Tampa International Airport on the hunt for the best local chalk artists

The best airport in North America is searching for some local artists who are experts in chalk art.Tampa International Airport is looking for the best, most creative sidewalk art in the community, saying it wants to put it on display for travelers and employees to enjoy.

What to expect when traveling through Tampa International Airport as it adapts to post-pandemic era

Officials announced the TPA Ready initiative Wednesday to protect travelers from COVID-19. Employees at the airport are being required to wear face masks. Passengers are being strongly urged to wear them. 

Changes, restrictions on air travel could be long-term without vaccine or treatment for COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic will continue to alter how passengers travel. Airlines and airports are announcing changes to make sure employees and customers are safe as Florida and many other states begin to reopen.

Rebuilding airline industry could be long trek

Reviving the airline industry in Florida could take years to get back to January levels, requiring confidence from passengers that their flights and their destinations are safe from the coronavirus.

Three Tampa International Airport workers test positive for COVID-19

Employees at Tampa International Airport received a memo Wednesday, letting them know three of their coworkers tested positive for COVID-19.

FDOT to speed up work on Howard Frankland bridge during 'safer at home' order

With 'safer at home' orders in place, roadways in Florida are a lot less busy. The governor wants to take the opportunity to speed up critical road projects across the state.

Still flying high: Tampa Airport named best in North America

The airport announced Monday that it had won the 2019 Airport Service Quality Award for best airport in its size category, along with Dallas Love Field. 

This van uses lasers and cameras to save Tampa money -- and maybe save your tires, too

It’s a van with a laser that drives over the roadways and tells the city what roads are the worst. It’s costing a lot, but the city of Tampa says it is saving money.

City Council questions FDOT project that would funnel traffic into Ybor City

An FDOT project to build exit ramps from Interstate 4 onto Nuccio Parkway in Ybor City ran into opposition at a Tampa City Council meeting, but officials say it will move forward anyway.

State road widening shuts down Dover business

A Hillsborough County business, around for decades, is being forced to count down its final days. Harold's Feed & Pet Supply in Dover will soon be brought to the ground as part of a planned state road expansion. 

Tampa airport automates boarding pass checkpoints

If you think you can zip through Tampa International Airport pretty quickly now, your trip could get even faster thanks to TPA's newest high-tech addition.

Overnight closures planned at Westshore and Gandy

Drivers in South Tampa can expect some trouble getting around over the next few nights as work continues on the Selmon Extension project.

Debate over toll road projects continues to flare

With many environmental and business groups split about the need and purpose of the projects, lawmakers during the 2020 legislative session will start looking at continued funding and accompanying infrastructure --- water, sewer and broadband ---- as tentative alignments for the roads will soon be rolled out.

Suspended HART CEO spent nearly $2,000 at restaurants

Last year, Hillsborough County voters were so fed up with traffic they approved the highest sales tax in the state to fund improvements. Then in March, Ben Limmer was hired to lead Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority - HART - which will spend much of the new tax money.

Study reveals dangers along Busch Boulevard

Busch Boulevard’s speed limit may be 45 miles per hour, but the owner of Mel's Hot Dogs knows, it's not the average.