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
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
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
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
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
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
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.