Eastbound lanes of Courtney Campbell Causeway reopen for serious crash involved moped
A traffic crash closed the eastbound lanes of the Courtney Campbell Causeway on the Tampa side – but all lanes have since reopened.
Fiery tractor-trailer crash on I-4 in Polk City sends two people to hospital
A traffic crash that led to a semi-truck catching fire snarled the morning commute in Polk County. Two people were hospitalized.
Coors Light cans spill onto I-75 in Brooksville after crash involving 5 semis, 1 pickup truck
Dozens of boxes and cans of Coors Light scattered across I-75 lanes in Brooksville after several semi-trucks were involved in a crash.
Pickup truck slams into crane on construction site near Howard Frankland Bridge
A St. Petersburg bridge worker said a speeding pickup truck slammed into the side of his crane at a construction site near the Howard Frankland Bridge. The driver of the truck was rushed to hospital and remains in critical condition.
Construction continues on Gateway Expressway in hopes of reducing commuter traffic on biggest Pinellas roads
Officials have been working on the Gateway Expressway in Pinellas County since September 2017. Now, overhead signs are up and parts of the road are nearing completion, but there’s more to do.
Seminole Heights road closures, construction creates nightmare for businesses and homeowners
Businesses along part of Florida Avenue in Tampa's Seminole Heights neighborhood received some tough news this week. The city announced a road project, originally estimated to last three weeks, would be extended for an additional two weeks.
Crash blocks traffic in northbound lanes of Howard Frankland Bridge
The view from SkyFOX shows some major backups for Pinellas County drivers trying to get to Tampa on the Howard Frankland Bridge/Interstate 275.
Nearly 60 DUI arrests made in Hillsborough over Labor Day weekend as law enforcement steps up patrols
As millions of Floridians hit the road Labor Day weekend, not all of them did so sober. Labor Day weekend is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road as it only takes a moment for a life to change behind the wheel.
'These are real people': Traffic deaths hit 20-year high in first quarter of 2022
In just the first three months of the year, there were more than 9,500 traffic deaths nationwide. That's the highest first quarter in two decades. While the causes are nothing new, speed being a major factor, road safety advocates are calling for dramatic changes to get numbers down.
Southbound I-75 reopens hours after deadly crash
A deadly crash involving multiple vehicles closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Bruce B. Downs Boulevard for over five hours Thursday, snarling traffic during rush hour.
Howard Frankland Bridge southbound lanes closes Monday night for six hours
Florida transportation officials are warning drivers who use the Howard Frankland Bridge to plan ahead for Monday as the southbound lanes will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Northbound lanes of Veterans Expressway reopen following ‘emergency road work’
'Emergency road work' closed the northbound lanes of Veteran Expressway near Waters Avenue, but it has since reopened.
Bradenton police target high-crash areas amid 'alarming' increase
Bradenton police announced there will be an increase in patrols after the number of fatal traffic crashes doubled in the city from 2020 to 2021.
Eastbound lanes of I-4 reopen in Polk County following vehicle fire
Eastbound lanes of I-4 in Polk County have reopened following a vehicle fire.
Law enforcement working together to prevent speeding in 'Operation Southern Slowdown'
This week, law enforcement from across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and South Carolina are all teaming up for operation Southern Slowdown. Officials say of the more than 15,000 warnings and citations issued between Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus Counties between 2019 and 2021, more than half were for speeding.
FHP: Distracted driver caused multi-vehicle crash that killed 2 on I-275 exit ramp
Troopers said a distracted driver caused a deadly multi-vehicle crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge that snarled traffic for commuters heading into Tampa from St. Pete on Monday morning.
New east-west route across I-75 opens near Apollo Beach to ease traffic
Drivers in southern Hillsborough County have an easier commute thanks to the official opening of the new Apollo Beach Flyover Overpass Friday.
Leaders focus on road design as Tampa Bay continues to be one of the most dangerous areas for pedestrians
A new report Tuesday ranks the Tampa-St. Pete-Clearwater metro area fourth in the country for the most dangerous roads for pedestrians, and transportation leaders shared what they are changing to help address the issue.
Multi-vehicle crash closes southbound I-75 in Sarasota
Florida troopers are investigating what led up to a multi-vehicle crash in Sarasota.
Florida troopers: Expect post-holiday traffic patrols through weekend
If you happen to see extra state troopers patrolling Florida roads this week, don’t be alarmed. Florida Highway Patrol says it is continuing its increased safety efforts well into the mid-week as more than 2.3 million residents return home from Independence Day vacations.