HART's driverless shuttle hits the road in downtown Tampa

Hillsborough Area Regional Transit launched Tampa’s first-ever autonomous vehicle downtown Friday – the free shuttle connects the TECO line streetcar and Marion Transit Center along North Marion Street.

End in sight for Gandy elevated bridge project

Things are looking up: After nearly three years of construction of an elevated bridge over Gandy Boulevard, some sections of the project are finally heading into the home stretch. 

Tampa International Airport rolls out COVID-19 testing for travelers

Tampa International Airport launched a new COVID-19 testing pilot program Thursday that is said to be the first, comprehensive program of its kind in the nation.

Tampa Bay transit officials presented new proposal for Hyperloop bullet train system

Faster, smoother, more fuel-efficient travel between the Bay Area and South Florida -- that’s the dream Hyperloop Transportation Technologies pitched to the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority Friday.

Pet cockatiel found by workers at Tampa International Airport

It is common to see things flying through the air at Tampa International Airport, but an exotic bird might not be what first comes to mind.

Airport, airlines hoping for leisure travelers this winter

JetBlue Airways announced Thursday two new routes from Tampa International Airport, which includes a daily nonstop to Richmond, VA and a daily nonstop to Cancun.

TSA: Despite fewer passengers, agents see increase in guns at checkpoints

The Transportation Security Administration says thousands of firearms are discovered at airport checkpoints every year but despite fewer people taking flights, TSA officers are flagging more firearms at airport checkpoints.

Dedicated buses will ferry beachgoers to and from St. Pete -- and maybe further

Imagine cruising to the beach in 30 minutes with no traffic or parking hassles. That’s the promise in Pinellas County aboard something called SunRunner.

Alachua County rejects state's plan for new toll roads

The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to reject plans to build new toll roads across the state.

Governor touts benefits of planned Howard Frankland project

Back in April as COVID-19 forced many drivers off the roads, the governor called for the acceleration of roughly 50 infrastructure projects, about $2.1 billion worth. Among them was the new Howard Frankland Bridge span.  

Interim HART CEO under investigation following complaint of 'bullying' behavior

The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors voted unanimously to begin the process of investigating interim CEO Carolyn House Stewart after receiving an anonymous complaint from an employee alleging violations of board policy.

'Not a lot of options' for employees as airlines continue to struggle

Concerns over COVID-19 have led to canceled trips, fewer flights, and now, airline workers' jobs are on the line. United Airlines announced that 36,000 of its employees could be laid off in the fall, nearly half of its U.S. staff. 

Tampa International Airport announces return of more flights, launches online passenger tools

The Fourth of July holiday weekend is typically one of the busiest in the year at Tampa International Airport, but as more people decide to stay home this year over safety concerns, you can expect travel numbers to be down significantly. 

Tampa airport hits pause on $906M of planned construction

With air travel down more than 90%, TPA will delay or cancel $906 million worth of construction projects, including the Airside D project which would add 16 gates to the airport.