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).
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).
Which Hillsborough County roads need future widening? Here's how to weigh in
As Hillsborough County's population continues to grow, leaders are asking for input on which roads may need future widening.
As Hillsborough County's population continues to grow, leaders are asking for input on which roads may need future widening.
New traffic pattern coming to Howard Frankland Bridge Wednesday morning
Drivers heading from St. Petersburg to Tampa will encounter a new traffic pattern on I-275 starting Wednesday morning.
Drivers heading from St. Petersburg to Tampa will encounter a new traffic pattern on I-275 starting Wednesday morning.
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.
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.
Over 360,000 TPA travelers expected throughout 4th of July weekend
The 4th of July holiday weekend is expected to be the peak of summer travel for Tampa International Airport.
The 4th of July holiday weekend is expected to be the peak of summer travel for Tampa International Airport.
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.
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.
University of Tampa grad describes escape from Israel as 'last one on the plane'
A graduate from The University of Tampa returned home to Florida after a state-organized rescue flight brought her home from Israel.
A graduate from The University of Tampa returned home to Florida after a state-organized rescue flight brought her home from Israel.
Governor DeSantis greets Americans evacuated from Israel at TPA: 'There was a need for help'
Gov. Ron DeSantis gave an update at Tampa International Airport early Friday as more flights carrying Jewish Americans evacuated from Israel are arriving in Tampa.
Gov. Ron DeSantis gave an update at Tampa International Airport early Friday as more flights carrying Jewish Americans evacuated from Israel are arriving in Tampa.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
Pinellas County could bring Cross Bay Ferry service back by buying two of their own boats
After the Cross Bay Ferry wrapped up its final voyage last week, some riders were left wondering whether the popular Tampa Bay area commuter service would ever return.
After the Cross Bay Ferry wrapped up its final voyage last week, some riders were left wondering whether the popular Tampa Bay area commuter service would ever return.
'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.
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.
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."
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.
Tampa International Airport saw a drop in passenger numbers during the first half of fiscal year 2025, which runs from October to March.
Watch: Driver stops on interstate after missing exit, causing multi-car pileup, then leaves
The driver was seen stopping in the middle of a busy interstate in Ohio after missing their exit. Fortunately, no one sustained any life-threatening injuries.
The driver was seen stopping in the middle of a busy interstate in Ohio after missing their exit. Fortunately, no one sustained any life-threatening injuries.



















