to grow
As the Tampa Bay Area continues to grow and more and more tourists flock to local shores, Tampa International Airport leaders are planning updates to their multi-year, multi-billion dollar master plan.
As the Tampa Bay Area continues to grow and more and more tourists flock to local shores, Tampa International Airport leaders are planning updates to their multi-year, multi-billion dollar master plan.
Air taxis could fly commuters across Tampa Bay by 2025
Aircraft that take off and land like a drone could be part of the future of transportation around Tampa Bay.
Aircraft that take off and land like a drone could be part of the future of transportation around Tampa Bay.
TPA passengers continue without masks as DOJ appeals mask mandate ruling by federal judge
Passengers have been riding and flying without a mask after a federal judge in Tampa struck down the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's mask mandate for public transportation on Monday. Two days later, the Department of Justice appealed the decision, leaving many to wonder if the mask order would come back.
Passengers have been riding and flying without a mask after a federal judge in Tampa struck down the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's mask mandate for public transportation on Monday. Two days later, the Department of Justice appealed the decision, leaving many to wonder if the mask order would come back.
Airlines to allow passengers banned over masks back on planes
Now that most airlines have made masks optional in the U.S., here's where the four largest stand on bringing back passengers who refused to wear them when they were required.
Now that most airlines have made masks optional in the U.S., here's where the four largest stand on bringing back passengers who refused to wear them when they were required.
Hillsborough commissioners vote to add transportation sales tax to November ballot
While commissioners approved the measure, it’ll ultimately be up to voters this Fall to decide whether to give a 1-cent sales tax increase the green light. The tax would be used to fund two decades worth of road, transportation and infrastructure projects.
While commissioners approved the measure, it’ll ultimately be up to voters this Fall to decide whether to give a 1-cent sales tax increase the green light. The tax would be used to fund two decades worth of road, transportation and infrastructure projects.
Justice Department to appeal order voiding travel mask mandate
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asks Justice Dept. to appeal ruling that voided federal travel mask mandate.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asks Justice Dept. to appeal ruling that voided federal travel mask mandate.
Tampa International Airport lifts mask mandate after TSA removes rule
After a federal judge in Tampa struck down the federal mask mandate, Tampa International Airport will no longer require masks and face coverings.
After a federal judge in Tampa struck down the federal mask mandate, Tampa International Airport will no longer require masks and face coverings.
These major U.S. airlines are dropping mask requirements
These major airlines are planning to drop mask mandates for its passengers going in and out of LAX.
These major airlines are planning to drop mask mandates for its passengers going in and out of LAX.
Tampa Bay on the move: Changing transportation landscape takes focus at Wednesday forum
A panel of transportation leaders is getting ready to meet Wednesday afternoon in Madeira Beach to publicly lay out the future of travel to Tampa Bay.
A panel of transportation leaders is getting ready to meet Wednesday afternoon in Madeira Beach to publicly lay out the future of travel to Tampa Bay.
Tesla sets sights on St. Pete facility for new 100,000 square foot service center
Tesla Motors has its sights set on Pinellas County for a new 100,000 square foot service center. The company plans to renovate the Kane's Furniture Liquidation Center building on North 34th Street, and the new facility would bring dozens of tech jobs to the area.
Tesla Motors has its sights set on Pinellas County for a new 100,000 square foot service center. The company plans to renovate the Kane's Furniture Liquidation Center building on North 34th Street, and the new facility would bring dozens of tech jobs to the area.
Spirit passenger in need of emergency surgery finally heads to Houston after spending days at TPA
A Spirit Airlines passenger in need of emergency surgery was in a race against time. She had been stranded at Tampa International Airport for days after her flight to Houston was re-routed over the weekend. Finally, she is heading to Texas for her 12-hour surgery.
A Spirit Airlines passenger in need of emergency surgery was in a race against time. She had been stranded at Tampa International Airport for days after her flight to Houston was re-routed over the weekend. Finally, she is heading to Texas for her 12-hour surgery.