Autonomous mini-bus giving free rides along downtown St. Pete waterfront

If you’re driving in downtown St. Petersburg, there’s a good chance you could be sharing the roadway with a self-driving vehicle.   

Millions fly ahead of Thanksgiving 2020 despite CDC plea not to travel

U.S. airports saw more travelers this weekend than has been reported since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as public health officials urge Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving.

Hawaii offers free hotel stays if visitors volunteer

Tourists in Hawaii can receive a free night at various hotels, including the Ritz-Carlton and the Four Seasons, if they sign up for volunteer projects ranging from beach cleanups to tree planting.

First international flights since March arrive at TPA

Starting Thursday, Tampa International Airport will welcome back non-stop international flights for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March.

Carnival Cruise Line suspending all US sailings through January

Carnival Cruise Line has officially suspended all US sailings through January 2021, while bumping its Carnival Legend departures from Tampa even further back to the end of March.

FAA clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again after deadly 2018, 2019 crashes

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Boeing’s 737 Max for flight after nearly two years and a pair of deadly crashes.

Florida toll road planning moves forward, with mixed reviews

The Florida Department of Transportation is looking over plans sent to the governor's office this month, outlining possible toll roads through major parts of the state. The Tampa Bay area is included in some of the potential planning.

Royal Caribbean CEO says 100,000 people have volunteered for test cruises

The CEO of Royal Caribbean International said 100,000 people have volunteered as passengers for the company’s mock cruises, reportedly in the works to set sail at an undetermined, future date in the fight against the coronavirus.

Tampa International Airport adding 40 destinations in time for holiday travel

After months of uncertainty surrounding air travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, more suitcases are rolling their way through Tampa International Airport this fall.

Hawaiian Airlines letting customers redeem miles for COVID-19 testing kit

Hawaiian Airlines said members in its loyalty program can use 14,000 miles to order a mail-in test kit by Vault Health. The program is “for a limited time only.”

Author details first months of pandemic spent on cruise ship, in quarantine

A Citrus County author who was stuck on a cruise ship quarantine in the early months of the coronavirus pandemic has published a book about the experience.

Cruise ship ends Caribbean voyage early due to COVID-19

The SeaDream, carrying 66 crew and more than 50 passengers, ended its trip early when at least five passengers tested positive.