‘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.
Tampa targets streetcar expansion for infrastructure bill funds
While some drivers would like to see every penny spent on new and bigger roads, Tampa’s mayor says we need to change our view of mass transit.
While some drivers would like to see every penny spent on new and bigger roads, Tampa’s mayor says we need to change our view of mass transit.
Tampa airport prepares for first post-pandemic international flights
The U.S. ended its COVID-related travel ban on dozens of countries Monday, opening up dozens of airports to international travelers for the first time in more than a year and a half.
The U.S. ended its COVID-related travel ban on dozens of countries Monday, opening up dozens of airports to international travelers for the first time in more than a year and a half.
Distracted: 90% of drivers admit using smartphone while driving, study finds
Distracted driving is becoming the new social norm on the roads, with one study finding 9 out of 10 drivers admitted to using their smartphones while driving last year.
Distracted driving is becoming the new social norm on the roads, with one study finding 9 out of 10 drivers admitted to using their smartphones while driving last year.
Provision in infrastructure bill could curb drunk drivers
A push to stop drunk driving – thus ending the unnecessary heartache and pain thousands have lived through – is now one step close to becoming reality.
A push to stop drunk driving – thus ending the unnecessary heartache and pain thousands have lived through – is now one step close to becoming reality.
Long overdue construction begins on sidewalks, crosswalks in Manatee County
In many neighborhoods around Manatee County, kids walk to see friends and relatives, go to parks, and even to school, but most of the places they're traveling don't have a pedestrian area, making those trips treacherous.
In many neighborhoods around Manatee County, kids walk to see friends and relatives, go to parks, and even to school, but most of the places they're traveling don't have a pedestrian area, making those trips treacherous.
Town hall scheduled Thursday to discuss I-275 expansion project in Tampa
The Florida Department of Transportation is hosting an open house to discuss the new expansion of I-275 in Tampa.
The Florida Department of Transportation is hosting an open house to discuss the new expansion of I-275 in Tampa.
Tampa leading the way in safer driving technology research; volunteers needed
We're fast moving toward a world where vehicles can talk to each other and to the roadway. The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority is looking for 300 drivers to test one of these new systems and it could lead to fewer crashes on Tampa roadways.
We're fast moving toward a world where vehicles can talk to each other and to the roadway. The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority is looking for 300 drivers to test one of these new systems and it could lead to fewer crashes on Tampa roadways.
Better drainage, sewer, internet coming to Hillsborough Co. thanks to new funding boost
Hillsborough County can start checking off some major infrastructure projects on its to-do list, including drainage and sewer system upgrades, broadband internet, and affordable housing.
Hillsborough County can start checking off some major infrastructure projects on its to-do list, including drainage and sewer system upgrades, broadband internet, and affordable housing.
Pinellas Trail transforming into showcase of local mural artists
Parts of the Pinellas Trail are getting a much-needed facelift, thanks to a county program. The quest to beautify the trail is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Parts of the Pinellas Trail are getting a much-needed facelift, thanks to a county program. The quest to beautify the trail is what's right with Tampa Bay.
Overnight I-275 ramp closures scheduled to install wrong-way detection devices in Tampa
Two Interstate 275 ramps will be closed overnight for an ongoing project to install wrong-way detection devices along highways in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.
Two Interstate 275 ramps will be closed overnight for an ongoing project to install wrong-way detection devices along highways in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.
Florida lawmakers propose speed detection cameras in school zones
If the bill becomes law, speeders could be mailed a citation for going over the school zone speed limit – without ever seeing an officer or being pulled over.
If the bill becomes law, speeders could be mailed a citation for going over the school zone speed limit – without ever seeing an officer or being pulled over.
Malfunction Junction: I-275 construction to expand lanes in Tampa begins Monday
To ease congestion, FDOT is adding a new lane in each direction from I-275 near I-4 to just north of Hillsborough Avenue. Construction begins Monday.
To ease congestion, FDOT is adding a new lane in each direction from I-275 near I-4 to just north of Hillsborough Avenue. Construction begins Monday.