Winter weather, COVID-19 staff shortages being blamed for canceling, delaying flights at TPA
More than 50 flights were canceled and others were delayed Friday at Tampa International Airport due to COVID-19 staffing shortages, winter weather in other parts of the country.
More than 50 flights were canceled and others were delayed Friday at Tampa International Airport due to COVID-19 staffing shortages, winter weather in other parts of the country.
Pasco County reducing bus service amid driver shortage
A severe bus driver shortage has hit Pasco County hard. The school district has already had to make adjustments to get students to campus on time. Now, the county is making changes to its bus schedules by temporarily modifying or suspending certain routes.
A severe bus driver shortage has hit Pasco County hard. The school district has already had to make adjustments to get students to campus on time. Now, the county is making changes to its bus schedules by temporarily modifying or suspending certain routes.
12-passenger flying boats could revolutionize transit across Tampa Bay
Testing of a new kind of flying boat -- an electric-powered sea glider that would fly just above the water -- is set to start in January.
Testing of a new kind of flying boat -- an electric-powered sea glider that would fly just above the water -- is set to start in January.
TPA seeing minimal cancellations Monday after weekend of travel headaches across U.S.
While hundreds of flights in the U.S. have already been canceled Monday morning, the frustration level at Tampa International Airport is not as high compared to other parts of the country.
While hundreds of flights in the U.S. have already been canceled Monday morning, the frustration level at Tampa International Airport is not as high compared to other parts of the country.
Smooth day for many at TPA despite nationwide delays, cancellations
Airlines canceled hundreds of flights Christmas day due to staffing issues because of COVID-19 and bad weather.
Airlines canceled hundreds of flights Christmas day due to staffing issues because of COVID-19 and bad weather.
Christmas Eve travel plans disrupted as two major airlines cancel flights in Tampa, across U.S.
The holiday weekend came to an abrupt halt for thousands of Christmas Eve travelers as a pair of major airlines canceled hundreds of flights. Several of those are affecting flights in Tampa.
The holiday weekend came to an abrupt halt for thousands of Christmas Eve travelers as a pair of major airlines canceled hundreds of flights. Several of those are affecting flights in Tampa.
First lanes of long-awaited Ridge Road Extension set to open, linking Pasco highways
The pavement is down, and the lanes are lined. But right now, the only traffic you will find on the Ridge Road Extension is from construction crews.
The pavement is down, and the lanes are lined. But right now, the only traffic you will find on the Ridge Road Extension is from construction crews.
‘Hot mess’: Hillsborough County still owes its taxpayers $521,183,433
Hillsborough County needs to return a fortune to county taxpayers. The latest problem is figuring out how to do it.
Hillsborough County needs to return a fortune to county taxpayers. The latest problem is figuring out how to do it.
New airline touches down at TPA, marking return of service from Germany since start of pandemic
Eurowings Discover, a new leisure airline part of the Lufthansa Group, landed at Tampa International Airport Thursday, marking the first direct connection to the European Union since before the pandemic.
Eurowings Discover, a new leisure airline part of the Lufthansa Group, landed at Tampa International Airport Thursday, marking the first direct connection to the European Union since before the pandemic.
PSTA rides will be free for county students, teachers starting in 2022
Pinellas County leaders have come up with a creative solution to the county’s school bus driver shortage. Once 2022 rolls around, students and teachers can ride for free on all PSTA buses.
Pinellas County leaders have come up with a creative solution to the county’s school bus driver shortage. Once 2022 rolls around, students and teachers can ride for free on all PSTA buses.
PSTA green lights purchase of 60 electric buses to replace diesel vehicles by 2024
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority made a big step toward greener roads Wednesday, approving the purchase of 60 new electric buses over the next five years to fill the streets.
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority made a big step toward greener roads Wednesday, approving the purchase of 60 new electric buses over the next five years to fill the streets.
Dog abandoned at Tampa airport now a 'very happy guy' in new home
Groomers removed two whole pounds of excess hair from a dog that was abandoned last month by his owner at Tampa International Airport, and ‘Bama’ is now settling into his new home.
Groomers removed two whole pounds of excess hair from a dog that was abandoned last month by his owner at Tampa International Airport, and ‘Bama’ is now settling into his new home.
Tampa International Airport hopes self-driven wheelchairs for travelers pave way for future
TPA is testing out a pilot program that allows passengers to use self-powered wheelchairs that can be driven instead of pushed. They hope to make it a permanent option.
TPA is testing out a pilot program that allows passengers to use self-powered wheelchairs that can be driven instead of pushed. They hope to make it a permanent option.
Fog interferes with Sarasota traffic cams, leaving drivers stuck or forced to run lights
Fog, by itself, can cause headaches for drivers. But in Sarasota, the fog has been so bad that the cameras used time stoplights can't even sense vehicles at intersections.
Fog, by itself, can cause headaches for drivers. But in Sarasota, the fog has been so bad that the cameras used time stoplights can't even sense vehicles at intersections.
PSTA's first SunRunner station will help more people to get to Pinellas beaches
On Friday, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority unveiled their very first SunRunner station. It will be one of the stops on the new Bus Rapid Transit system, which is set to open next year.
On Friday, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority unveiled their very first SunRunner station. It will be one of the stops on the new Bus Rapid Transit system, which is set to open next year.
Florida transportation projects to get $16.7 billion from federal infrastructure bill
Florida should see annual funding for highways and bridges increase by $649 million as part of a more than $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure bill signed into law last month by President Joe Biden.
Florida should see annual funding for highways and bridges increase by $649 million as part of a more than $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure bill signed into law last month by President Joe Biden.
Faced with shortage, trucking companies offer scholarships for new drivers
It's part of the supply chain problem: A shortage of truck drivers. Now, a Bay Area company is doing its part to turn that around.
It's part of the supply chain problem: A shortage of truck drivers. Now, a Bay Area company is doing its part to turn that around.
Dog abandoned at Tampa International Airport ticket counter; police consider charges
A dog named Bama was supposed to be getting on a plane to Miami, but when his owner found out she didn't have the necessary paperwork with her, police say she dropped the leash and walked away. Now the senior pup has a new home.
A dog named Bama was supposed to be getting on a plane to Miami, but when his owner found out she didn't have the necessary paperwork with her, police say she dropped the leash and walked away. Now the senior pup has a new home.
Not everyone welcomes plan to ease Tampa's 'Malfunction Junction' traffic
Within the next several years, Interstate 275 will get another lane in both directions between Hillsborough Avenue and the I-4 interchange in Tampa, while an additional lane is planned for the I-275 southbound ramp towards Orlando.
Within the next several years, Interstate 275 will get another lane in both directions between Hillsborough Avenue and the I-4 interchange in Tampa, while an additional lane is planned for the I-275 southbound ramp towards Orlando.
Giant flamingo to join public art displays aimed at enhancing travel experience at TPA
Tampa International Airport recently commissioned nine artists to enhance the travel experience with rotating exhibits as well as permanent works of art.
Tampa International Airport recently commissioned nine artists to enhance the travel experience with rotating exhibits as well as permanent works of art.