Gov. DeSantis announces plan aimed at reducing traffic congestion on some of Florida's busiest roads
Governor Ron DeSantis just announced a plan to reduce traffic congestion on some of the state’s busiest roads, including I-4.
Traffic backed up Monday morning on I-275 after trailer overturns
The debris from a flipped truck may have been cleaned up, but the damage to the morning commute for those in Tampa was done.
Downtown St. Pete road project to bring pedestrian safety improvements
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Florida Department of Transportation and the City of St. Petersburg are working on pedestrian safety improvements in downtown.
‘Call your bondsman’: Polk Sheriff warns I-4 drivers to stop speeding as crackdown continues on highway
For the last year, Polk County deputies have been cracking down on speeders on I-4. The sheriff's office's traffic data shows that among the speeders they clocked, nearly 300 were spotted doing triple digit speeds.
Tanker carrying 8,500 gallons of gasoline flips on US 19 in Clearwater, emergency crews say
A tanker carrying 8,500 gallons of gasoline flipped on US 19 near Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard in Clearwater Friday evening, city officials said.
FHP searching for driver, passenger who fled scene of fiery crash that closed I-275 Wednesday night
Southbound lanes of I-275 in Tampa were closed off for hours late Wednesday night after a multi-vehicle crash caused a box truck to flip and catch on fire, police said. All lanes reopened in the early morning hours Thursday.
Traffic shift in downtown Sarasota helps improve bicycle safety
A traffic shift in downtown Sarasota will help improve bicycle safety by creating two designated bike lanes from the Legacy Trail to downtown. Some have said the new traffic pattern, though, is causing headaches while taking business away from certain stores.
1 lane opens after crash closes I-75N near Ellenton exit in Manatee County
One lane of northbound traffic has reopened after a crash closed Interstate 75 on the bridge near the Ellenton exit in Manatee County Friday.
Nearly three million Floridians traveling for Thanksgiving holiday, AAA reports
The holiday travel season is upon us and AAA Florida expects this to be the second-busiest Thanksgiving on record, with nearly three million Floridians traveling this weekend.
‘Don’t kill us, please’: Crash victims advocate for pedestrians, cyclists on World Day of Remembrance
For the first time in Pinellas County, traffic crash victims and advocates walked along roads in Treasure Island and St. Petersburg for World Day of Remembrance, urging drivers to watch for those along the roadways.
Grand Palm residents upset over FDOT's River Road expansion project
River Road is undergoing a big expansion, and some neighbors in the Grand Palm subdivision in Venice aren't happy about it.
City of Tampa testing solar sidewalk to power traffic intersection
Tampa leaders are increasing their efforts to create a resilient and sustainable community.
Ruskin man killed after crashing into semi that stopped for car hauler fire on I-75, troopers say
A 31-year-old driver passed away from his injuries after colliding with a semi-truck in Sun City Center.
Florida troopers investigating deadly I-4 crash in Tampa involving semi-truck
A Largo man passed away following a traffic crash that occurred early Tuesday morning along I-4 in Tampa.
Tampa Bay area leaders push for change to prevent deadly pedestrian crashes
Florida remains one of the deadliest places for pedestrians in the country, and recent crashes in the Tampa Bay area are calling attention to the need for change during National Pedestrian Safety Month.
After 9-hour shutdown, southbound I-75 reopens following deadly pedestrian crash in Pasco County
For more than nine hours on Thursday, traffic was at a complete standstill in the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Pasco County for a deadly crash investigation involving a pedestrian.
I-4 reopens in Polk County after jackknifed semi blocked eastbound lanes for hours during morning commute
A semi-truck jackknifed Wednesday morning causing all eastbound lanes of I-4 near CR-557 to shut down for several hours.
Kennedy Blvd. reopens at Westshore Blvd. after deadly pedestrian crash
Eastbound lanes of Kennedy Blvd. at Westshore Blvd. will remain closed after a deadly pedestrian crash occurred Wednesday morning.
Innovative technology makes roads safer for drivers after future storms, prolonged power outages
In Hillsborough County, lessons learned during Hurricane Irma helped officials prepare for future storms and prolonged power outages. The innovative technology makes it safer for drivers.
Waters rise from Myakka River, forcing rescues, closures in North Port
First responders have shut down I-75 in both direction at Sumter Boulevard in North Port due to flooding Friday night. North Port has continued to see flooding impacts in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.