Record gas prices plateau in US over the weekend

Record gas prices plateau in US over the weekend

It’s not a significant decrease by any means, but the news may signal a sign of relief for drivers after the average price of regular-grade gasoline shot up a whopping 79 cents over the past two weeks.

It’s not a significant decrease by any means, but the news may signal a sign of relief for drivers after the average price of regular-grade gasoline shot up a whopping 79 cents over the past two weeks.

Pinellas County adds new beach trolley service during spring break

Pinellas County adds new beach trolley service during spring break

Tampa Bay is preparing for spring break crowds, with businesses hiring more staff and Pinellas County adding a new trolley service to the beach.

Tampa Bay is preparing for spring break crowds, with businesses hiring more staff and Pinellas County adding a new trolley service to the beach.

City of Tampa asks for help naming its new mini street sweeper

City of Tampa asks for help naming its new mini street sweeper

What would you call a little machine that sweeps Tampa’s bike paths? Maybe Sweeping Beauty or Broom Hilda? The city is asking residents to help them with the name.

What would you call a little machine that sweeps Tampa’s bike paths? Maybe Sweeping Beauty or Broom Hilda? The city is asking residents to help them with the name.

Electric car infrastructure needs rapid charge to keep up with demand, but who pays the bill?

Electric car infrastructure needs rapid charge to keep up with demand, but who pays the bill?

Florida ranks second in the nation for the amount of electric vehicles on state roadways. The EV industry is projected to see massive growth, and a battle is brewing in the Sunshine State over who should control the charging infrastructure.

Florida ranks second in the nation for the amount of electric vehicles on state roadways. The EV industry is projected to see massive growth, and a battle is brewing in the Sunshine State over who should control the charging infrastructure.

Winter storm leads to delays, cancelations at Tampa International Airport

Winter storm leads to delays, cancelations at Tampa International Airport

Roughly 3,000 flights across the U.S. have been canceled due to severe weather. On Friday morning, nearly three dozen of those occurred at Tampa International Airport.

Roughly 3,000 flights across the U.S. have been canceled due to severe weather. On Friday morning, nearly three dozen of those occurred at Tampa International Airport.

Manatee County Schools receive green light for electric school buses

Manatee County Schools receive green light for electric school buses

The Manatee County School District was awarded a state grant through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to purchase electric school buses for next school year.

The Manatee County School District was awarded a state grant through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to purchase electric school buses for next school year.

Sunflower lanyards offer travelers with hidden disabilities a little extra help while navigating TPA

Sunflower lanyards offer travelers with hidden disabilities a little extra help while navigating TPA

The swarms of people, the sounds, and the scramble of airport travel can be overwhelming, especially for those with certain conditions or disabilities. Tampa International Airport rolled out a new program to help reduce that anxiety.

The swarms of people, the sounds, and the scramble of airport travel can be overwhelming, especially for those with certain conditions or disabilities. Tampa International Airport rolled out a new program to help reduce that anxiety.

Tampa Bay area falling behind in transit, cost of living, innovation, new report shows

Tampa Bay area falling behind in transit, cost of living, innovation, new report shows

It is no secret the housing market around Tampa Bay is red-hot. However, the region is not keeping up with that boom when it comes to wages, transportation, and talent, when compared to other cities.

It is no secret the housing market around Tampa Bay is red-hot. However, the region is not keeping up with that boom when it comes to wages, transportation, and talent, when compared to other cities.

Marijuana smokers may be more impaired while driving than they think, study suggests

Marijuana smokers may be more impaired while driving than they think, study suggests

Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.

Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.

Tampa airport braces for potential delays as 5G fight continues

Tampa airport braces for potential delays as 5G fight continues

Late Tuesday, Verizon and AT&T announced they're scaling back the rollout of 5G wireless service after getting major push back from airlines who warned of "catastrophic disruptions" related to aircraft instruments. Where they go from here is still unclear.

Late Tuesday, Verizon and AT&T announced they're scaling back the rollout of 5G wireless service after getting major push back from airlines who warned of "catastrophic disruptions" related to aircraft instruments. Where they go from here is still unclear.

Florida to receive $244.9M in federal funding to repair hundreds of bridges

Florida to receive $244.9M in federal funding to repair hundreds of bridges

While bridges like the Sunshine Skyway are revered as a marvel of engineering, not all of Florida's bridges are in great shape. Hundreds are in dire need of repair. 

While bridges like the Sunshine Skyway are revered as a marvel of engineering, not all of Florida's bridges are in great shape. Hundreds are in dire need of repair. 

After two-year pause, runners can return in-person for TPA's 5K on the Runway

After two-year pause, runners can return in-person for TPA's 5K on the Runway

It's been two years since runners and walkers woke up early for the TPA 5K on the Runway, which took place right on the airport's tarmac. This year, it's back.

It's been two years since runners and walkers woke up early for the TPA 5K on the Runway, which took place right on the airport's tarmac. This year, it's back.

Winter weather, COVID-19 staff shortages being blamed for canceling, delaying flights at TPA

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

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

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.

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.

Christmas Eve travel plans disrupted as two major airlines cancel flights in Tampa, across U.S.

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.