Electric vehicle tax needed to bridge gas tax shortfall, lawmakers say
More people driving electric cars on Florida's roadways could mean fewer people at the pump to pay gas taxes that are used for road construction.
More people driving electric cars on Florida's roadways could mean fewer people at the pump to pay gas taxes that are used for road construction.
Spring break travel could bring ‘normal’ passenger numbers to TPA
The six-week-long spring break travel period, between March and mid-April, is one of the busiest times of the year at the Tampa International Airport.
The six-week-long spring break travel period, between March and mid-April, is one of the busiest times of the year at the Tampa International Airport.
Westshore interchange presents roadblock for Howard Frankland expansion project
Building an expanded Howard Frankland Bridge was fast-tracked by Governor Ron DeSantis during the first pandemic shutdowns, but now on the Tampa side, there’s a major bump in the road.
Building an expanded Howard Frankland Bridge was fast-tracked by Governor Ron DeSantis during the first pandemic shutdowns, but now on the Tampa side, there’s a major bump in the road.
Influx of private jets for Super Bowl will make TPA busiest airport in U.S.
More than 200 private jets have landed at Tampa International Airport.
More than 200 private jets have landed at Tampa International Airport.
Kansas City fans flood Tampa airport with red and gold
From wheels down to touchdown, the Super Bowl LV Host Committee is making sure everyone gets an enthusiastic welcome to Tampa Bay. Visit Tampa Bay ambassadors lined up and cheered for every passenger arriving at the main terminal of Tampa International Airport.
From wheels down to touchdown, the Super Bowl LV Host Committee is making sure everyone gets an enthusiastic welcome to Tampa Bay. Visit Tampa Bay ambassadors lined up and cheered for every passenger arriving at the main terminal of Tampa International Airport.
Bucs returning home Sunday night
The NFC Champions, Super Bowl-bound Tampa Bay Buccaneers are headed home after beating the Green Bay Packers Sunday.
The NFC Champions, Super Bowl-bound Tampa Bay Buccaneers are headed home after beating the Green Bay Packers Sunday.
Plane makes emergency landing at TPA after hitting birds
A plane that took off from Tampa International Airport bound for Raleigh, NC, struck two birds and had to return to the airport Sunday, according to Emily Nipps, a spokesperson for the airport.
A plane that took off from Tampa International Airport bound for Raleigh, NC, struck two birds and had to return to the airport Sunday, according to Emily Nipps, a spokesperson for the airport.
FDOT uses bridge closure to calibrate wrong-way technology
The Florida Department of Transportation got some extra work in while the Howard Frankland Bridge was closed over the weekend, live-testing their wrong-way detection system.
The Florida Department of Transportation got some extra work in while the Howard Frankland Bridge was closed over the weekend, live-testing their wrong-way detection system.
Florida gas prices still at a 10-month high
Gas prices in Florida continue to hover at 10-month highs with the average price in the Sunshine State at about $2.30, reports AAA.
Gas prices in Florida continue to hover at 10-month highs with the average price in the Sunshine State at about $2.30, reports AAA.
Howard Frankland Bridge back open after overpass removal on Pinellas side
Update: All lanes open on the Howard Franklin Bridge. Crews were able to successfully remove the 4th Street N bridge overpass over I-275 three hours ahead of schedule. The Southbound I-275 Exit 32 (4th St N) will now remain closed until late 2021 while crews construct a new ramp in the same location. The reason for the new ramp is to accomodate the widening of I-275.
Update: All lanes open on the Howard Franklin Bridge. Crews were able to successfully remove the 4th Street N bridge overpass over I-275 three hours ahead of schedule. The Southbound I-275 Exit 32 (4th St N) will now remain closed until late 2021 while crews construct a new ramp in the same location. The reason for the new ramp is to accomodate the widening of I-275.
TPA rolls out 5G, enhanced 4G service, allowing travelers to download full-length movies in seconds
The number of people traveling by plane is still down, but at Tampa International Airport, internet speeds are on their way up. 5G and enhanced 4G service on the nation’s three major cellular carriers just launched property-wide.
The number of people traveling by plane is still down, but at Tampa International Airport, internet speeds are on their way up. 5G and enhanced 4G service on the nation’s three major cellular carriers just launched property-wide.
TPA flights again delayed after Jacksonville air traffic control closed for COVID-19 cleaning
The temporary closure of an air traffic control center in Jacksonville led to flight delays across Florida Wednesday night, including at Tampa International Airport.
The temporary closure of an air traffic control center in Jacksonville led to flight delays across Florida Wednesday night, including at Tampa International Airport.
This weekend's Howard Frankland Bridge closure delayed a week
Originally, engineers planned to close both directions of the I-275 span Saturday night and into Sunday so crews could remove the 4th Street North bridge over the interstate. The work is part of the Gateway Expressway Project.
Originally, engineers planned to close both directions of the I-275 span Saturday night and into Sunday so crews could remove the 4th Street North bridge over the interstate. The work is part of the Gateway Expressway Project.
Tampa International Airport reports delays due to closure at Jacksonville air traffic control facility
Tampa International Airport says it is experiencing "widespread delays" after Jacksonville's air traffic control center closed.
Tampa International Airport says it is experiencing "widespread delays" after Jacksonville's air traffic control center closed.
Travelers from the UK required to have negative COVID-19 test to enter US
Some international travelers are facing new restrictions in the United States as a new strain of COVID-19 spreads across Europe.
Some international travelers are facing new restrictions in the United States as a new strain of COVID-19 spreads across Europe.
FDOT officials delaying Westshore interchange project by two years
Due to a decrease in revenue, FDOT will be pushing back the I-275-Westshore interchange project by two years.
Due to a decrease in revenue, FDOT will be pushing back the I-275-Westshore interchange project by two years.
With masked faces and cautious optimism, holiday travelers arrive at the airport
The CDC is urging people not to travel for the holidays this year, warning it increases your chances of contracting COVID-19. Millions of people are still hitting the roadways and sky to visit loved ones.
The CDC is urging people not to travel for the holidays this year, warning it increases your chances of contracting COVID-19. Millions of people are still hitting the roadways and sky to visit loved ones.
Tampa International Airport expecting 50% drop in holiday travel
Tampa International Airport is predicting a 50% drop in air travel during the holidays due to the pandemic.
Tampa International Airport is predicting a 50% drop in air travel during the holidays due to the pandemic.
State pitching in $67 million to update Tampa streetcar
The city of Tampa's vision for historic streetcars is changing.
The city of Tampa's vision for historic streetcars is changing.
Deadly I-275 crash has transportation leaders moving up wrong-way detection installation timeline
Transportation officials want to move up the timeline for installing wrong-way detection devices following a deadly I-275 crash.
Transportation officials want to move up the timeline for installing wrong-way detection devices following a deadly I-275 crash.