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.
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.
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.
Tampa bike shop helps those in need of transportation by refurbishing old bicycles
A Tampa bike shop is helping everyone get around regardless of whether or not they can afford a bicycle.
A Tampa bike shop is helping everyone get around regardless of whether or not they can afford a bicycle.
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.
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.
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.
Grandma’s teeth, pet ashes: Uber releases 2022 lost and found index
It’s the sixth annual detailing of some of the most interesting and unusual items passengers mistakenly left behind.
It’s the sixth annual detailing of some of the most interesting and unusual items passengers mistakenly left behind.
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.