Brightline proposes plan to issue up to $400M in bonds to pay for Tampa extension: FDFC notice

Brightline recently announced a proposed plan to issue bonds of up to $400 million to pay for the extension of the train to Tampa, according to a notice by the Florida Development Finance Corporation (FDFC). 

Tampa International Airport braces for holiday travel surge

Tampa International Airport is preparing for one of its busiest weekends of the year as summer travelers take to the skies for the Fourth of July.

Dept. of Transportation to eliminate rule requiring speed limiters on heavy-duty trucks

A new package was unveiled by Trump’s Department of Transportation to better support truck drivers, such as investing in additional parking, driver relief, and nixing speed limiters.

Hillsborough Transit Authority seeks input on Route 1 Fare-Free Pilot

The Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) is inviting customers to take part in a survey to help gather feedback on the City of Tampa-funded Route 1 Fare-Free Pilot. 

Cross Bay Ferry moves closer to comeback after HART signs off on plan

Hillsborough County transit leaders approved a plan Monday to use millions of dollars in grant money to revive the Cross Bay Ferry – a move that now awaits final approval from the federal government.

Could Cross Bay Ferry return? PSTA moving ahead with $5M plan

Several weeks after the Cross Bay Ferry made its final trip between Tampa and St. Petersburg, transit leaders in Pinellas County voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward with a plan to bring the popular commuter service back.

TPA is confident it can handle Memorial Day traffic but warns delays elsewhere may cause ripple effect

Airline CEOs are warning travelers to brace for potential delays this summer, pointing to an aging air traffic control system and critical staffing shortages as Memorial Day weekend kicks off one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

FDOT's Motorcycle Safety Coalition Champion makes it his mission to save lives

Hundreds of motorcyclists die each year in Florida, and the best way to prevent these deaths is to educate those on the road, which is why May has been designated as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

FDOT bans custom bridge lighting on state-owned bridges

The Sunshine Skyway Bridge and other state-owned bridges across Florida will no longer light up in support of various causes, following a new policy from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

'Do Not Disturb' phone settings can save lives on the roads, experts say

Distracted driving continues to be a major safety concern, contributing to thousands of fatalities each year. But new technology uses the source of the problem as the solution.

Tampa transportation planners launch survey on possible Brightline station

Transportation leaders in Hillsborough County want to hear from the public as they study where a future Brightline train station could go in the greater downtown Tampa area.

'Flying car' takes to the air in Tampa. Here's when you can see it

During Special Operations Forces Week in Tampa, people can catch all kinds of impressive aerial demonstrations near the convention center in Downtown Tampa. But one sight that's been quite a jaw-dropper is what's being called a "flying car."

Drop in TPA passengers through first half of 2025 fiscal year

Tampa International Airport saw a drop in passenger numbers during the first half of fiscal year 2025, which runs from October to March.