New fencing along Sunshine Skyway Bridge will save lives, FHP corporal says
The beautiful gateway into Tampa Bay has been the site of more than 250 suicide deaths since its opening in 1987. Now, those who patrol it applaud the latest step to cut down on suicide attempts, but say more work is always needed.
The beautiful gateway into Tampa Bay has been the site of more than 250 suicide deaths since its opening in 1987. Now, those who patrol it applaud the latest step to cut down on suicide attempts, but say more work is always needed.
SunPass continues billing Villages couple after license plate stolen, victim says
Kurt Crispin says someone stole his license plate when he parked his white Ford Expedition at a Doubletree Hotel in Miami while he and his wife were on a trip this past February.
Kurt Crispin says someone stole his license plate when he parked his white Ford Expedition at a Doubletree Hotel in Miami while he and his wife were on a trip this past February.
Safety of Bay Area bridges monitored using new technology
Cars drive over hundreds of thousands of bridges daily that develop issues beneath the surface, so researchers from Tampa Bay and central Florida are teaming up to develop new technology to be more proactive about bridge repairs.
Cars drive over hundreds of thousands of bridges daily that develop issues beneath the surface, so researchers from Tampa Bay and central Florida are teaming up to develop new technology to be more proactive about bridge repairs.
Streetcar updates still in the works, despite funding setback
Ridership on Tampa's streetcar is way up, even when compared to pre-pandemic numbers, but the loss of $67 million that would have come from the penny sales tax has created a hurdle for the project.
Ridership on Tampa's streetcar is way up, even when compared to pre-pandemic numbers, but the loss of $67 million that would have come from the penny sales tax has created a hurdle for the project.
Southwest leaves Tampa travelers temporarily stranded, citing network 'performance issues'
Hundreds of flight cancellations left passengers stranded at airports across the country Tuesday after Southwest Airlines reported a computer reservation issue led to the disruption--the second for the airline in the last 24 hours.
Hundreds of flight cancellations left passengers stranded at airports across the country Tuesday after Southwest Airlines reported a computer reservation issue led to the disruption--the second for the airline in the last 24 hours.
Police investigate deadly, fiery crash near Tampa International Airport
Tampa police said the one person inside the vehicle did not survive the fire.
Tampa police said the one person inside the vehicle did not survive the fire.
Tampa International Airport rebounding quickly with summer travel
Leisure travel is booming at Tampa International Airport as airlines announce new routes and increase the number of departures.
Leisure travel is booming at Tampa International Airport as airlines announce new routes and increase the number of departures.
Florida fisheries license plate gets go-ahead; Disney World and Blue Angels coming soon
A group backing a specialty license plate to promote conservation of fisheries is the first to meet sales and design requirements under a 2020 state law. But it's already been outsold by two other new plates.
A group backing a specialty license plate to promote conservation of fisheries is the first to meet sales and design requirements under a 2020 state law. But it's already been outsold by two other new plates.
Behind the scenes of building new 8-lane span for Howard Frankland Bridge
It is Tampa Bay’s most traveled bridge, and part of it is being replaced. If you have driven over the Howard Frankland recently, you have undoubtedly seen the giant cranes. Construction is happening now to build a brand new 8-lane span of the bridge.
It is Tampa Bay’s most traveled bridge, and part of it is being replaced. If you have driven over the Howard Frankland recently, you have undoubtedly seen the giant cranes. Construction is happening now to build a brand new 8-lane span of the bridge.
Pack your patience: U.S. domestic air travel hitting pre-pandemic levels
This year’s summer travel season is expected to be a busy one.
This year’s summer travel season is expected to be a busy one.
Newest SunPass transponders will work with other states' E-ZPass toll readers
The Florida Turnpike Enterprise is now partnering with 35 toll agencies across 19 states that use E-ZPass on toll roads, resulting in the launch on Friday of “SunPass Pro,” a new portable that can be used on E-ZPass roads.
The Florida Turnpike Enterprise is now partnering with 35 toll agencies across 19 states that use E-ZPass on toll roads, resulting in the launch on Friday of “SunPass Pro,” a new portable that can be used on E-ZPass roads.
New airline at Tampa International Airport takes off ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Breeze Airways is aiming to provide non-stop affordable flights to spots currently underserved – with low fares and high flexibility. Those flights start at $39 and are less than two hours on average.
Breeze Airways is aiming to provide non-stop affordable flights to spots currently underserved – with low fares and high flexibility. Those flights start at $39 and are less than two hours on average.
Record-breaking travel weekend expected at Tampa airport
Travel experts predict a major bounce back in air travel on Memorial Day weekend. Tampa International Airport is preparing to see more people this weekend than they've seen in more than a year.
Travel experts predict a major bounce back in air travel on Memorial Day weekend. Tampa International Airport is preparing to see more people this weekend than they've seen in more than a year.
Breeze Airways launches at Tampa International Airport with nonstop U.S. flights
There is another option to get around the U.S. from the Tampa International Airport.
There is another option to get around the U.S. from the Tampa International Airport.
Bay Area benefits from European travel
The European Union announced Wednesday that fully vaccinated travelers from the United States and a number of other nations can return.
The European Union announced Wednesday that fully vaccinated travelers from the United States and a number of other nations can return.
Pandemic packs even more cars onto Tampa's crowded roads
Traffic data shows 40 of the 100 largest metropolitan areas are more congested on weekday afternoons than they were before the pandemic and Tampa is near the top of the list, where vehicle trips are 105 percent of pre-pandemic levels.
Traffic data shows 40 of the 100 largest metropolitan areas are more congested on weekday afternoons than they were before the pandemic and Tampa is near the top of the list, where vehicle trips are 105 percent of pre-pandemic levels.
Driverless shuttle coming to Dunedin
An autonomous shuttle takes to the streets of Dunedin Wednesday under a pilot program with the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority.
An autonomous shuttle takes to the streets of Dunedin Wednesday under a pilot program with the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority.
Choose the sculpture theme that will line the new Howard Frankland Bridge
The Florida Department of Transportation wants you to help choose the sculpture that will be featured along the new Howard Frankland Bridge when it opens in a few years.
The Florida Department of Transportation wants you to help choose the sculpture that will be featured along the new Howard Frankland Bridge when it opens in a few years.
Possible fix for Tampa's 'Malfunction Junction' in the works
It is known as Malfunction Junction, the downtown Tampa interchange where I-4 meets I-275. Transportation officials have been working for years on a fix for the dangerous and congested area and it could happen sooner than expected.
It is known as Malfunction Junction, the downtown Tampa interchange where I-4 meets I-275. Transportation officials have been working for years on a fix for the dangerous and congested area and it could happen sooner than expected.
Safety regulators announce special investigation into Tesla Autopilot system
Federal safety regulators are sending a team to California to investigate a fatal freeway crash involving a Tesla, just after authorities near Oakland arrested a man in another Tesla rolling down a freeway with no one behind the steering wheel.
Federal safety regulators are sending a team to California to investigate a fatal freeway crash involving a Tesla, just after authorities near Oakland arrested a man in another Tesla rolling down a freeway with no one behind the steering wheel.