Florida ports say they can solve Pacific shipping woes, product shortages

A traffic jam of cargo vessels in the Pacific Ocean is causing shortages that could impact deliveries to the United States for the holiday season. The Florida Ports Council says they can fix the problem.

Pinellas Trail more popular than ever as work on improvements, extensions continues

From an old railway line to a 15-foot-wide trail connecting St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs, the Pinellas Trail opened in 1990 and now stretches 60 miles. Today, it is considered one of the best biking paths in the state of Florida.

Trucker shortage worries industry experts about future of transport

Tractor-trailers haul everything from food to feed families to cars soon-to-be on the road, but there’s a chronic shortage of truck drivers which is slowing deliveries of goods needed by Americans across the country. 

City of Tampa opens portal, promising 72-hour turnaround time for most road repairs

The pandemic put a pause on fixing Tampa’s pothole problem. But now, a new initiative spearheaded by the city is promising to take your complaint at any hour of the day, and address it within three days.

Gov. DeSantis says Florida will make major infrastructure improvements to Tampa Bay area highways

Earlier this year, the Florida Legislature approved $2 billion in improvements to state highways and seaports. During Monday's press conference, DeSantis announced three projects from the Bay Area set to benefit from the funds: the Howard Frankland Bridge, the Westshore interchange, and the downtown Tampa interchange between I-275 and I-4.

When do you have to stop for a school bus in Florida?

The first day of school is here for most Bay Area students, and unlike last year, most districts have no e-learning option. That means kids and school buses will be on the road, so make sure you're aware of school bus traffic rules.

Blue Angels license plate cleared for takeoff

The FLHSMV announced Monday that new Blue Angels plates, benefiting the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, have been delivered to tax collectors and license-plate agencies statewide.

As Spirit Airlines cancels more flights, know your rights as a passenger

Lines of passengers anxious to get home continued to form at Tampa International Airport’s Spirit counter Friday. While getting a refund isn't easy, there are things travelers can try to get their money back.

TPA passengers of Spirit Airlines face fourth day of cancellations

The airline has canceled more than 1,000 flights and delayed several hundred since Sunday, including ones in and out of Tampa International Airport.

Spirit Airlines cancels hundreds of flights, leaving travelers stranded in Tampa

Passengers are left scrambling and stranded after Spirit Airlines cancels hundreds of flights nationwide. Unhappy travelers first reported mass delays over the weekend.

Tampa International Airport reminding travelers that masks are still mandatory

Officials over at the Tampa International Airport said they have seen an increase in the number of travelers and guests without face coverings and are reminding everyone that a federal mandate is still in place.

FHP ramping up efforts to stop speeding, distracted driving

The mother of a young father killed by a speeding driver is urging others to heed warnings from troopers and save lives on the road.

PSTA needs to hire nearly 90 new drivers within the next year

PSTA drivers say if you can drive a car, you can drive a bus. The transportation agency is trying to hire 86 new bus drivers over the next 12 months.