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.
‘The Squeeze’ to launch in downtown Lakeland on Monday as means of transportation and entertainment
An 8-person golf cart called The Squeeze will begin zipping around downtown Lakeland on Monday.
An 8-person golf cart called The Squeeze will begin zipping around downtown Lakeland on Monday.
AAA program offering free towing for impaired drivers returns for Thanksgiving
AAA has brought back its “Tow to Go” program as a last defense to keep impaired drivers off the road during the holidays. The free service is offered to non-members too.
AAA has brought back its “Tow to Go” program as a last defense to keep impaired drivers off the road during the holidays. The free service is offered to non-members too.
‘Be patient, be prepared’: TPA expects 80,000 travelers this holiday season
Sunday marked one of the busiest travel days of the season, and at Tampa International Airport, that was no exception.
Sunday marked one of the busiest travel days of the season, and at Tampa International Airport, that was no exception.
Bumps, cracks, and potholes set to be smoothed over across Hillsborough County
The Hillsborough County board of commissioners unanimously voted Wednesday to use $35 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to improve roadways across the county.
The Hillsborough County board of commissioners unanimously voted Wednesday to use $35 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to improve roadways across the county.
Polk County commissioners show support for high-speed rail connecting Tampa to Orlando
It's been in talks for years, but the Bay Area may now be closer than ever to seeing high-speed rail service connecting Tampa to Orlando become a reality.
It's been in talks for years, but the Bay Area may now be closer than ever to seeing high-speed rail service connecting Tampa to Orlando become a reality.
Pirates welcome British travelers to Tampa, on first international flight since pandemic
The British are coming! For the first time since the pandemic started in March of 2020, Tampa International Airport has welcomed a direct flight from Europe.
The British are coming! For the first time since the pandemic started in March of 2020, Tampa International Airport has welcomed a direct flight from Europe.
Tampa Airport passengers can now bypass ticket levels, head straight to gate
Tampa International Airport is about to open express curbside check-in to allow passengers without checked bags to quickly get to their plane. The airport is the first in the country with the service.
Tampa International Airport is about to open express curbside check-in to allow passengers without checked bags to quickly get to their plane. The airport is the first in the country with the service.
Officials target undoing racial divides created by Florida highways, interstates
Historians say Tampa Bay is among the areas with highway designs that displaced minorities and created racial inequity. Instead of connecting communities, highways were used to racially divide neighborhoods.
Historians say Tampa Bay is among the areas with highway designs that displaced minorities and created racial inequity. Instead of connecting communities, highways were used to racially divide neighborhoods.